Scopa

Scopa Game Rules

A classic Italian card game for 2 to 6 players. Uses a 40-card deck.

Objective

Be the first to reach the target score (default 11) with at least a 2-point lead.

Game Setup

  • Modes: Scopa (Matching) or Escoba (Sum 15).
  • Teams: 2vs2 (4 players) or 2vs2vs2 (6 players).

Game Modes

1. Scopa Mode (Matching)

  • Single Match: Play a card matching one on the table (e.g., 7 takes 7). Priority rule applies.
  • Sum Match: If no single match, play a card to take cards summing up to its value (e.g., 7 takes 3+4).

2. Escoba Mode (Sum 15)

Play a card so that (Your Card + Table Cards) = 15. Example: Play 6 to take 5+4.

Gameplay Mechanics

  1. 3 cards dealt per player, 4 on table.
  2. Capture: Play a card to take matching cards.
  3. Discard: If you can’t capture, leave card on table.
  4. Scopa! If you clear the table, you get 1 point immediately.

Scoring (End of Round)

  • Cards: Most cards (>20) = 1 point.
  • Diamonds: Most diamonds (>5) = 1 point.
  • Sevens: Most sevens = 1 point.
  • 7 of Diamonds: Having the Sette Bello = 1 point.

Gestures

Gesture Function
Swipe Left Read table cards (PC: C)
Swipe Down List table cards (PC: Space)