{"id":9305593118971,"title":"Scopa","handle":"scopa","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product-details-full-content-header-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eScopa\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiello IEL70397\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScopa is a traditional Italian card game (actually a family of card games that includes Scopone, Scopetta, and Scopone Scientifico) played in regions of Italy for over 400 years. The game is played with a 40-card Italian deck (similar to a conventional deck minus either the 8s, 9s, and 10s or alternatively, the Js, Qs, and Ks). Four-player games are usually played in partnership; other numbers of players typically play for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original Scopa base game, four cards are turned face up on the table, and players are dealt hands of three cards. On their turn, a player may capture any of the face-up cards on the table if the sum of the cards captured equals the value of the card played. If a player cannot make a capture, they must discard a card face-up onto the table. Cards are progressively handed out in lots of three until the deck is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the deck is exhausted, scoring is calculated. Players earn 1 point for “sweeping” the table, that is, for clearing the table of all face-up cards; 1 point for capturing the most cards; 1 point for capturing the most cards of the coin suit; 1 point for capturing the 7 of coins (the “settebello”); and 1 point for the best “primiera,” that is, the best assemblage of high-value cards from each of the four suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is traditionally played until a player or team reaches a set number of points, usually 11 or 21.\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Scopa” means “sweep” or “broom” in Italian, and refers to the action of picking up all face-up cards on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some ways, Scopa can be thought of as a precursor to many popular modern game designs. 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The game is played with a 40-card Italian deck (similar to a conventional deck minus either the 8s, 9s, and 10s or alternatively, the Js, Qs, and Ks). Four-player games are usually played in partnership; other numbers of players typically play for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original Scopa base game, four cards are turned face up on the table, and players are dealt hands of three cards. On their turn, a player may capture any of the face-up cards on the table if the sum of the cards captured equals the value of the card played. If a player cannot make a capture, they must discard a card face-up onto the table. Cards are progressively handed out in lots of three until the deck is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the deck is exhausted, scoring is calculated. Players earn 1 point for “sweeping” the table, that is, for clearing the table of all face-up cards; 1 point for capturing the most cards; 1 point for capturing the most cards of the coin suit; 1 point for capturing the 7 of coins (the “settebello”); and 1 point for the best “primiera,” that is, the best assemblage of high-value cards from each of the four suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is traditionally played until a player or team reaches a set number of points, usually 11 or 21.\u003cbr\u003eThe name “Scopa” means “sweep” or “broom” in Italian, and refers to the action of picking up all face-up cards on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some ways, Scopa can be thought of as a precursor to many popular modern game designs. The multiple competing goals and the limited hand-size make for a very modern-feeling game.\u003c\/p\u003e"}