Play Escoba Online — Free Card Game
Escoba is the clever Spanish fishing game: capture table cards that, with one card from your hand, add up to exactly 15. Clear the whole table for a 'sweep' bonus. Play Escoba free against the computer in your browser.
How to Play Escoba
Cards are dealt to each player with four face-up on the table. On your turn, play one card to capture table cards that together with it total exactly 15.
Capturing
- Face cards have fixed values in the Spanish deck; pips count their number.
- Capture any combination of table cards that sums to 15 with your played card.
- If you can't capture, your card stays on the table.
- Clear every card from the table for an 'escoba' (sweep), worth a bonus point.
Scoring
After the deal is played out, score for sweeps, the most cards, the most coins, the seven of coins, and the best 'sevens'.
Strategy & Tips
- Track the running total — aim to leave the table hard for your opponent to reach 15.
- Hold a seven and high cards; the seven of coins and sevens are worth bonus points.
- Set up sweeps, but avoid leaving an easy 15 for your opponent.
- Capture coins when you can — most coins and the seven of coins both score.
- Count which valuable cards are gone before committing your captures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What number do you capture to in Escoba?
Exactly 15 — your played card plus the table cards you capture must total 15.
What is an escoba?
A 'sweep' — capturing every card on the table at once, which earns a bonus point.
What is the seven of coins worth?
It's a specially scored card; holding it at the end earns a bonus, as do sweeps, cards, and coins.
Is Escoba free to play?
Yes — free, with no sign-up or download, against the computer.
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