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Stories about the Spanish deck, the rules explained plainly, details about our decks and project news.
Expressions ·
What is a house of cards?
A house of cards is something fragile that collapses at the slightest breath of air. We explain the expression and how to build a real one with a pack of cards.
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Expressions ·
What does ‘gamble everything on one card’ mean?
To gamble everything on one card means to risk it all on a single decision. We explain the expression and why it is almost never a good idea at the card table.
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Rules and concepts ·
Basic rules of Escoba de 15 (Fifteen Sweep)
In Escoba de 15 (Fifteen Sweep), you combine cards from your hand with those on the table to make 15. Learn how to deal, what counts as a sweep and how to score at the end.
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Traditional games in Andalusia
Escoba (Fifteen), Chinchón (Spanish rummy) and Tute (a trick-taking game) at the table; spinning tops, skipping and fairground games in the street. A look at how people have traditionally played in Andalusia.
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Spanish history and leisure ·
Traditional Galician games
Tute (a trick-taking card game) and Brisca (a trump-based card game) in the tavern, chave (a metal-disc throwing game) and bolos (skittles) in the village: explore Galicia’s traditional games and their place at pilgrimages and local festivals.
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