La Escoba glossary

Clear definitions of the terms used in La Escoba, with a link to its complete rules.

Escoba (sweep)

Sweeping up every card on the table in a single play; worth one point.

Velada (face-down card)

The siete de oros (coins), which scores separately at the end of the round.

Quince (fifteen)

The exact sum of fifteen that must be formed with your card and the ones on the table to capture.

Última (last capture)

The final capture of the round, which takes whatever cards remain on the table.