Shortly after I met my Sicilian husband 12 years ago, he taught me how to play a card game called Scopa. A favourite pastime in many Italian households, Scopa is centuries-old, fast-paced and fun ...

They were about to play the game-winning match of Italian card game “Scopa.” “This is a tradition for us,” Spagnuolo, 74, said. “Even my grandkids know how to play Scopa.” A tournament ...