Deluxe Santase – The Classic 66 Card Game

Rediscover the timeless card game Santase (also known as Sixty-Six or Schnapsen) in this polished, feature-rich browser adaptation. Designed for both seasoned players and complete newcomers, Deluxe Santase offers a premium single-player experience with no downloads required. It's the perfect coffee-break game—easy to learn, but with a surprising amount of strategic depth.

What is Santase (Sixty-Six)?

Santase is a fast-paced, trick-taking card game for two players. Your objective is to be the first to score 66 points in a round by winning tricks containing valuable cards (like Aces and Tens). Declare "marriages" (King & Queen pairs) to score crucial bonus points and use tactical plays like closing the stock to outmaneuver your opponent and race to victory!

Key Features

• 🧠 Smart & Challenging AI
  Test your skills against a carefully crafted AI opponent. With multiple difficulty settings, it provides a fun challenge for players of all levels.
• 🎓 Revolutionary Tutor Mode
  Never played before? No problem! Our unique, optional Tutor Mode is the best way to learn. It provides real-time explanations for rules and suggests strategic plays, while card-specific hints explain the why behind every move. You'll be playing like a pro in no time.
• 🎮 Multiple Game Modes
  Play a standard game against the AI (Human vs. AI) or sit back, relax, and watch two AIs battle it out (AI vs.AI) to learn advanced strategies.
• ✨ Sleek, Modern Interface
  Enjoy a clean, responsive design with smooth animations, clear visual feedback, and a beautiful Dark Mode. The focus is on a pleasant and intuitive gameplay experience.
• ⚙️ Full Customization
  Tailor the game to your liking. Adjust the AI difficulty, the game's target score, toggle sound effects, and even choose between automatic or manual marriage declarations for a more tactical experience.
• ▶️ Play Instantly, Anywhere
  Built with HTML5 and Vue.js, Deluxe Santase runs directly in your browser on desktop or mobile. No installs, no sign-ups. Just click and play.

Controls

The game is played entirely with the mouse (or by tapping on mobile).

• Click on playable cards in your hand to play them.
• Interact with on-screen buttons for special actions like declaring a marriage, exchanging the trump 9, or closing the stock.

About The Project

Deluxe Santase was created as a passion project to build a definitive, accessible, and free version of one of my favorite classic card games. I focused on creating a smart AI and a truly helpful learning tool so that anyone could come to appreciate the strategy of Sixty-Six. I hope you have as much fun playing it as I did building it!

Ready to play? Challenge the AI and see if you have what it takes to master Santase!