Santase Online — Bulgaria's Classic Two-Player Card Game

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Santase (Sixty-six, Bulgarian Шестдесет и шест) is one of Bulgaria's favourite two-player card games. Race your opponent to 66 card points: win tricks with trumps, declare King-Queen marriages for 20 or 40 points, and — if you dare — close the talon early to double down on game points.

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→ Full Santase rules · Българска версия

Santase in a nutshell

Played with 24 cards (9 through Ace in each suit), six cards per player; the remaining 12 form the talon with the last card turned up to fix the trump. The trick winner draws first. While the talon lasts there are no follow-suit obligations; once it is exhausted — or a player closes it — you must follow suit and trump when void. The first player holding 66 points in cards plus declared marriages calls 66 and wins the hand.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are used in Santase?

24 cards — 9 through Ace in each of the four suits, six cards dealt to each of the two players.

How is the trump decided in Santase?

After the deal a card is turned up and its suit is trump for the whole hand. Declaring a trump marriage does not change the trump.

What is the talon?

The 12 cards left after the deal. After every trick the winner draws first and then the loser; the turned trump sits at the bottom of the talon.

When must I follow suit?

Only once the talon is exhausted or after someone closes it. While the talon lasts you may play any card.

What is trumping ("tsakane")?

Playing a trump when you are void in the led suit. In the strict phase trumping is compulsory if you hold a trump.

How much are marriages worth?

King + Queen of a plain suit = 20 points; of the trump suit = 40 points. They count only after you have taken at least one trick.

What does closing the talon mean?

On lead you turn the trump card face down: no more drawing, strict rules apply and there is no +10 for the last trick. Failing to reach 66 after closing gives the opponent 2 points (3 if you took no tricks).

When is a hand won?

At 66 or more points from cards and declared marriages you call 66 and win immediately; if nobody calls, the last trick adds +10 and otherwise the last-trick winner takes the hand.

How many points win a Santase match?

A hand is worth 1, 2 or 3 game points depending on the loser's card points and tricks; the match is won at 11 game points.

Can I play Santase online for free?

Yes — at santase.yeeqia.com you play Santase online free directly in your browser, no download and no sign-up needed.