Santase (Sixty-Six)
2 players · 5–8 min
Santase (also known as Sixty-Six) is a two-player game with a 24-card deck, a face-up trump and marriages of "twenty" and "forty" (king and queen of the same suit). The match is played to 11 game points.
Play Santase (Sixty-Six)How to play Santase (Sixty-Six)
- The deal. Each player gets 6 cards; one card is turned up to set the trump and the rest form the stock. After each trick you both draw — the winner first.
- Play. While the stock is open, you don't have to follow suit; once you close it or it runs out, you must follow suit and trump.
- Declarations. A king and queen of the same suit, declared when you lead, score 20 points (40 in trumps); the points count once you've won a trick.
- Goal. Once you have 66 points you declare it yourself — “I have 66, going out” — when you lead: 1, 2 or 3 game points depending on the opponent's score; a false declaration gives the opponent 3 game points. The match is played to 11.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Santase called Sixty-Six?
Because the goal is to score 66 points in a hand before your opponent — that's where the game's second name comes from.
How do you declare 66 in Santase?
You declare it yourself with the “I have 66 — going out” button when it's your turn to lead (for example right after winning a trick); if you don't have 66, your opponent gets 3 game points.
How many cards is Santase played with?
Santase is played with a reduced 24-card deck (9, J, Q, K, 10, A of the four suits).