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Schnapsen

Austria's national card game, a fast-paced trick-taking game for two players. Uses a 20-card deck and features marriage declarations and strategic deck closing. First to 66 points wins.

Popularity
#54
2 players
15-30 minutes
Hard

What You'll Need

🃏 20-card Schnapsen deck (or 52-card deck with 2-9 removed)

About This Game

Austria's national card game, a fast-paced trick-taking game for two players. Uses a 20-card deck and features marriage declarations and strategic deck closing. First to 66 points wins.

How to Play

  1. Use 20-card deck (A, 10, K, Q, J in each suit)
  2. Card ranking: A (11), 10 (10), K (4), Q (3), J (2)
  3. Deal 5 cards each, turn up trump card, place stock on top
  4. Non-dealer leads first trick
  5. While stock remains: may play any card (no following suit required)
  6. Winner draws from stock, then loser draws
  7. Marriage (K+Q same suit): announce for 20 pts (40 if trump)
  8. May 'close' the stock - no more draws, must follow suit
  9. First to claim 66+ points wins the hand
  10. Fail to reach 66 after claiming = opponent wins
  11. Match victory: first to 7 game points

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Added about 1 month ago • Updated 29 days ago
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