Schnapsen – the classic two-player game online

Schnapsen is Austria's favourite two-player card game, closely related to Sixty-Six. With only 20 cards, every trick counts: announce marriages, close the stock at the right moment and be the first to reach 66 points to win the Bummerl.

The rules in brief

• Two players with a stock: no need to follow suit while it lasts.
• Closing: shut the stock, then strict rules apply.
• Count down from 7, the loser gets a Bummerl.

Full rules of Schnapsen

Questions and answers

Is Schnapsen on schnapser.app free?

Yes. You can play Schnapsen completely free and without ads. No registration is needed; signing in with Google is optional and only needed for rankings and friends.

Can I play Schnapsen against the computer?

Yes. Computer players with three skill levels fill the empty seats, so you can start a game of Schnapsen at any time – alone or with friends.

How do I play Schnapsen with friends?

Create a private room and share the link or the five-letter room code. Your friends join in the browser – no app or download needed. Empty seats can be filled with computer players.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. schnapser.app runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers and can be installed on the home screen like an app.

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