Tavern Schnapsen: Classic 66

Free to play with two illustrated tables and two rival bots. A one-time $4.99 unlock removes ads and adds the Expert rival and career stats.

A 400-year-old Austrian card duel, taught at the table instead of a rulebook — illustrated across two full themes, with rival bots who actually play like people.

FREE TO PLAY Download and play in full: every rule, both illustrated themes, two of the three rival bots. A short ad between hands funds it. A single $4.99 purchase removes the ads for good and unlocks the Expert opponent and your full career stats.

THREE RIVALS, THREE PERSONALITIES Pip plays it safe and makes mistakes you can punish. Mara takes real risks and will occasionally overreach. Vale plans ahead and knows when to close the talon — not just three difficulty numbers.

TAUGHT AT THE TABLE A guided first hand introduces the rules in context: when to exchange the trump Jack, when to declare a marriage, and when to close the talon to reach 66. An optional turn guide explains what is legal and why as you play.

ONE DECK, TWO ROOMS Switch between Riverside Tavern (a four-colour deck: red hearts, amber diamonds, green spades, black clubs) and Midnight Parlor (classic red and black) mid-match. Same rules, same rivals — only the light changes.

NO TRACKING, EVER Play offline, without an account, analytics, or an ad network. House ads are bundled with the app itself; they do not track you. Purchases and purchase restoration are handled by Apple through the App Store.

Schnapsen (the Austrian variant of Sixty-Six) is a public-domain trick-taking game — a 20-card deck, 5-card hands, and a real decision on every trick: follow suit or trump, hold the marriage or declare it now, gamble on closing the talon or play it safe. If you already know Bezique, Pinochle, or Skat, you'll be at home in an afternoon.