Learn to Play Sixty-Six: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2 Players |
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Trick-taking |
Sixty-Six Game Overview
Sixty-Six is a fast-paced and exciting card game that is perfect for players who enjoy trick-taking games. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and requires two players. The objective of the game is to be the first player to reach 66 points by winning tricks and scoring points. The game is easy to learn, but mastering the strategy requires skill and practice.
Objective of the Game
The object of the game is to be the first player to reach 66 points by winning tricks and scoring points. Each player starts with a hand of six cards, and the remaining cards are placed in a draw pile. The game is played over several rounds, and the player who wins the most tricks in each round scores points. The first player to reach 66 points wins the game.
Materials Needed for Playing Sixty-Six
- Standard deck of 52 cards
- Scorecard or pen and paper to keep score
Cards Used
Sixty-Six is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. No jokers or wild cards are used.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Sixty-Six
- Shuffle the deck and deal six cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in a draw pile, and turn over the top card to start the discard pile.
- The player to the left of the dealer goes first. They can either draw a card from the draw pile or pick up the top card from the discard pile.
- The player then tries to win tricks by playing a card from their hand. The other player must follow suit if possible.
- The player who wins the trick leads the next trick.
- The round ends when all cards have been played. The player who won the most tricks scores points.
- The game continues until one player reaches 66 points.
Keeping Score
Each player starts with zero points. The player who wins the most tricks in each round scores points as follows:
- First player to win 7 tricks: 0 points
- First player to win 8 tricks: 1 point
- First player to win 9 tricks: 2 points
- First player to win all 6 tricks: 3 points
The first player to reach 66 points wins the game.
