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Ugandan Matatu Cards Game

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Chanisi: Uganda's Matatu Card Game

Play instantly in your browser, find the Windows edition on Microsoft Store, or try the Android APK as an early tester.

Familiar cards. A lively round. Chanisi brings Uganda's Matatu (Amatatu) play style to your screen. Choose Classic or Joker, play against the computer, or sign in for a two-player match on the web.

Download from the Microsoft StorePlay in your browser →Early-tester Android APK v1.3.32 ↓
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Chanisi gameplay with traditional playing cards on a green felt table

Ugandan cards, played your way

Chanisi is a free card game inspired by Ugandan Matatu rules. Choose Classic with a standard deck or Joker with added red and black Jokers, and challenge the computer. Familiar special cards keep each round moving.

Guest Classic and Joker games work offline. Optional sign-in connects your profile, game statistics, leaderboards and two-player live matches. No stakes or wallet are required.

Sign in with Google or email to keep your profile, statistics and leaderboard progress. This release includes clearly labelled sample ads.

Version 1.3.26 lets you choose Cut, Sell, or Keep when playing the cutter 7. Cut requires fewer than 20 points after removing the 7. To play it without cutting, sell it and pick 2 cards, even below 20 points. Includes card and game sounds, a saved mute control, and Chanisi app icons. It adapts to your screen: phones use landscape, while PC windows stay upright with larger cards. Both installed apps work offline. The browser game can also reopen offline after its first complete online load.

Before your first round

  1. Install the Windows edition from Microsoft Store, get the Android APK, or open the browser game.
  2. Choose Classic or Joker mode.
  3. Match your cards and respond to special cards as you work to empty your hand.

Chanisi questions

Can I play Chanisi without downloading it?

Yes. Open Chanisi on the web using your phone, tablet or computer browser.

Is Chanisi the Ugandan Matatu card game?

Chanisi is inspired by Ugandan Matatu play style and familiar local card rules, with Classic and Joker modes.

Where do I get the official Chanisi APK?

Use the Chanisi Android APK download hosted on wallipah.com.

Where do I get the official Chanisi Windows app?

Use the official Chanisi Microsoft Store listing for the Windows edition. You can also play online without installing an app.

Does Chanisi have online multiplayer?

Yes. Sign in, choose Classic or Joker, and join a live two-player match. Guest play against the computer is also available offline.

One platform. Two familiar favorites.

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Latest web update - 1.3.32

The visible cutter marker is reserved outside the playable deck for the entire round. It cannot be dealt, drawn or shuffled back into play. Only the 7 matching the bottom marker card's cutter suit can cut. It must also match the suit being played or an Ace's requested suit, with fewer than 20 points left after playing the 7. Other suits' 7s remain ordinary cards. The original Chanisi menu, Joker color rules and crisp 3D Ace suit requests are retained.

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