Baloot Online
Play Baloot free on JAWNA with friends in a browser, no download. Share a private table link, enjoy voice chat, or use the iPhone and Android app.
Why play Baloot on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Baloot table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
- 100+ games in one place: Baloot, Jackaroo, Kout, Tarneeb, Hand, Konkan, Ludo, Dominoes and more.
- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Baloot: goal and players
Play Baloot online on JAWNA at jawna.app. Check the goal and supported player counts before inviting your group. Read the rules even if you know the game: familiar names can have different variants, and your usual house rules may differ from the selected version.
Supported table sizes: 4 players. Choose a player count in the game settings. In partner variants, check seats and teams first. In individual formats, each player competes for their own result. The in-game How to play screen provides details. Agree on the variant before your first round together.
How to play: rules
Classic Baloot targets 152; Tito targets 252 with different rankings and scoring.
- Four players; partners sit opposite. 32 cards (7 to Ace); play goes counterclockwise.
- Everyone gets 5 cards and one card is turned up. Starting after the dealer: Hokm makes the turned card’s suit trump, Sun means no trump, or pass. After a Hokm the others can still take Sun. If all pass, a second round: Sun or Hokm in another suit; all pass again and the cards are dealt again. Ashkal (round one, the dealer and the player before them only): Sun, with the turned card going to your partner.
- The buyer takes the turned card and two more; everyone else three, so each holds 8. The player after the dealer leads; whoever wins a trick leads the next.
- Follow the led suit when you can. In Hokm, if trump is led you must beat the highest trump when you can. Out of the led suit in Hokm: you must trump, beating an opponent’s trump if you can, unless your partner is winning the trick. Cards you can’t play now are dimmed. Hokm order: J 9 A 10 K Q 8 7. Sun: A 10 K Q J 9 8 7.
- Card points: Sun A 11, 10 10, K 4, Q 3, J 2. Hokm trumps J 20, 9 14, A 11, 10 10, K 4, Q 3. Last trick +10.
- Projects: on your first turn, tap your project to declare it before you throw (at most two): Sira (3 in a row), 50 (4 in a row), 100 (5 in a row or four 10s/Js/Qs/Ks, four Aces in Hokm), 400 (four Aces in Sun). After the first trick only the team with the best project keeps its projects and shows the cards in the second trick (higher project, a 100 run above four of a kind, then higher card, then the player nearest the dealer’s left). Baloot (trump K and Q) is said when its second card goes down and always counts.
- A round is worth 26 in Sun and 16 in Hokm, plus projects. The buyer’s team must score more than the others or they take everything. All 8 tricks: 44 in Sun, 25 in Hokm. First to 152 wins.
Scoring and winning
The buyer takes the turned card and two more; everyone else three, so each holds 8. The player after the dealer leads; whoever wins a trick leads the next.
Follow the led suit when you can. In Hokm, if trump is led you must beat the highest trump when you can. Out of the led suit in Hokm: you must trump, beating an opponent’s trump if you can, unless your partner is winning the trick. Cards you can’t play now are dimmed. Hokm order: J 9 A 10 K Q 8 7. Sun: A 10 K Q J 9 8 7.
Card points: Sun A 11, 10 10, K 4, Q 3, J 2. Hokm trumps J 20, 9 14, A 11, 10 10, K 4, Q 3. Last trick +10.
A round is worth 26 in Sun and 16 in Hokm, plus projects. The buyer’s team must score more than the others or they take everything. All 8 tricks: 44 in Sun, 25 in Hokm. First to 152 wins.
Tips and strategy
Distinguish Sun ranking from Hokom ranking before evaluating the hand: Jack and Nine change importance with the contract. Do not guess the round result from card values alone; declarations and the scoring procedure matter. Watch your partner’s suit before trumping a trick. When playing Tito, use its rules and different target rather than continuing Classic scoring. Discuss decisions after the deal without revealing hidden cards during play.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Baloot online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Baloot table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Baloot with new people?
On JAWNA pick Baloot and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Baloot?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
Guide: where to play Baloot online with a mic
Is there a free app for Baloot?
You can start on JAWNA and play in a browser for free. Optional in-app extras are available; review any purchase option before choosing it. The download page lists current mobile installation options.
How many people can play Baloot on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 4 players. Pick the format that fits your group before starting; a game with multiple supported sizes does not necessarily support every number between them.
How do you win at Baloot?
Classic Baloot targets 152 points; Tito uses different ranks and a 252-point target. Choose the variant before starting.
How do I invite friends to Baloot?
Create a private table from the game and share its link with friends. Check that everyone has chosen the same game and the seats suit your group before starting, particularly when a partner is involved.
Do I have to use my microphone?
Table voice chat is available when you allow microphone access. Check your microphone and mute state before talking, and respect the other players’ privacy and the community rules.
Are the Baloot rules the same as our house rules?
Some details or variants may differ. Read the summary and the in-game How to play screen together, then agree on the variant. The rules of the selected mode determine the round.
Can a beginner learn Baloot on JAWNA?
Start with the instructions and play with friends who know the game. Understand the goal and scoring before concentrating on advanced moves or speed.
Where can I find other games for my group?
Open JAWNA’s games directory and choose by player count and game idea. There are card games, board games and puzzles, so you can switch according to your time, group size and preferred challenge.
Can I read Baloot rules and scoring before signing in?
Yes. This public guide covers the implemented rules and the result, and its rules, scoring and strategy sections are accessible without an account.
Start a session with friends
Use Play now, sign in, then choose a private table and share its link, or select Quick match where available.
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How to play – step by step
- Hokm or Sun – One card is turned up. Hokm makes its suit trump, Sun means no trump, or pass. The buyer takes the turned card.
- Card order – In Hokm, the trump Jack is the strongest card, then the 9. Sun order: A 10 K Q J 9 8 7.
- Follow suit – Follow the led suit when you can. In Hokm, when trump is led you must beat the highest trump if you can.
- Projects and points – Runs and sets in your hand are projects: Sira (3 in a row), 50, 100. The trump King and Queen are Baloot. The last trick is +10. First to 152 wins.
History & origins
Baloot is closely associated with Saudi Arabia and is also played in Kuwait. It is related to French Belote.
Its regional identity comes from partnership play, bidding and declared combinations, with different card orders in Sun and Hokom.
The relationship explains its wider card-game family. It does not settle the popular stories about exactly who first brought Baloot to Arabia.