Kout Online
Play Kout 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 Kout on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Kout 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.
Kout: goal and players
Play Kout 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 or 6 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
- Six players in two teams of three (52 cards and two jokers), or four in two teams of two (without the 2s to 5s and the red 6s). Partners sit alternately; 9 cards each. Play goes counterclockwise.
- Bidding goes round once, starting after the dealer: bid 5 (Bab) to 9 (Bawn), higher than the bid so far, or Taf (pass). If everyone passes, the dealer must bid; a forced 5 is Mulzum.
- The winner names the trump (Hukm) and leads. Strength: red joker, the trump Ace, black joker, then the other trumps.
- Follow the led suit if you can. If you can’t, play any card: a trump wins it. Jokers count as trump and can be played to any trick.
- A joker may lead only once the trump J, Q, K and A are out, or when your team bid 9 (either joker) or 8 (the red one). A joker led without that right is dead: it can’t win, and the next card sets the suit.
- The hand stops as soon as the bid is made or can no longer be made. Made: your team scores its bid (Bawn 36). Failed: the others score double the bid (5 for a failed Mulzum).
- First team to the target wins (51 in a short match, 101 in a full one, where 51 to 0 also wins). A Bawn made in the first round wins at once.
Scoring and winning
The winner names the trump (Hukm) and leads. Strength: red joker, the trump Ace, black joker, then the other trumps.
Follow the led suit if you can. If you can’t, play any card: a trump wins it. Jokers count as trump and can be played to any trick.
A joker may lead only once the trump J, Q, K and A are out, or when your team bid 9 (either joker) or 8 (the red one). A joker led without that right is dead: it can’t win, and the next card sets the suit.
The hand stops as soon as the bid is made or can no longer be made. Made: your team scores its bid (Bawn 36). Failed: the others score double the bid (5 for a failed Mulzum).
First team to the target wins (51 in a short match, 101 in a full one, where 51 to 0 also wins). A Bawn made in the first round wins at once.
Tips and strategy
Check the win condition and the legal options before each move. Rules and results depend on the selected mode; agree on the format before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Kout online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Kout table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Kout with new people?
On JAWNA pick Kout 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 Kout?
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 Kout online with a mic
Is there a free app for Kout?
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 Kout on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 4 or 6 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 Kout?
First team to the target wins (51 in a short match, 101 in a full one, where 51 to 0 also wins). A Bawn made in the first round wins at once.
How do I invite friends to Kout?
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 Kout 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 Kout 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.
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
- Bid – Six players in two teams of three. Bid 5 (Bab) up to 9 (Bawn) tricks, or Taf to pass. If all pass, the dealer must take 5.
- The strongest cards – The red joker is the strongest card, then the trump Ace, then the black joker, then the other trumps. Jokers count as trump.
- No suit? Trump it – Follow the led suit if you can. If you can’t, play any card: a trump or a joker wins the trick.
- Score – Make your bid and your team scores its tricks (Bawn 36). Fail and the others score double the bid. First team to 51 (short match) or 101 wins.
History & origins
Kout Bo Setah is strongly associated with Kuwait. Its best-known traditional form uses six players in two teams.
It belongs to the bidding and trick-taking family, distinguished by a pack that includes two jokers with special powers.
Four-player forms also exist in modern play. Local bidding language and partnership customs give Kout its identity without proving one inventor or exact first year.