Name It Online
Play Name It 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 Name It on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Name It 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.
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- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Name It: goal and players
Play Name It 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: 2, 3, 4, 5 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
- Each round a letter is drawn. Everyone writes at the same time: a name, an animal, a plant, a thing and a country or city, each starting with that letter.
- The first player with all five right ends the round: everyone stops writing at once.
- Then all the answers are shown. Only real words count: a tick means the word is right for that box and letter; a cross gets no points.
- Per answer: 10 points, 5 if someone wrote the same word, 15 if you’re the only one with an answer in that box.
- Most points after the last round wins.
Scoring and winning
Then all the answers are shown. Only real words count: a tick means the word is right for that box and letter; a cross gets no points.
Per answer: 10 points, 5 if someone wrote the same word, 15 if you’re the only one with an answer in that box.
Most points after the last round wins.
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 Name It online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Name It table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Name It with new people?
On JAWNA pick Name It 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 Name It?
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.
Is there a free app for Name It?
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 Name It on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2, 3, 4, 5 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 Name It?
Most points after the last round wins.
How do I invite friends to Name It?
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 Name It 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 Name It 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
- One letter for all – Each round a letter is drawn. Everyone writes at once: a name, an animal, a plant, a thing and a country or city, all starting with it.
- Call stop – The first player with all five filled can tap Done. Then everyone stops writing at once.
- How answers score – Each answer scores 10, or 5 if someone wrote the same word, or 15 if you are the only one with an answer in that box.
- Objections, then the winner – Words in our list count straight away. Other words count unless more than half of the other players object. Most points after the last round wins.
History & origins
Name It is the Arabic category-word tradition often called Insan, Hayawan, Nabat, Jamad, Bilad. Related games are played internationally with pencil and paper.
A chosen letter limits every answer, while categories and duplicate-answer rules differ between households and languages.
Jawna brings that familiar group pastime to a shared digital round. Its history is a living social tradition, without one securely established inventor or starting year.