Omani 61 Online
Play Omani 61 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 Omani 61 on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Omani 61 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.
Omani 61: goal and players
Play Omani 61 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 (or four, two a side), sitting alternately. 36 cards: A K Q J 7 6 5 4 3. Order A 7 K J Q 6 5 4 3.
- Three cards each; one more card is turned up for trump. It belongs to the dealer’s partner, who keeps it for the last trick.
- Play any card: the highest trump wins, else the highest card of the suit led. After each trick everyone draws one from the pile, the winner first.
- Each team starts with 8 outside cards (2s, 8s, 9s, 10s: black for one team, red for the other). The aim is to hand them all over.
- The team with more amwal (Aces and 7s) wins the hand. With 4 each, side points decide (A 1, 7 0, K 4, J 3, Q 2); equal points is a Bayta and the next hand counts double.
- The winners hand over: all 8 amwal 3 cards (all of them and the match if the others have 10 points or less: Kaba); 7 or 5 amwal 1 card (3 if the others have 20 or less); 6 amwal 1 card (3 if the others have 10 or less); 4 each 1 card.
- The first team to hand over all 8 cards wins.
Scoring and winning
Play any card: the highest trump wins, else the highest card of the suit led. After each trick everyone draws one from the pile, the winner first.
The team with more amwal (Aces and 7s) wins the hand. With 4 each, side points decide (A 1, 7 0, K 4, J 3, Q 2); equal points is a Bayta and the next hand counts double.
The winners hand over: all 8 amwal 3 cards (all of them and the match if the others have 10 points or less: Kaba); 7 or 5 amwal 1 card (3 if the others have 20 or less); 6 amwal 1 card (3 if the others have 10 or less); 4 each 1 card.
The first team to hand over all 8 cards wins.
Tips and strategy
Track Aces and Sevens as the round’s money cards, and use this game’s ranking rather than another trick-taking ranking. Winning many tricks without money may not help your team. Secondary points settle tied money, so track Kings, Jacks and Queens too. The objective is to transfer the eight outside cards to the other team, rather than simply reaching a total named 61. In six-player games, confirm the alternating partnerships before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Omani 61 online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Omani 61 table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Omani 61 with new people?
On JAWNA pick Omani 61 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 Omani 61?
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 Omani 61 online with a mic
Is there a free app for Omani 61?
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 Omani 61 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 Omani 61?
The first team to hand over all 8 cards wins.
How do I invite friends to Omani 61?
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 Omani 61 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 Omani 61 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 Omani 61 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
- A strange order – 36 cards: A K Q J 7 6 5 4 3. The strongest is the Ace, then the 7, K, J, Q, then 6 down to 3. Three cards each; one more is turned up for trump.
- Take the trick – Play any card: the highest trump wins, else the highest card of the suit led. After each trick everyone draws one from the pile, the winner first.
- More amwal wins the hand – The 4 Aces and 4 sevens are the amwal. The team that takes more of them wins the hand. With 4 each, side points decide (K 4, J 3, Q 2, A 1); equal points is a Bayta and the next hand counts double.
- Hand over your 8 – Each team starts with 8 outside cards (2s, 8s, 9s, 10s). The hand’s winners hand over 1 card, or 3 for a big win. The first team to hand over all 8 wins.
History & origins
Omani 61 is a regional partnership card game associated with Oman, normally described for six players.
Its tradition centres on collecting amwal cards and transferring the outside scoring cards between teams, rather than ordinary trick totals alone.
Jawna also supports a four-player table. Published rules document the regional game, while its exact inventor and earliest date remain unsettled.