Pearl Hunt Online
Play Pearl Hunt 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 Pearl Hunt on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Pearl Hunt 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.
Pearl Hunt: goal and players
Play Pearl Hunt 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 or 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
- 2 to 4 players. Win rounds to collect pearls; the first to the goal (shown at the top) wins.
- Everyone holds one card. On your turn you draw a second and play one of the two face up. Do what it says.
- 1 Net (×5): name a number (not 1) and a player. If they hold it, they’re out.
- 2 Spyglass (×2): look at another player’s card.
- 3 Scales (×2): compare cards with another player; the lower card is out. A tie does nothing.
- 4 Shell (×2): nobody can pick you until your next turn.
- 5 Storm (×2): pick any player, even you. They throw away their card and draw a new one.
- 6 Trade (×1): swap cards with another player.
- 7 Anchor (×1): no power, but if you also hold the Storm or the Trade, you must play the Anchor.
- 8 Pearl (×1): if you play it or throw it away, you’re out.
- One card is set aside at the start (with 2 players, 3 more lie face up). The round ends when one player is left, or the deck runs out: then the highest card wins (a tie goes to the higher total played).
Scoring and winning
2 to 4 players. Win rounds to collect pearls; the first to the goal (shown at the top) wins.
3 Scales (×2): compare cards with another player; the lower card is out. A tie does nothing.
One card is set aside at the start (with 2 players, 3 more lie face up). The round ends when one player is left, or the deck runs out: then the highest card wins (a tie goes to the higher total played).
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 Pearl Hunt online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Pearl Hunt table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Pearl Hunt with new people?
On JAWNA pick Pearl Hunt 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 Pearl Hunt?
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 Pearl Hunt?
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 Pearl Hunt on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2, 3 or 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 Pearl Hunt?
One card is set aside at the start (with 2 players, 3 more lie face up). The round ends when one player is left, or the deck runs out: then the highest card wins (a tie goes to the higher total played).
How do I invite friends to Pearl Hunt?
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 Pearl Hunt 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 Pearl Hunt 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
- Draw one, play one – Everyone holds one card. On your turn you draw a second, then play one of the two face up and do what it says.
- Keep the Pearl – If you ever play or throw away the Pearl (8), you are out of the round. So here you play the Net.
- The Net – Name a number (not 1) and a player. If they hold it, they are out. Every card has its own power, written on it.
- Collect the pearls – The last player in wins the round and a pearl. If the deck runs out, the highest card wins. The first to the pearl goal wins the game.
History & origins
Pearl Hunt uses a compact hidden-card deduction format closely matching Love Letter, designed by Seiji Kanai and introduced in 2012.
A very small deck, one retained card and powers that reveal, compare or eliminate create much of the strategy.
Jawna presents that pattern with a pearl-themed deck and its own table. The earlier design is credited here; the theme does not give the mechanic an ancient pearling origin.