President Online
Play President 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 President on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the President 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.
President: goal and players
Play President 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: 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 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
- 3 to 7 players. All 52 cards are dealt. Cards rank 3 (lowest), 4 … K, A, 2 (highest). Suits don’t matter.
- The leader plays one card, or a pair, three or four of the same rank.
- Going round, each player plays the same number of cards of a higher rank, or passes. Once you pass, you’re out until the pile clears.
- When everyone else has passed, the pile clears and the last player to play leads anything. If they just went out, the next player leads.
- Run out of cards to finish. First out is the President, then the Vice; the last one holding cards is the Porter, the one before is the Worker. Everyone else is a Citizen.
- Each round scores the number of players behind you (President most, Porter 0).
- From round two: the Porter gives the President their 2 best cards and gets back any 2; the Worker gives the Vice their best card and gets back any 1 (with 3 players, 1 card each way). The Porter leads. In round one the 3♣ leads.
- Most points after the last round wins.
Scoring and winning
Each round scores the number of players behind you (President most, Porter 0).
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 President online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every President table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play President with new people?
On JAWNA pick President 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 President?
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 President?
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 President on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 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 President?
Most points after the last round wins.
How do I invite friends to President?
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 President 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 President 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
- 3 low, 2 high – All 52 cards are dealt. Cards rank 3 (lowest), 4 … K, A, and 2 is the highest. Suits don’t matter.
- Play higher – The leader plays one card, a pair, three or four of a rank. Each player plays the same number of cards of a higher rank, or passes.
- Pass and clear – Once you pass you’re out until the pile clears. When everyone else has passed, the pile clears and the last player to play leads anything.
- Out first, top title – Run out of cards to finish. First out is the President, then the Vice; the one before last is the Worker and the last is the Porter. You score one point for each player behind you.
- Swap, then most points – From round two the Porter gives the President their 2 best cards and gets any 2 back; the Worker and Vice swap one. Most points after the last round wins.
History & origins
President belongs to the climbing and shedding family, with close connections to Japanese Daifugō and related East Asian games.
Successive players beat the current combination or pass, while finishing order creates the social ranks for the next deal.
It spread widely through informal groups under many names. Exchanges between ranks and permitted combinations differ, so household rules form part of its history.