Tarneeb Online
Play Tarneeb 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 Tarneeb on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Tarneeb 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.
Tarneeb: goal and players
Play Tarneeb 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 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
- Four players; partners sit opposite. 13 cards each, play goes counterclockwise.
- Bidding starts after the dealer: bid 7 to 13 tricks for your team (13 is Kaboot), higher than the last bid, or pass and sit out the auction.
- The highest bidder names the trump (the Tarneeb) and leads the first trick.
- Follow the led suit when you can; otherwise play any card. The highest trump wins the trick, else the highest card of the led suit. The winner leads next.
- Made the bid: your team scores the tricks it took (all 13 score 16, or 26 when you bid 13). Fell short: you lose your bid (16 for 13) and the other team scores its tricks.
- The first team to 31 wins.
- Tarneeb 400: hearts are always trump. Everyone bids 2–13 for themselves once; the bids must total 11 or more (more once someone has 30+), or the cards are dealt again. Made: + the bid’s points (5 = 10, 6 = 12, 7 = 14, 8 = 16, 9 = 27, 10+ = 40); fell short: − them. A team wins when one player reaches 41 and the partner is above 0.
- Syrian 41: the last card dealt is shown and trump is the other suit of its colour (clubs → spades, diamonds → hearts). Everyone bids 2–13 for themselves once; under 11 in total means a new deal. Made: + your bid; fell short: − your bid and both opponents gain it. A team wins when one player reaches 41 and the partner is above 0.
- Egyptian: partners, first to 31. Each bid names tricks (7–13) and the trump suit; clubs < spades < hearts < diamonds, so the same number in a higher suit is higher. Passing keeps your right to bid later; the other team may call Double (×2 if the contract is made). The auction ends when the other three pass after the last bid. A team with a weak hand (Ace 4, King 3, Queen 2, Jack 1: 4 or fewer) bids from 8; 9 cards of one suit means you can’t bid.
- Batak: everyone for themselves, five rounds. Bid 5–13 (everyone passes: the dealer takes it at 4); the winner names trump and leads. Follow suit and beat the highest card if you can; with none of the suit you must trump. Trump can’t be led until it has been played. The bidder scores their tricks if they made it, or loses the bid; the others score their tricks, and anyone with no tricks loses the bid.
Scoring and winning
Follow the led suit when you can; otherwise play any card. The highest trump wins the trick, else the highest card of the led suit. The winner leads next.
Made the bid: your team scores the tricks it took (all 13 score 16, or 26 when you bid 13). Fell short: you lose your bid (16 for 13) and the other team scores its tricks.
The first team to 31 wins.
Tarneeb 400: hearts are always trump. Everyone bids 2–13 for themselves once; the bids must total 11 or more (more once someone has 30+), or the cards are dealt again. Made: + the bid’s points (5 = 10, 6 = 12, 7 = 14, 8 = 16, 9 = 27, 10+ = 40); fell short: − them. A team wins when one player reaches 41 and the partner is above 0.
Syrian 41: the last card dealt is shown and trump is the other suit of its colour (clubs → spades, diamonds → hearts). Everyone bids 2–13 for themselves once; under 11 in total means a new deal. Made: + your bid; fell short: − your bid and both opponents gain it. A team wins when one player reaches 41 and the partner is above 0.
Batak: everyone for themselves, five rounds. Bid 5–13 (everyone passes: the dealer takes it at 4); the winner names trump and leads. Follow suit and beat the highest card if you can; with none of the suit you must trump. Trump can’t be led until it has been played. The bidder scores their tricks if they made it, or loses the bid; the others score their tricks, and anyone with no tricks loses the bid.
Tips and strategy
Before bidding, separate likely ace winners from tricks that depend on retaining trump. A long trump suit with low cards does not guarantee a contract. Track played trumps and avoid drawing your partner’s last trump without a reason. If the contract needs one more trick, consider creating an entry for your partner instead of spending every high card immediately. Review which predicted trick failed after the hand.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Tarneeb online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Tarneeb table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Tarneeb with new people?
On JAWNA pick Tarneeb 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 Tarneeb?
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 Tarneeb online with a mic
Is there a free app for Tarneeb?
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 Tarneeb on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 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 Tarneeb?
Follow suit and beat the highest card if you can; with none of the suit you must trump. Trump can’t be led until it has been played. The bidder scores their tricks if they made it, or loses the bid; the others score their tricks, and anyone with no tricks loses the bid.
How do I invite friends to Tarneeb?
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 Tarneeb 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 Tarneeb 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 Tarneeb 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
- Bid – Partners sit opposite. Bid how many of the 13 tricks your team will take, 7 to 13, or pass. The highest bidder names the trump: the Tarneeb.
- Follow suit – Play the suit that was led when you can. The highest card of that suit wins the trick.
- Trump wins – No card of the led suit? Play any card. A trump beats every other suit.
- Score – Make your bid and your team scores the tricks it took. Fall short and you lose your bid. First team to 31 wins.
History & origins
Tarneeb is a partnership trick-taking game associated with the Levant and played more widely across the Arab world.
Its name refers to trump, the suit chosen by the highest bidder. Partners must judge how many tricks their combined cards can win.
Local versions change bidding limits and match targets. Its documented regional tradition is clearer than any claim to a single inventor or first year.