Tonj Online
Play Tonj 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 Tonj on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Tonj 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.
Tonj: goal and players
Play Tonj 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 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
- Two players, a full deck each. Your reserve (13, top card showing), four cards to the houses, the rest is your stock.
- In the middle, eight Ace piles: an Ace starts one, then the same suit up to King.
- Houses build down in alternating colours. You can also load a card onto your opponent’s reserve or fire: same suit, one higher or lower.
- Play from your reserve and the houses, then turn your stock: play the card if you can, or it goes on your fire and the turn passes.
- Once you turn a card from your stock, play that card (or throw it) before any other card.
- The top card of your fire can go onto an Ace pile, a house with cards, or an empty house.
- A card that can go on an Ace pile must go first. Skip it and your opponent calls Tonj and takes the turn.
- An empty house takes a card from your reserve, another house, your turned card, or the top of your fire.
- First to empty their reserve, stock and fire wins.
Scoring and winning
Two players, a full deck each. Your reserve (13, top card showing), four cards to the houses, the rest is your stock.
First to empty their reserve, stock and fire wins.
Tips and strategy
Check available foundation plays first: missing an obligatory play lets the opponent call Tonj and take the turn. Prefer moves that expose a new pile card over rearrangements that create no options. Finish intended moves before turning a stock card, since that card must be played or discarded before another. Look for legal additions to the opponent’s fire or Tonj pile, and remember the top card of your own fire can sometimes return to play.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I play Tonj online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Tonj table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Tonj with new people?
On JAWNA pick Tonj 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 Tonj?
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 Tonj online with a mic
Is there a free app for Tonj?
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 Tonj on JAWNA?
The available player counts are 2 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 Tonj?
First to empty their reserve, stock and fire wins.
How do I invite friends to Tonj?
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 Tonj 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 Tonj 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 Tonj 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
- Ace piles – Two players, a full deck each. In the middle, eight Ace piles: an Ace starts one, then the same suit up to King. Your reserve’s top card shows.
- Houses go down – Your houses build down in alternating colours: a black 8 on a red 9. An empty house takes any card.
- Load your opponent – You can also put a card on your opponent’s reserve or fire: same suit, one higher or lower.
- Al Ain rules – Turned a card? Play it or throw it first. Your fire’s top card can go on an Ace pile or any house.
- Tonj! – A card that can go on an Ace pile must go there first. Skip it and your opponent can tap Tonj! to end your turn. A wrong Tonj: 2 warnings, then you lose a turn.
- Empty everything – Play from your reserve and houses, then turn your stock: play the card if you can, or it goes on your fire and the turn passes. First to empty reserve, stock and fire wins.
History & origins
Tonj is the Middle Eastern name for a competitive patience game related to Russian Bank, also known as Crapette.
Two players build shared foundations while managing separate stocks and reserves. This turns normally solitary patience play into a direct contest.
The familiar Tonj call concerns overlooked compulsory moves. The regional name should not be used to infer a separate ancient origin or a proven Russian inventor.