Play Tarneeb Online
Play the classic Middle Eastern trick-taking card game online. Outsmart your opponents, win the bid, and lead your team to victory.
Rules & Strategy
Tarneeb is a classic Middle Eastern 4-player trick-taking card game played in two competing partnerships. Teams bid on how many tricks they expect to win (from 7 to 13), declare the trump suit (Tarneeb), and play to reach 31 points.
- Teams: 4 players divided into 2 partnerships.
- Bidding: Bid 7 to 13 tricks. Highest bidder chooses the trump (Tarneeb) suit.
- Tricks: Must follow suit if possible. Trump beats off-suit; highest card wins otherwise.
- Score: First team to 31 points wins. Failed bids lose points.
What Our Game Offers
- Instant Matchmaking: Queue up to be matched with online players and launch competitive 2v2 rooms immediately.
- Rating & Rankings: Earn rating points for victories, customize cards, and build your game record.
- Live Friends List: Track your online friends and join their private tables with a single click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tarneeb Online free to play?
Yes. Tarneeb Online is completely free to play in your web browser — no download, no payment, and no sign-up required to start a game.
Can I play Tarneeb online with my friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share the link or 6-digit code with three friends to play a 2-versus-2 partnership match together.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Tarneeb Online runs entirely in your browser on both desktop and mobile. Just open the site and play instantly.
Can I play Tarneeb against the computer?
Yes. You can play solo against AI bots with adjustable difficulty, or queue for online matchmaking against real players.
How many players does Tarneeb need?
Tarneeb is played by exactly four players in two partnerships of two. Empty seats can be filled with bots.
Why is Tarneeb sometimes spelled tarnib, tarnibe, or taraneeb?
These are all transliterations of the same Arabic word طرنيب, meaning 'trump.' The game is also called hakam in the Gulf region. However you spell it, it is the same classic 4-player trick-taking card game you can play free here.