Card games are at the heart of every Jordanian and Arab gathering — from Tarneeb in the diwan to Hand with the family. Here are the most popular Arabic card games, plus Amman Deal, a new card game designed in Amman.
Note: we make Amman Deal, so we put it first 😄 — the rest are classics we genuinely love.
Popular Arabic & Jordanian card games
1. Amman Deal (عمان ديل)
A fast, funny card game about Amman's neighbourhoods — collect three property sets, charge rent and steal from friends with action cards in Jordanian Arabic. Physical box in Jordan; free online and on iPhone. Play now
2. Tarneeb (طرنيب)
The Levant's favourite partnership bidding game: bid how many tricks you and your partner will take, with a trump suit.
3. Trix (تركس)
A compendium of four "kingdoms", each with its own contracts — a long, strategic evening game popular in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
4. Hand (هاند)
A rummy-style melding game played in homes across Jordan and the Gulf.
5. 400 (أربعمية)
A partnership bidding game where teams race to 41 points.
6. Baloot (بلوت)
The Gulf's most popular card game, fast and full of its own terminology.
How Amman Deal works
- Everyone starts with 5 cards.
- On your turn, draw 2 cards, then make up to 3 moves: bank money, lay down a property, or play an action card.
- Charge rent — players who can't pay in cash pay with property.
- The first player to complete 3 property sets wins.
FAQ
What are the most popular card games in Jordan and the Arab world?
Classic trick-taking and rummy games played with a standard deck — Tarneeb, Trix, Hand, 400 (Arba'meh), Baloot and Basra — plus newer games such as Amman Deal, a Jordanian card game themed on Amman's neighbourhoods.
Is there a Jordanian card game?
Yes. Amman Deal (عمان ديل) is a card game designed in Amman, Jordan: 159 cards, 2–6 players, about 20 minutes, ages 8+. Collect property sets from real Amman neighbourhoods, charge rent and play action cards written in Jordanian Arabic. Free to play online at ammandeal.com/play and on iPhone.
What is a good Arabic card game for families?
For mixed ages, Amman Deal and UNO are easy to learn in a couple of minutes. For experienced players, Tarneeb and Trix are the classics.
Can I play an Arabic card game online with friends?
Amman Deal has free online multiplayer with private rooms, WhatsApp invite links and in-game voice chat, in the browser and on iPhone.
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