Tarneeb rules — how to play

Tarneeb is a fast partnership game: four players in two teams, a full 52-card deck, and 13 tricks. Teams bid the number of tricks (7–13) and pick trump. First team to 31 wins.

4 players · 2 teams52-card deckWin at 31

Overview

Tarneeb uses a full 52-card deck — 13 cards each and 13 tricks per round. Cards rank naturally, Ace high.

How to play

  1. Bidding — Each player bids the number of tricks their team commits to win (7 to 13) or passes. The highest bidder picks the trump suit.
  2. Play — Follow the led suit if you can; otherwise play trump or any card. Trump beats any other suit.
  3. Make the contract — If the bidding team takes at least its bid in tricks it scores the bid; otherwise it loses that amount.

Scoring & winning

  • Contract made: +the bid for your team. Failed: −the bid.
  • The first team to reach 31 points wins the match.

Strategy

Don't over-bid without strong trumps — a failed contract is scored against you.

FAQ

A full 52-card deck — 13 cards per player.

The minimum bid is 7 and the maximum is 13 (all tricks).

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