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TARNEEB
Tarneeb is a popular trick-taking card game played with a standard 52-card deck, typically enjoyed in Middle Eastern countries. It’s a team-based game where players aim to win tricks by playing the highest card of the leading suit or using the trump suit, called the "Tarneeb." The game requires strategic bidding, skillful play, and cooperation between partners to secure the number of tricks promised in the bid. With its fast-paced and competitive nature, Tarneeb offers a thrilling experience for both casual and seasoned card players.
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HOW TO PLAY TARNEEB ?
TARNEEB RULES
INTRODUCTION
Tarneeb is a four-player partnership card game where players sit across from each other, forming two teams. It is played with a standard deck of playing cards (52 cards, excluding jokers) and follows a counterclockwise direction.
THE DEAL
The dealer deal each player 13 cards each.
TRUMP
Trump is selected by the bidder
THE BIDDING
Bidding starts with the player to the right of the dealer, who declares the number of tricks, they believe their team can win.
The minimum bid is 7 tricks, and the maximum is 13 tricks, known as Kabbout
GAME PLAY
The highest bidder leads the first trick. The turn order then proceeds anticlockwise. Each player must follow suit whenever possible.
If one or more tarneeb (trump) cards are played, the highest-ranked tarneeb card will win the trick.
The player winning the trick will lead the following trick.
SCORE
Each team’s score is the sum of the number of tricks taken by both players.If the bid is met or exceeded, the team is awarded a score equivalent to the number of tricks won.
If the bid requirement is not met, the team has the bid number subtracted from their score.
WINNING
The game ends when one team's total score reaches 31, 41, or 61 points. That team is declared the winner