Learn Arabic card games — then play them online

Kroot is a free online platform for the card games played across the Middle East: Trix, Tarneeb, Hand and Banakil. Every guide below walks through the full rules, scoring and beginner strategy — and when you're ready, you can start a game in your browser and invite friends with a link. No download, no account required.

• Trix (تركس)

  Learn how to play Trix (Trex): the 4 kingdoms, 5 contracts, doubling and exact scoring, explained simply. Then play Trix free online with friends or bots.

  Read the rules Play Trix

• Tarneeb (طرنيب)

  Learn how to play Tarneeb step by step: teams, bidding from 7 to 13, choosing trump and exact scoring. Then play Tarneeb free online with friends or AI.

  Read the rules Play Tarneeb

• Hand (هاند)

  Learn the Hand card game rules: the 51-point opening, sets and runs, going Hand, scoring and Saudi Hand. Then play Hand free online with friends or bots.

  Read the rules Play Hand

• Banakil (بناكل)

  Banakil rules made simple: the 106-card deal, runs and 3s/Aces sets, wild 2s and Jokers, cold hands and exact scoring. Then play Banakil free online on Kroot.

  Read the rules Play Banakil

Why play on Kroot?

Kroot runs entirely in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop, with apps on iOS and Android. Create a private room and share the link to play with friends, or jump in and play against smart AI opponents. Games are available in Arabic and English, they're free, and your progress, coins and achievements follow you across devices.