Whist with Twists

Whist with Twists — play Rung, Court Piece, Hokm and Whist online, free

Every hand has an angle.

The trick-taking game you grew up with — Rung, Court Piece, Hokm, Whist — online and free, with mechanics none of them have. Hidden trumps. Stolen cards. Piles you only collect by winning twice in a row.

No account needed — play as a guest for as long as you like. Have an account? Sign in

A four-player table in Whist with Twists: diamonds are trump, three hearts are on the felt and it is your turn to play.
  • Free in your browser — nothing to download
  • Two, three or four players
  • Private tables for your friends

The game you know, with new ways to win it

Follow suit, trump beats everything, most hands takes the round — all of that still holds. The twists are variants you pick before a match.

Hidden TrumpThe caller hides the trump face down. Until someone exposes it, there is no trump at all.Double TrickWon hands pile up in the middle. Only two in a row sweeps the lot.WeaponsOne move per round that breaks the rules — and a defence for the ones aimed at you.

All six twists, explainedNew to the game? How to play

An opponent has seized a card; the Shield answer asks which card to give back, with six seconds left.The weapon turn after the deal: Replace a Card with the Dagger, Seize a Card with the Arrow, or Bomb and Redeal with the Cannon.

Now live

Seven weapons. One per round. Choose well.

Turn weapons on when you set up a game. Each round every player gets a single turn to use one — so the Lance you spend on the trump is the Shield you will not have when an Arrow comes for your ace.

  • Lance · Change the TrumpOverrule the call the moment it is made.Opponents of the caller · Standard trump
  • Banner · Reinstate TrumpThe caller puts the original suit back.Defence · answers the Lance
  • Arrow · Seize a CardTake one of a rival’s at random, give one of yours.Every table
  • Shield · Regain and ReturnTake your card back the moment it is seized.Defence · answers the Arrow
  • Dagger · Replace a CardCut one card loose into the deck, draw one blind.2 and 3 players
  • Cannon · Bomb and RedealThrow in your thirteen, redraw from them and the deck.2 and 3 players
  • Crossed swords · Exchange with PartnerSend your partner a card; they send one back.4 players

Win weapons from mystery boxes and the daily lucky draw.

Deal your friends in

Your card night, at a real table — even when half of you are in another city.

  1. Open a private table

    Pick two, three or four players, the variants and whether weapons are on.

  2. Send the invite

    Share a six-letter code or a link straight to WhatsApp. Friends join from their browser, no download.

  3. Deal

    Seat everyone where you like. Anyone missing? A bot takes the chair, and rematches are one tap.

On your phone, today

It runs in the browser on any phone. Add it to your home screen and it opens full screen, like an app — same account, same coins.

  • iPhone and iPad — open this page in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
  • Android — open this page in Chrome, tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.

Native apps are on the way

  • App Store
  • Google Play

Questions players ask

What is Whist with Twists?

A free online trick-taking card game for 2, 3 or 4 players. It plays like Rung, Court Piece, Hokm and classic Whist — follow suit, trump beats every other suit, most hands wins the round — with new twists on top: Hidden Trump, Undeclared Trump, Double Trick, the Ace Rule and Weapons.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is free to play in your browser, with nothing to download. Tap Play now and you are dealt in as a guest — no sign-up, no form. Create an account whenever you like (13+) to keep your coins, boxes and match history on any device; everything you earned as a guest carries over.

Is this the same game as Rung, Court Piece or Hokm?

It is the same family. Rung (also called Court Piece or Coat Piece), Hokm and Whist all share the core: 13 cards each, a trump suit called after the first five cards, follow suit, and courts for taking all thirteen hands. Play a Standard round with Single Trick and it feels like the game you grew up with. The twists are optional variants you choose before each match.

Can I play with friends online?

Yes. Open a private table, then share its six-letter code or an invite link on WhatsApp or anywhere else. Friends join from the link in their browser, and bots take any empty seats. You can also play public tables with other players, or play against bots at four difficulty tiers.

How many players can play?

Two, three or four. Two players play a head-to-head Duel with 26 cards left in the deck; three play a Battle, everyone for themselves; four play in two teams of two, partners sitting opposite. Matches are three rounds, or seven in an Epic War.

What are Weapons?

One special move per round that bends the rules: change the trump with the Lance, replace a card with the Dagger, seize an opponent’s card with the Arrow, redraw your whole hand with the Cannon, or trade with your partner with the Crossed swords. Defences answer back — the Shield takes a seized card back and the Banner reinstates a changed trump. Weapons are switched on or off when you set up a game, and you win them from mystery boxes and the lucky draw.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes — it runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, tablets and computers. Add it to your home screen and it opens full screen like an app. Native apps for the App Store and Google Play are on the way, with the same account and coins.

Pull up a chair

A round takes a few minutes, and new players start with coins to play with.

13+ to create an account. Guests can play right away.