Card games
Klaberjass
The classic two-hander: bella, runs and bête, to 500
Klaberjass — Klob, Clobyosh or Bela to many families — is the two-handed classic of New York, London and Tel Aviv card tables. Six cards and a turn-up, take or pass, three more cards, then nine tricks where the jack and nine of trump rule. If you take the trump, outscore your opponent or go bête. First to 500 wins.
- Players
- 2–3 players
- Length
- 15–20 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play Klaberjass online with friends
At Masa, Klaberjass is a game of its own right next to Belote: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Two players, 32 cards: six each and a turned-up card. Take its suit or pass; then name another suit or pass. Nobody takes: a new deal.
- 2
Three more cards each; the next card is shown. The seven of trump swaps for the turned card.
- 3
Runs: three in a row 20, four or more 50 — only the best one’s owner scores, with a trick. Bella (king and queen of trump) 20.
- 4
Follow suit; beat a trump lead if you can; if you can’t follow, you must trump.
Frequently asked questions
Is Klaberjass the same game as Belote?
No. Klaberjass is played at the same kind of table as Belote, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Klaberjass online with friends?
Yes. Open a Klaberjass table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Klaberjass free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
