Card games
Saudi Hand
The opening rises every round
Saudi Hand is the Gulf’s take on Hand: the same two decks, two jokers and 14 cards, but the opening keeps rising — whoever opens next must beat the previous opening by at least a point. Five rounds, every player for themselves, and the lowest total wins.
- Players
- 4 players
- Length
- 12–18 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play Saudi Hand online with friends
At Masa, Saudi Hand is a game of its own right next to 51 Rummy: 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
Saudi Hand: two decks with 2 jokers, 14 cards each (the first player 15). Meld runs and sets to empty your hand; the lowest total after 5 rounds wins.
- 2
Open with melds worth 51+ in one turn; after that, meld and lay off on any meld freely.
- 3
Rising opening: each opening must beat the previous one by at least a point.
- 4
Draw, or take the last discard — it must go into a new meld (or your opening) this turn.
- 5
One joker per meld. A run’s joker comes back for its exact card; a set’s only for both missing suits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saudi Hand the same game as 51 Rummy?
No. Saudi Hand is played at the same kind of table as 51 Rummy, 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 Saudi Hand online with friends?
Yes. Open a Saudi Hand table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Saudi Hand free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
