In Arab countries, particularly in the Levant, Tarneeb is a popular card game, known as "rule" in the Arab Gulf states. The game's main objective is to secure consecutive Tarneeb rounds, fostering a competitive yet engaging experience. Played among four players split into two teams of two, Tarneeb keeps participants engaged until the end of each round, culminating in the announcement of the winning team.

The game utilizes a standard 52-card deck, excluding Jokers. The gameplay commences with the player to the left of the dealer making the first move. Each of the four players sits opposite their teammate, forming two distinct teams.

The initial distribution of cards starts from the dealer's right. The bidding process, which determines the Tarneeb suit, begins with the player to the right of the dealer and ranges from 7 to 13, known as "Cabot" or "livers." The player with the highest bid selects the Tarneeb suit.

If a team fails to meet their bid, they face a penalty. For instance, if a team bids 10 but only secures 9 tricks, they lose the difference (1 trick) while the opposing team gains the tricks they won, which in this case would be 4 tricks. If the opposing team wins 5 tricks, the penalty is exposed.

The game concludes when one team reaches either 61 or 31 points, depending on the pre-agreed target set by the players before the start of the game.

The card hierarchy in Tarneeb is as follows: Ace (Cut), King (Sheikh), Queen (girl), Jack (born), followed by the descending order from 10 to 2.