Yaniv
Also known as: Yaniv card game / Assaf
Yaniv is a card game from Israel for 2 to 5 players. Discard sets and runs to shrink your hand, then call “Yaniv!” at 5 points or less. Play free in your browser, with no account.
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Yaniv in 30 seconds
- SetupDeal five cards each from a 54-card deck with two jokers; turn one card up.
- Discard and drawDiscard one card, a set of a rank or a same-suit run of three or more, then draw from the stock or an end of the last discard.
- YanivAt 5 points or less, call at the start of your turn. Lowest hand scores 0.
- WinningHand points add up; over 100 you are out (200 in the settings). The last player standing wins.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2–5 players |
| Play time | About 20 min |
| Type | Cards |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-26 |
How to play Yaniv online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2–5 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- Two to five players, 54 cards including two jokers (a 52-card deck without jokers can be chosen in the settings).
- Deal five cards each. The rest form the stock; turn its top card face up to start the discard pile.
- Card values: ace 1, 2–10 face value, J/Q/K 10, joker 0.
- The first starter is chosen at random; play goes clockwise.
How to play
- On your turn, discard one group from your hand, then draw one card.
- A group is a single card, two or more cards of the same rank, or three or more consecutive cards of one suit (a run). In runs the ace is low only (A-2-3 yes, Q-K-A no), and a joker can fill a gap.
- Draw the top of the stock, or an end card (first or last) of the group the previous player just discarded. From a single card, take that card. Middle cards cannot be taken.
- When the stock runs out, everything except the last discard is shuffled into a new stock.
- If your hand totals 5 or less, you may call “Yaniv!” at the start of your turn, before discarding. Everyone then shows their hand.
Winning
- If the caller has the lowest total, the call stands: the caller scores 0 and everyone else scores their hand total.
- If anyone has the same or less, it is “Assaf”: the caller scores their hand plus a 30-point penalty. Everyone else scores their hand, including the lowest player.
- A running total of exactly 100 drops to 50, and exactly 200 drops to 100.
- Anyone whose total passes 100 is out (the settings also offer “out over 200”). The last player remaining wins.
- The next round starts with the round’s lowest player (the caller if the call stood, the Assaf player otherwise).
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call limitCall limitCalling Yaniv means ending the round at the start of your turn when your hand totals this much or less. With 7 or less you can call sooner, but it becomes more likely that someone else has the same or less and calls Assaf on you. | The hand total at or below which you may call Yaniv. | 5 or less | Adjustable |
| Assaf penaltyAssaf penaltyAssaf is when someone else's hand totals the same as or less than the Yaniv caller's. The caller then scores their hand plus this penalty. The bigger the penalty, the riskier a borderline call becomes. | Penalty added to the caller’s hand on Assaf. | 30 | Adjustable |
| Assaf player’s scoreAssaf player’s scoreOn Assaf, this is what the lowest player other than the caller scores. If several players tie for lowest, all of them are treated the same way. With their hand, they add their hand total as usual; with 0, they add nothing. Scoring 0 rewards catching the caller even more. | What the lowest player other than the caller scores on Assaf (if tied, every tied lowest player). | Their hand | Adjustable |
| JokersJokersJokers are worth 0, so simply holding one keeps your total down. They can also fill a gap in a run or extend it at either end. Without them, getting your total low is a little harder. | Jokers are worth 0 and can fill gaps in runs. | Two jokers | Adjustable |
| Exact scoresExact scoresYour running total drops when it lands exactly on certain numbers. By default, exactly 100 becomes 50 and exactly 200 becomes 100. With halving, any exact multiple of 50 (50, 100, 150 …) is halved. It gives players close to going out a chance to recover. | Whether a running total drops when it lands exactly on certain numbers. | 100→50 · 200→100 | Adjustable |
| EndingEndingIn the knock-out versions, players drop out once their total goes over the limit, and the last player left wins. In the other version, the game ends as soon as anyone goes over 100 and the lowest total wins, which makes for a shorter game. | When players are out and how the game ends. | Out over 100 | Adjustable |
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FAQ
How many players?
Two to five. Three or four is the sweet spot. Alone, you can play against the computer.
How long does a game take?
About 15–25 minutes with the default “out over 100”. The Ending setting also offers a longer game (out over 200, about 30–45 minutes) or a quick one of about 10–15 minutes.
Do I need special cards?
No. Yaniv is played with an ordinary 54-card deck including jokers, and here you only need a browser.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your browser and play without an account.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-26 · Run by Qdan, Inc.