How to host an online game night with friends (step by step)

6 November 2026 · Jakoz Gaming

Your friends are spread across Dubai, Riyadh and Kuwait, or just across town on a weeknight. You can still have a proper game night together. Here is a simple plan that works every time.

1. Pick a time and a host

One person hosts. Send the time in your group chat a day before: “Thursday 9 pm, Jakoz game night.” Thursday and Friday evenings are the easiest in the Gulf.

2. Start in the Majlis

The host opens a Majlis and shares the link. Everyone joins by voice first, says hello and settles in. Nobody has to download anything; the link opens in the browser.

3. Choose games for the group size

• 4 people: Baloot, Jakaro or Speed ♠ in two teams.
• 2 to 4 people: Ludo or ONO for fast, noisy rounds.
• Odd numbers: two tables at once, or a Chess match while the others play Ludo.

4. Share one room link

Tap Play with friends, then send the link or the 6-letter code. Empty seats can be filled with computer players so nobody waits.

5. Keep it fun

• Rotate partners every few games so teams stay even.
• Play for coins, not money. Coins are only for fun and stakes at the table.
• Use the quick chat and emoji reactions for the big moments.
• End back in the Majlis to chat about the best plays.

Start your first game night now: open Jakoz.

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