Play Whot online — free, ranked & multiplayer
The card game Naija grew up with. The same Pick Two, Hold On and General Market — now with online matchmaking, daily tournaments and a real-time ladder. Like UNO? You’ll love Whot.
From "Play Now" to your first match — under a minute.
No signup gauntlet. Open the game, pick a mode, deal.
Tap Play
The web app loads instantly. No App Store wait, no email verification, no payment screen.
Pick your mode
Practice against bots, queue for a quick online match, or browse open public tables to jump straight in.
Climb the ladder
Sign in with Google or Apple when you want a ranked seat, tournament entry, or to add friends and Houses.
Daily cups. Real entry fees. Real bragging rights.
Five-minute knockouts and weekend grand prizes. Pick a bracket, grab a seat, climb until you win or get knocked out.
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Built for the table at home and the ladder online.
The traditions of family-room Whot, with the structure of a real competitive game.
House rules, not hardcoded rules
Pick 2, Pick 3, Hold On, General Market, Suspension, defence with the same card — pick the rules your family plays and the match enforces them.
Server-enforced fair play
Every move is validated server-side and timed. No reaching under the table, no “wait my phone froze” rerolls.
Friends, Houses, leaderboards
Add friends, start a House (a private clan), gift coins, spectate live, and climb a global ELO ladder.
Picks up where you left off
Drop a match because your subway tunnel ate the signal — the server holds your seat and lets you reconnect.
Beginner-friendly without being patronising
Toggleable hint glow on legal cards and long-press for rule explanations. Turn it off the moment you stop needing it.
Plays where you do
Same account on iOS, Android and the web. Your wallet, friends, and ranked rating follow you across devices.
Pull up a seat. It's your deal.
Free forever, on every device you actually use.
Guides & how it works
New to online Whot? These guides cover the currency, the rules and every way to play.
Frequently asked questions about Whot
What Whot is, how to play it online, and where you can play — answered.
What is Whot?
Whot is a fast, shedding-type card game hugely popular in Nigeria and across West Africa. Players race to empty their hand by matching shapes (circle, triangle, cross, square, star) and numbers, using special action cards like Pick Two, Hold On and General Market. It's sometimes spelled Wot or What, but the original card game is Whot.
Is PlayWhot free to play?
Yes. PlayWhot is free on iOS, Android and the web. You can play instantly in your browser with no download and no signup.
Can I play Whot online with friends?
Yes. Create a private room and share the code to play Whot with friends, or join public tables and matchmade games against players around the world.
Is PlayWhot multiplayer?
Yes. PlayWhot is real-time multiplayer with online matchmaking, daily tournaments, a ranked ELO ladder, live spectating and clans. You can also practise offline against bots.
How do I play Whot? What are the rules?
Match the top card by shape or number, use special cards such as Pick Two, Hold On, General Market and Suspension to attack and defend, and be the first to empty your hand. See our full Whot rules & special-card guide for the details.