Thunee, derived from the Tamil word for water, is a beloved trick-taking card game that originated in Durban, South Africa. This engaging game has roots in the popular Indian and Sri Lankan game 304, offering players a rich cultural experience.
Whether you prefer Single Player or Multiplayer modes, Thunee delivers an unparalleled gaming experience, simulating the real-life thrill of the game. For the best experience and to update or upload your scores, an online connection is essential.
In Multiplayer mode, you can invite friends to be your partners or challenge them to a match. Inviting others is seamless with push notifications or WhatsApp messages. The app keeps track of your games with friends, displaying results and stats on a dedicated statistics page, perfect for friendly bragging rights.
For beginners, the Easy difficulty setting provides assistance and narration to help learn the game effortlessly.
The app is highly customizable through the settings/options menu, allowing you to tailor the game to your preferred style of play. You can adjust various options such as:
- Difficulty levels: Hard, Medium, or Easy
- Score assistance for Medium & Easy modes, providing real-time trick/hand values and scores
- Bidding prompts: choose to be asked to bid all the time or only when holding three or more of the same suit or J9
- Early win or loss notifications when scores exceed the required amount (enabled by default)
- Early victory claims, including Double and Khanuck claims
- Trick clearance time, with the option to click and clear tricks manually (default is 1 second)
- Vocal sounds for bidding, calling Jodhi, and more
- Customizable game appearance with background changes or personal color choices with a vignette effect, and different card packs
- Option to include Royals, where card values are reversed (e.g., Queens become Jacks, Kings become Nines)
For more information, please consult the FAQ section under the help menu.