Card games
Jiji-nuki
Old Maid with a hidden odd card: nobody knows it
Jiji-nuki is the Old Maid every Japanese family plays: instead of a joker, one card is taken out of the full deck face down before the deal, so its partner is the card nobody can pair. Draw from your neighbour, throw out your pairs and keep a straight face — you only find out which card is the odd one when somebody is left holding it.
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Length
- 3–5 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play Jiji-nuki online with friends
At Masa, Jiji-nuki is a game of its own right next to Old Maid: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Pairs of the same rank are thrown out by themselves.
- 2
On your turn, take a face-down card from the player before you: tap to point, tap again to take.
- 3
When someone picks from you, shuffle your cards or tease one to bluff.
- 4
No cards left? You are safe this deal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jiji-nuki the same game as Old Maid?
No. Jiji-nuki is played at the same kind of table as Old Maid, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Jiji-nuki online with friends?
Yes. Open a Jiji-nuki table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Jiji-nuki free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
