Card games
Mau-Mau
Jacks are wild, sevens draw two
Mau-Mau is the card game every German learns at the kitchen table: 32 cards, five each, match the suit or the rank. Jacks change the suit, a 7 makes the next player draw two — unless they answer with a 7 — and an 8 skips them. Say “Mau!” with your second-to-last card, or you draw.
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Length
- 8–20 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play Mau-Mau online with friends
At Masa, Mau-Mau is a game of its own right next to Crazy Eights: 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
Be the first to play all your cards.
- 2
Play one card that matches the top card's suit or number.
- 3
32 cards (7 to ace), 5 each.
- 4
Jacks are wild (but never on a jack): name the next suit.
- 5
7: the next player draws 2 — unless they play a 7 too, and it adds up.
- 6
8: the next player is skipped.
- 7
Can't play? Draw one card and play it if it fits.
- 8
Down to one card? Tap Mau! as you play — or draw 2.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mau-Mau the same game as Crazy Eights?
No. Mau-Mau is played at the same kind of table as Crazy Eights, 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 Mau-Mau online with friends?
Yes. Open a Mau-Mau table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Mau-Mau free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
