rummy
Machiavelli
A manipulation rummy game: rearrange shared sets and runs to fit cards from your hand, leaving every table card in a legal meld.
- Players
- 2–5
- What you need
- Two standard 52-card decks, no jokers (104 cards)
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These card games start with M. Browse by name, compare what you need, then follow a guide or the linked rules.
social
Mafia
A social deduction game in which ordinary cards secretly assign town and Mafia roles. Discussion and voting matter more than the cards themselves.
- Players
- 7 total for this teaching setup: 6 players + 1 moderator
- What you need
- Selected cards from a standard deck
collectible
Magic: The Gathering
A trading card game of lands, spells and creatures. Begin with a two-player learning game; other formats change deck construction and player counts.
- Players
- 2 for a basic duel; varies by format
- What you need
- Each player needs an appropriate Magic deck
Quick introductionRule source
shedding
Mao
A shedding game with hidden table rules: match cards, notice patterns and learn from penalty cards. Each group has its own version.
- Players
- 3–6 (suggested teaching table)
- What you need
- Standard 52-card deck; more packs for larger tables
matching
Mau Mau
Match the suit or rank and shed your hand. Sevens, eights and jacks add draw, skip and suit-choice effects in the version described here.
- Players
- 2–5 with one 32-card pack
- What you need
- 32 cards: 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A in each suit
matching
Memory (Concentration)
Turn over two cards, remember their positions and collect matching ranks. With a standard deck, the player with the most pairs wins.
- Players
- 2+ (Bicycle multiplayer rules)
- What you need
- Standard 52-card deck
Quick introductionRule source
shedding
Michigan Rummy
A stops-family game of ascending suited sequences and chip pots. Check whether your group means traditional Michigan or a poker-and-stops edition.
- Players
- 3–8 (traditional Michigan reference)
- What you need
- One standard 52-card deck, four layout markers and play chips
racing
Mille Bornes
A dedicated-deck racing game: play distance cards, repair hazards and protect your journey with safeties. Editions differ in restart and scoring rules.
- Players
- 2, 3, 4 or 6 (Classic rules)
- What you need
- Mille Bornes Classic deck: 106 playing cards plus reference cards
Set collection
Monopoly Deal
Use property, money and action cards to collect three complete property sets in different colors. A dedicated card game, without a Monopoly board.
- Players
- 2–5 (Hasbro G0351)
- What you need
- Monopoly Deal deck (110 cards in G0351)
Quick introductionRule source
dungeon
Munchkin
A humorous dungeon adventure card game: fight monsters, gain treasure and interfere with other players as you race toward the winning level.
- Players
- 3–6 (original base game)
- What you need
- Munchkin base-game cards and a die
Quick introductionRule source
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Traditional card games travel. A special card in one household may do something different in another, and commercial editions can change. Every detailed guide identifies its reference or teaching version.
Mao is especially unusual: discovering the rules is often part of the game. Our guide explains that choice before revealing a starter version. For commercial games, the publisher’s instructions for your edition come first.
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Questions before you deal
What card games start with M?
Mao, Mafia, Machiavelli, Mau Mau, Memory, Michigan Rummy, Mille Bornes, Magic: The Gathering, Monopoly Deal and Munchkin are in this list. They range from games played with ordinary cards to games that require a dedicated commercial deck.
Which M card games can use an ordinary deck?
Mao, Mau Mau, Machiavelli and Memory use ordinary playing cards in the versions discussed here. Mafia can use playing cards to assign roles. Michigan Rummy needs a suitable layout as well as cards and counters. Check each guide for exact setup.
Are these the official rules?
This is an independent guide. Commercial games link to publisher materials, while traditional games identify a reference or a specific teaching version. House rules and editions can differ.
How can I choose a game for my player count?
Use the card game finder to filter this list by player count, deck type and play style. A match follows the documented version, including non-continuous player counts where an edition specifies them.