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This filter covers only our five M games. Classic Mille Bornes allows 2, 3, 4 or 6, not a continuous 2–6 range. Magic results cover two-player Standard and the four-player Commander setup. Mao is excluded when a number is selected because player numbers vary by group.

Search covers these five games only. Player results match the listed versions. Mao is left out when you select a number because its player count varies by group.

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Hidden-rule shedding

Mao

A shedding game built around discovering hidden rules. Join an established group: there is no single official ruleset to learn.

Players: Varies by group
Deck: Ordinary playing cards; deck count varies by group.

Read the Mao introduction

Ordinary playing cards. Ask your group about player numbers and house rules.

Matching / shedding

Mau Mau

Match suit or rank to shed your hand. You can prepare the traditional short deck from ordinary playing cards.

Players: 2–5 in the selected 32-card version
Deck: 32 ordinary cards: 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K and A in each suit. Remove 2–6 from a 52-card pack.

Read quick rules

Ordinary playing cards. Uses a 32-card deck; agree the special-card rules before play.

Commercial / racing

Mille Bornes

Build distance, stop rivals with hazards and get moving with remedies. Requires the commercial game's own cards.

Players: 2, 3, 4 or 6 (classic rules)
Deck: A dedicated Mille Bornes set: 106 playing cards, plus edition-specific reference cards.

Read quick rules

Dedicated commercial cards required. Classic rules; use the rulebook supplied with your edition.

Commercial / dungeon adventure

Munchkin

A competitive dungeon card game about monsters, treasure and interference from friends. The dedicated Munchkin set is required.

Players: 3–6 (original game)
Deck: Original Munchkin set: 168 cards, one six-sided die and a rulesheet. Provide your own way to track levels, such as counters or paper.

Publisher's game & rule links

Dedicated commercial cards required. See the publisher's guide for the full rules.

Commercial / trading card game

Magic: The Gathering

Build a deck of spells and creatures. Choose a format first: player count, deck construction and starting life depend on it.

Players: 2 (Standard); 4 (selected Commander setup)
Deck: Dedicated Magic cards: at least 60 per Standard deck; 100 including the commander in Commander.

Publisher's beginner guide

Dedicated commercial cards required. Choose Standard for two players or the four-player Commander setup.

Player counts belong to versions.

Mau Mau here uses a 2–5-player short-deck version; other implementations allow more. Follow the rule source linked in each entry, and agree the house rules before dealing.

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