Card games that start with M

#02

Mad Scientist University

publisher

Pitch absurd inventions that solve a prompt using the unlikely object in your hand.

3–7 players 30–60 minDedicated deck

partystorytelling

#03

Magic: The Gathering

official rules

Cast spells, summon creatures, and reduce an opponent’s life using a constructed deck.

2–4 players 20–90 minCollectible / constructed

dueldeck construction

Player count, deck size, and duration vary by format.

#04

Mantis

official rules

Choose to score matching colors or steal a matching stack from another player.

2–6 players 10–20 minDedicated deck

set collectiontake-that

#05

Mao

rules reference

Shed your cards while discovering the group’s hidden rules through penalties and play.

3–8 players 20–60 minStandard deck

sheddinginduction

House rules are the point of the game, so versions differ substantially.

#06

Marvel Champions: The Card Game

official rules

Build a hero deck and cooperate to defeat a villain before its scheme succeeds.

1–4 players 45–90 minDedicated deck

cooperativedeck construction

#07

Mau-Mau

rules reference

Match the top discard by suit or rank and use special cards to disrupt other players.

2–6 players 15–30 minStandard deck

sheddingfamily

Special-card effects vary by country and play group.

#08

Memory (Concentration)

rules reference

Turn over two cards at a time and remember their positions to collect matching pairs.

1–6 players 10–20 minStandard deck

memorymatching

#09

Michigan

rules reference

Combine betting-board payouts, poker comparisons, and a race to shed cards in sequence.

3–8 players 30–60 minStandard deck

stopsbetting

Also encountered under names such as Michigan Rummy; local versions differ.

#10

Mighty

rules reference

Bid for a contract, call a secret partner, and capture point cards in a Korean trick-taker.

5 players 45–90 minStandard deck

trick-takinghidden partnership

The common five-player game uses a standard deck plus one joker.

#11

Mille Bornes

rules reference

Advance toward the distance target while hazards stop rivals and safety cards protect you.

2–6 players 20–45 minDedicated deck

racetake-that

#12

Mindbug

official rules

Play creatures in a compact duel, knowing your opponent can steal two key plays.

2 players 15–25 minDedicated deck

dueltactical

#13

Monopoly Bid

official rules

Bid secretly for property cards and complete three color sets before anyone else.

2–5 players 15–20 minDedicated deck

auctionset collection

#14

Monopoly Deal

official rules

Collect three complete property sets while charging rent and playing disruptive actions.

2–5 players 15–20 minDedicated deck

set collectiontake-that

#15

Moose Master

official rules

Follow changing table rules, catch mistakes, and avoid accumulating penalty cards.

3–10 players 30 minDedicated deck

partyrules chaos

#16

Muffin Time

publisher

Use action, counter, and trap cards in a chaotic race to hold exactly ten cards.

2–8 players 20–40 minDedicated deck

partytake-that

#17

Munchkin

official rules

Kick down doors, fight monsters, collect treasure, and interfere with rivals racing to level ten.

3–6 players 60–120 minDedicated deck

take-thatadventure

#18

Mus

rules reference

Partners draw, discard, signal, and wager across four comparisons in a Basque classic.

4 players 30–60 minSpecialty deck

vyingpartnership

Usually played with a 40-card Spanish deck; regional scoring varies.

#19

Mystic Vale

publisher

Improve cards inside transparent sleeves and push for resources without spoiling your turn.

2–4 players 45–60 minDedicated deck

deck-buildingpush-your-luck