Card games that
start with M.
From Memory to Mau Mau, find a familiar favorite or learn something new. Explore the names, learn the basics, and deal yourself in.
Make a little Memory.
Flip. Remember. Find the pair.
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Card games that start with M include Memory, Mau Mau, Montana, Monte Carlo, Miss Milligan, Manni, Mao, Mus, Mizerka, Machiavelli, Munchkin and Magic: The Gathering. Some use a standard deck; others have their own cards.
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8 gamesFree browser games, from quick matching to a proper solitaire challenge.
Montana Solitaire
Move cards into the gaps and bring four rows into perfect suit order.
Mountain Solitaire
Clear the peaks with cards one rank higher or lower than the open card.
Maya Pyramid Solitaire
Find combinations that add to 11 in this Maya-themed solitaire puzzle.
Magic Castle Solitaire
Play higher or lower, use bonus cards and work through a colorful castle.
Monte Carlo Solitaire
Find equal ranks touching in a five-by-five grid, then close the gaps.
Miss Milligan Solitaire
Work with two decks, eight foundations and a reserve for the endgame.
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What kind of game is your kind?
Something simple
Memory has one job: find the pairs. Choose a small board and learn as you play.
Try Memory →A little competition
Match suits or ranks and race to empty your hand against computer opponents.
Try Mau Mau →A quiet challenge
Turn a scrambled table into ordered rows. Montana rewards thinking a move ahead.
Try Montana →The M card game list.
15 games to knowThis list brings together traditional games, solitaire variants and commercial card games. “Play here” means an edition is available on this site; the other entries link to rules or the publisher.
| Card game | Type | The idea | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mau Mau | Shedding | Match the previous card by suit or rank and be first to empty your hand. House rules vary. | Play here → |
| Montana Solitaire | Solitaire | Arrange each row in suit order from 2 through king by moving cards into gaps. | Play here → |
| Mountain Solitaire | Tripeaks solitaire | Clear the mountain layout by choosing an exposed card one rank above or below the waste card. | Play here → |
| Maya Pyramid Solitaire | Adding solitaire | Remove combinations with a total value of 11 and earn points toward a Maya pyramid. This edition uses cards or coins. | Play here → |
| Magic Castle Solitaire | Tripeaks solitaire | Clear cards one rank above or below the open card; this edition adds bonus cards and castle progression. | Play here → |
| Monte Carlo Solitaire | Pairing solitaire | Remove adjacent equal ranks from a 5 by 5 grid, close gaps and refill from the stock. | Play here → |
| Miss Milligan Solitaire | Two-deck solitaire | Build eight same-suit foundations from ace to king, managing alternating-color tableau runs and a late reserve. | Play here → |
| Memory | Matching / concentration | Turn over two cards, keep matching ranks and remember the positions of unmatched cards. | Play here → |
| Manni | Trick-taking | Exchange with a spare hand when allowed, follow suit and aim to exceed the trick quota. Variants differ. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Mao | Shedding / hidden rules | Learn the table rules through play and penalties while trying to shed cards. Rules vary and are often deliberately undisclosed. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Mus | Partnership / bluffing | Two partnerships compare hands through several scoring categories, with bluffing and agreed signals. A 40-card Spanish deck is used. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Mizerka | Contract trick-taking | Play six contracts, including suits, no trump and an avoid-tricks contract, with quotas changing by position. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Machiavelli | Manipulation rummy | Meld cards into sets and runs and rearrange existing table melds while leaving every group valid. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Munchkin | Commercial adventure card game | Fight monsters, collect items and compete to reach level 10. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
| Magic: The Gathering | Commercial collectible card game | Build a deck and cast spells to defeat opponents under a chosen official format. | Rules / publisher ↗ |
More than one way
to play a card.
The first letter is the connection. The games themselves can feel very different.
Standard decks, special decks and solo games
If you are choosing a game for a real deck of cards, start with a traditional name such as Mau Mau, Memory, Manni, Mao, Mus or Machiavelli. Check the rules before dealing: the number of players, number of decks and special cards vary. Mus, for example, uses a Spanish deck. A browser edition can also have its own rules, so its help screen is the guide to that particular game.
For solo play, Montana, Monte Carlo and Miss Milligan are different kinds of patience. Montana is about putting rows into order. Monte Carlo is about finding neighboring pairs. Miss Milligan uses two decks and asks you to manage more cards at once. Mountain Solitaire, Maya Pyramid Solitaire and Magic Castle Solitaire are named online editions with their own layouts and goals.
Matching, shedding or taking tricks?
A matching game asks you to find a relationship between cards. Memory hides the faces and tests where you remember seeing them. Monte Carlo leaves the faces visible, but only neighboring equal ranks can be removed. A shedding game such as Mau Mau asks you to empty your hand instead. Trick-taking games such as Manni and Mizerka involve rounds of cards played by different players, with the rules deciding who takes each trick.
What about Magic and Munchkin?
Magic: The Gathering and Munchkin both belong on a list of card games beginning with M. They use their own commercial cards and have their own publishers. We link to their official information rather than offering an unofficial embedded copy. Finding a name on this list does not mean every game is free or playable here.
A few good questions.
What are some card games that start with M?
Memory, Mau Mau, Montana Solitaire, Monte Carlo Solitaire, Miss Milligan, Manni, Mao, Mus, Mizerka and Machiavelli are examples. Commercial card games include Munchkin and Magic: The Gathering. The table above shows their different styles and links to games or rules.
Which M card games can I play alone?
Memory can be played as a solo matching challenge. Montana, Monte Carlo, Miss Milligan, Mountain Solitaire, Maya Pyramid Solitaire and Magic Castle Solitaire are solitaire options. Our Mau Mau edition uses computer opponents.
Are these games free to play?
The eight browser editions listed in the playable collection are free to start. Seven are supplied by third parties and may show advertising. Our single-player Memory edition has no ads. No M Card Games account is required.
Is Mahjong a card game that starts with M?
Traditional Mahjong uses tiles, not playing cards, so it is not included in this card-game list. Mahjong Solitaire is also a tile-matching game. The spelling fits the letter, but the equipment and game type are different.
Is Mao the same game as Mau Mau?
No. They are related through shedding-game ideas, but Mao is known for rules that players discover through play and penalties. Mau Mau usually states its rules before play. Both have many local variations.
Can I play on a phone?
The site and our Memory game support small screens and touch. Third-party game layouts vary; use fullscreen or landscape orientation if a table feels cramped. An external game link is available if a browser blocks an embedded game.