Mus (card game)

Mus is a traditional card game Basque origin, which is mainly played in Spain, but also in Germany.

Regulate

The game is played with Spanish cards and in two teams of two. Each player is dealt four cards. If no player is contrary, can be changed to improve the quality of one's sheet any number of cards. The willingness to swap is indicated by the announcement of " Mus ". If all four players " Mus " say can be exchanged. This process can be repeated as often.

Objectives

The aim of the game is to win a pre-agreed number of sets. A set usually goes for over thirty points. Points you get by taking out bets on the strength of the leaves of their own team. These obtained after completion of the betting round, the team that has won a particular bet, for certain combinations of cards special points. There are four bet succession:

• Grande: It depends on the highest possible cards.
• Chica: It depends on the lowest possible cards.
• Pares: It depends on the highest possible pair combinations.
• Juego: With this bet, it depends on certain point value combinations.

All four bets are played with the same leaves, uncovered the cards after all four bets. Consequently many Bluff opportunities arise.

Signals

It is expressly permits such as also in Watten, in Mus the use of certain specified secret sign to signal the team partner what cards you have on hand. For example, a short signaled biting on the center of the lower lip two kings.