Mu and Lots More

Overview

Mu and Lots More is a collection of four trick-taking card games by different designers: Mu, NJET, Was sticht?, and Meinz. Each game features unique twists on trick-taking mechanics. The collection uses a custom deck of 60 cards in 5 suits, numbered 0-11, enabling all four games with one card set.

Components

• 60 cards in 5 suits (numbered 0-11 per suit)
• Scoring tokens/pad

Setup

Choose which of the four games to play. Each has its own setup and rules. All use the same 60-card deck.

Turn Structure

Varies by game – see individual game descriptions below.

Actions

Mu (3-6 players)

A partnership trick-taking game where the partnerships and trump are determined through a unique bidding process each hand. Players bid by playing cards from their hand; the highest bidder becomes the Chief (choosing trump) and the second-highest becomes their partner. Points are scored from captured cards, with the Chief’s team needing to hit a target based on the bid.

NJET (2-5 players)

A trick-taking game where trump and other rules are determined by elimination. At the start of each hand, players take turns removing options (suits, starting player choices, scoring modifiers) from a grid until only one remains for each category. This creates unique conditions for each hand.

Was sticht? (3-4 players)

Players draft their hands from a display of face-up cards, choosing which cards to take. Then trick-taking proceeds with the drafted hands. The twist is that players have partial knowledge of what others hold based on the draft.

Meinz (3-5 players)

A trick-taking game where players can “claim” a trick by announcing they will win it before it is played. Successfully claimed tricks are worth extra points, but failing a claim costs points. Standard trick-taking otherwise.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

Each game has its own scoring system based on tricks won, cards captured, or special conditions met. Multiple hands are played, and the player with the highest cumulative score wins.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• The 60-card deck with 5 suits enables all four games without modification.
• Each game has detailed rules in the rulebook; this summary covers the core concepts.
• All four games are trick-taking at their core but each adds a significant twist that changes strategy.

Player Reference

Game	Players	Key Mechanic
Mu	3-6	Bidding determines partnerships and trump
NJET	2-5	Elimination voting sets trump and rules
Was sticht?	3-4	Card drafting before trick-taking
Meinz	3-5	Claiming tricks for bonus points