Mas
The Swedish card game in two halves, also called Skitgubbe: collect cards in duels, then get rid of them. The last with cards is the Mas.
- 2–5 players
- 10–25 min
- Card game
- Classic
- Shedding
Free during the beta, no ads and nothing to download. Play in the browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
How to play
The Swedish card game in two halves (also called Skitgubbe): collect good cards in duels, then get rid of them. Whoever is left with cards last is the Mas.
- Everyone gets three cards, the rest is the stock. The first half is duels: the leader plays a card and the next player answers with one. The higher card takes both (the ace is highest, suits do not matter), and the winner leads against the next player.
- If the cards are equal they stay, and the same two duel again. The winner then takes them all.
- After each card you play you draw a new one, so you have three cards while the stock lasts. You may also take a chance: play the top card of the stock without seeing it.
- The last card of the stock is shown: its suit is trumps in the second half, and whoever drew it keeps it. When the hands are empty, everyone picks up the cards they won.
- Second half: whoever drew the last card starts. Play a card. The next must beat it with a higher card of the same suit or with a trump (a trump is only beaten by a higher trump), or pick up the top card.
- When as many cards have been played to the pile as there are players still in, the pile is put away and whoever played last starts again.
- Whoever gets rid of all their cards is done. The last one left with cards is the Mas and loses. Remaining card counts do not decide a stuck game.
- If the cards keep going around without a pile being put away, or after 2,000 moves, Spelbordet’s technical guard interrupts the game without a winner or loser. No win is recorded. Start a new game.
Good to know
First half
Winning duels gives you more cards for the second half. High cards and trumps are good to collect, low cards are only a burden. Sometimes it pays to let the other take a poor duel.
Playing a card
Tap the card. Cards you may not play are grey.
Vs computer
Choose 1–4 opponents and how hard they are. The first out of cards wins and gets experience points.
With friends
Set up a table and share the code, or invite a friend from Spelbordet’s start page.
Questions and answers
How do you play Mas?
The Swedish card game in two halves, also called Skitgubbe: collect cards in duels, then get rid of them. The last with cards is the Mas. The full rules are above.
How many can play Mas?
2–5 players.
How long does a game of Mas take?
About 10–25 minutes.
Can you play Mas without an account?
No, Mas needs an account on Spelbordet.
Can you play Mas on a phone?
Yes. The game runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. There is nothing to download.
Does it cost anything to play Mas here?
No. Spelbordet is free during the beta and has no ads.