Mucken

Mucken
Typical Mucken hand using Franconian-pattern cards
OriginFranconia, Germany
TypePoint-trick
Players4
Cards24 or 32
DeckGerman, Bavarian or Franconian pattern
Related games
Bavarian Schafkopf, Bierkopf, German Schafkopf

Mucken or Muck is a variation of the popular German card game, Schafkopf. However, unlike Schafkopf, it must always be played in teams of 2 players, so there are no soloist or Rufer ("caller") contracts. Mucken is mainly found in the province of Upper Franconia in the German state of Bavaria.[1] Mucken is often played in Franconian restaurants, as it is part of the Franconian pub culture. The details of the rules vary greatly, even from village to village.

  1. ^ Schafkopfen und Mucken in Oberfränkischen Kneipen at tvo.de. Retrieved 13 July 2023.