Matatu Classic
The Matatu you grew up with, now on your phone. Play live against real players across Uganda, win the pot, and cash out straight to your MTN or Airtel Money account.
Play. Win. Cash out to MoMo.
Stake from UGX 200 against real players, win the pot, and withdraw your winnings straight to your MTN or Airtel Money account in minutes.
- Instant deposits with MTN MoMo & Airtel Money
- Winnings go straight to your mobile money account
- Free games too, no money needed
18+ only. Play responsibly.
Made for real Matatu players
Fast, fair games with the rules you know, built for Ugandan phones and networks.
Play online
Get matched with a real opponent in seconds and play live, card for card.
Practise offline
Sharpen your game against the computer — no internet or data needed.
Classic rules
Cut with the 7, ask with an Ace, pick 2, skip with 8 and J — just like at home.
Fair play
Every card is dealt and every move is checked by our server, so nobody can cheat.
How to install
Matatu Classic is installed straight from this website. It takes about a minute.
- DownloadTap Download for Android and wait for the download to finish.
- Open the fileTap the notification, or open MatatuClassic….apk from your Downloads.
- Allow the installIf asked, tap Settings and turn on Allow from this source for Chrome, then go back.
- Install & playTap Install, then Open. Sign in and pick your avatar.
If Google Play Protect shows a warning, tap More details → Install anyway. This appears for apps installed outside the Play Store. Only download Matatu Classic from matatuclassic.com.
How to play
Each player gets 7 cards. Play a card that matches the top card's suit or number — if you can't, pick from the deck. Play all your cards to win.
♣
Your opponent picks 2 cards — unless they answer with their own 2.
♠
Nobody picks, and play starts fresh with any card.
♦
Your opponent misses a turn, so you play again.
♥
Play an Ace on anything and ask for any suit.
♠
The card beside the deck sets the cut suit. Play the 7 of that suit to end the game — both hands are counted and the lower total wins (J 11, Q 12, K 13, A 15, 2 20, others face value).
Join the community
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