I thought you might mind the following of interest--a different
approach to the game of Mao as we play it here in Oklahoma.  I submit the
following in hopes you will post it on the internet.


OKLAHOMAN MAO

We have four players: Jeff, Justin, Robert, and Kyle.  Kyle is new to
Mao, Robert has played a little before, and Jeff and Justin are
experienced players.

Jeff is Dealer.

Jeff says, "I am Mao." and then, "Fairy rules are in effect."

[deals 5 cards to all players]
[places deck on table]

Robert picks up cards. Jeff says, "Touching cards." and deals a card to
Robert.

[Jeff turns over top card, 6 of clubs]

Justin plays a 2 of clubs and says, "Hi!"

Robert sees a hot chick and is distracted and after 5 seconds, Jeff deals
a card to him and says, "5 seconds."

Robert puts down a Jack of Clubs and Justin yells, "Hearts."

Kyle puts down a Queen of Hearts and Jeff deals a card to him and says,
"Homosexuality."

Jeff puts down a 7 of hearts and says, "Have a nice day."

Justin plays a 7 of clubs and says, "Have a very nice day."

Robert puts down a 9 of clubs.  Jeff deals 5 cards to him and says,
"Failure to play a 7."  He waits a second, deals another card to him and
says, "Failure to say 'WOOHOO!!!' "  Robert says, "WOOHOO!!!"

Kyle puts down a 7 of clubs. [2 decks are used, though it doesn't matter]
 Jeff gives him a card and says, "Failure to say, 'Have a nice day!' "

Jeff plays a 2 of clubs.  Robert gives a card to Jeff, saying, "Failure
to say 'Hi!' "  Jeff gives the card back and gives him another and says,
"Correcting Mao."

Justin plays an Ace of clubs.

Jeff plays a Jack of clubs and says "Diamonds."

Kyle plays and Ace of diamonds.

Jeff plays an 8 of diamonds and says, "Mao."

Justin plays a 2 of diamonds, and Jeff gives it back and says, "Bad
Play!!!"

Robert plays another 8 of diamonds, Jeff gives him a card and says,
"Cloning."

Jeff draws a card and plays the Queen of diamonds.

Justin plays a Queen of spades, and Jeff gives him a card and says,
"Homosexuality."

Robert plays a Jack of spades, says, "Hearts.", and Jeff deals him 2
cards, saying, "Multiple Partners."

Kyle plays a 2 of hearts and says "Hi!"

Jeff plays a 3 of hearts and says, "Game!"

Later, they discuss the game, and Justin says, "I hate fairy rules. 
Could you imagine a KJQQJKK?  6 cards, yuck."


Jeff Keeling