Mulatschak

Background: Mulatschak is a traditional Austrian card game played with a double German deck of 36 cards. It is typically played by three to five players who try to reduce their points to zero or below in order to win a crown. The game is characterized by tactical elements, trick-taking rules, and special rule variations that can differ by region. Mulatschak enjoys great popularity in Austria and is an integral part of many social gaming rounds.
Project: The project “Mulatschak” is the digital adaptation of this traditional card game as a mobile game, complemented by a companion app that provides additional features. The goal is to transfer the classic gaming experience into a modern digital environment while creating new possibilities for interaction and game management. The mobile game serves as the core component of the project and is based on a detailed implementation of the game mechanics. It allows players to compete in single-player mode against two to four AI opponents and follows a fixed, non-modifiable set of game rules. The companion app acts as a supporting tool, allowing users to manually record game results of the classic card game and manage a friends list. Additionally, it features a history function that enables users to review all rounds of recorded games. Registration is required to use the companion app, with a Google login option available to simplify access.
Technology: The mobile game is developed with Unity for Android, while the companion app is built as a native web app using React Native. A Firebase database is utilized for authentication and data management in the companion app.
Outlook: In the future, the mobile game will be expanded to include a multiplayer mode, allowing players to compete online against others. Additionally, it will later be possible to configure game rules individually to create different game variations. The mobile game will be available in a free version with ads as well as a paid, ad-free version. Furthermore, the game will be connected to the same database, enabling virtual game states to be viewed in the companion app, with the display functionality already in place. The companion app will also be enhanced with a statistics overview, providing detailed evaluations of game results.