[wanorris]

Can you place a piece to put someone in check?

It's been at least a couple of decades since I've played bug house, so my memories are pretty hazy.

[kooshball]

>Can you place a piece to put someone in check?

Yes you can. Very often the game ends when a player uses a new piece to checkmate.

More details here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bughouse_chess