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The rules are brutal, but the rewards are worth it in this card game that works a bit like Scrabble. Although there is a solitary version of the game for one player, you can play with up to eight. Cards containing letters of the alphabet and special combinations of letters are dealt in increasing number each time the dealer completes a round. Once you've collected your share, you can discard and pick up a new card with each turn. The object is to turn all the letters in your possession into dictionary-proof words while leaving one stray card as a final discard. You want to be the first to accomplish the goal, of course, but there is a scoring system that makes the play competitive for everyone. One nice element is the cards themselves: the letter design is based on beautiful artwork from Celtic manuscripts. This card game is a 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Award winner. --Tom Keogh
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The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into everyday words. In this fast-paced game, draw and discard in turn. Try to use those high point letters, but don't get caught with them uncombined. A bonus is given for the most words in each round (so little words can help you win), as well as for the longest word. Quiddler is a delightful challenge for both rookies and word game lovers. For up to 8 players.
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483 of 498 people found the following review helpful
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Monopoly is fun, but it takes FOREVER to play, those trivia games are too hard for the kids, Dad can't even draw a stick figure, let alone play Pictionary, and you don't want to spend an hour just setting up an elaborate game and reading the instructions.
So what's the solution? Play QUIDDLER!! Our family loves this game - you can complete a whole game in an hour or less (or you could stop half-way through and finish the game the next evening). In Quiddler, you create words, but unlike Scrabble, it's not always the one with the best vocabulary who gets the most points. You try to make words out of all your letters - there might be a long word which gets lots of points, but it might be little brother over there who is able to make several short words who gets the "most words" bonus and jumps ahead of everyone else!
We played this game last night and were surprised how fast things change - someone who is way ahead after the 3rd round can be behind after the 4th. Just one round can dramatically change things!
Pick a dictionary and let that be your judge on whether or not something is a word. Be sure to find the dictionary BEFORE you start playing because you'll need it!
We've played this game with 4, 5, and 6 people. Anywhere from 1 to 8 people can play - now that's a versatile game!
This is one game where a child isn't necessarily at a disadvantage when playing with adults.
The cards are beautiful - be sure to take time during your fun family evening to notice them!
After loving this game, I bought Set for Christmas and we're going to play this one tonight! ... .
126 of 128 people found the following review helpful
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this game is very easy to pick up and play right out of the box. A total of eight hands are dealt which makes the game short and sweet. We play without a dictionary which is more fun. The players vote on whether we think a word is valid and majority rules. The game really bogs down with players constantly looking up words. The first person to be able to play their whole hand, with one card as a discard, goes out and the rest of the players have one turn to put down as many words as possible. Points are scored based on letter value and some cards have more than one letter such as "qu" or "cl". You lose points for letters that can't be played. You cant play your cards on another players word. Highest score after 8 hands is the winner. Spelling and game usually don't go well together but this is a fun game for any age. I personally like Five crowns better.
116 of 118 people found the following review helpful
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Everyone at our house is looking for the dictionary to help find the best word to use the cards we have been dealt or have drawn. Because it is always challenging (and to avoid disputes) we would recommend the Scrabble Dictionary or a good pocket dictionary as a traveling companion to Quiddler.
The progressive play of the cards (from 3 to 10 cards) changes the dynamics as you begin each round of play and creates new challenges each turn. Perhaps our family is not as competitive as some but we enjoy helping each player optimize the letters (cards) s/he is caught with after the first player goes down. We can all join in finding the best combinaton of words from each players hand to give him/her the best score with the available cards. It is interesting how many options can be found with the same set of letters... very educational and a lot of fun.
I like the solitaire version also... if I have no-one else to play with.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A fantastic fun game for anyone from school age to retirement!
See the title and multiply it many times. It's easy to learn, takes less than a half hour for two to play, exercises the brain and prompts you to greatly expand your vocabulary.
Published 28 days ago by longrov
Great game for 2-6!!
This is a great game for 2-6 people!! It makes you think and expands your vocabulary. It moves along quickly and is never the same game twice. Read more
Published 1 month ago by nancyjean46
Get your vocabulary into gear
My husband and I play cards almost every day. "5 Crowns" and "Quiddler" are getting worn out. We have bought 3 sets so far. In order to learn new words we play with a dictionary. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gerda
one of my favorite games
I love word games, and this is a definite winner. It's not so long that you get tired of it, but it's not so short that it's over before it's begun. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jenn
words,words,words
An enjoyable word game. It is fast, easy, and requires some strategy against an opponent. Easy to take along on trips. Need the Quiddler dict. for fun.
Published 2 months ago by puzzlefreak
Quiddler is not a toy!
We love this card game version of Scrabble! It's fun with a group of six or eight folks, or with just two. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Raven
Boggle with Cards, great Game
This game is like Boggle with cards. Put together long or short words with the cards in your hand, for multiple rounds using your imagination. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Terry Yake
Best card game in town
This is a card game that as long as the person can read and spell, he/she will find it fun and interesting. It's most definitely a family game.
Published 3 months ago by Sheila Cohen
Very fun, easy game for everyone
This is one of those games that keeps coming out at parties again and again.
It's quick and easy to set up and the rules are not complicated. Read more
It's quick and easy to set up and the rules are not complicated. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Burgett
Quiddler Card Game
Quiddler is a card game that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. It can be used as a teaching tool to increase vocabulary yet is enjoyable to play.
Published 4 months ago by Violet
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