Wizard Card Game [Cards]

Ken Fisher (Author), Us Games Systems (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 28, 2011

More fun than Hearts and Rummy, award-winning Wizard is the Ultimate Game of Trump the whole family can enjoy. The rules are easy to learn -- the strategy adds an exciting challenge. In Wizard, players try to win the exact number of tricks they bid.

The Wizard deck is similar to a regular deck of playing cards with the addition of four Wizards and four Jesters. Jesters always lose and Wizards always win. In the first round, players start out with one card. In the second round, players are deal two cards, and so on, with each round becoming more challenging. When you make your exact bid, you earn points. If you take too many or too few tricks, you lose points. The special, custom Wizard Score Sheet helps players keep track of bids and points. Wizard Card Game can be played with 2-6 players. Instructions are in English, French, and Spanish.

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc.; Crds edition (December 28, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572812478
• ISBN-13: 978-1572812475
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Card Games > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars true fun for everyone, May 15, 2007

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lori "media addict" (murray, ut) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This game is ideal because it's simple to learn, quick to play, and very entertaining. Even my father, who really doesn't enjoy cards or board games at all, can easily be persuaded to join us for a round of Wizard. We've found that 4-5 people playing this game makes for the best setup because there are more chances for missed bids (and thus an added drama factor!) and the game doesn't last too long. You'll be surprised at how attached you can become to a card game--whether you miss your bid or trump everyone else, you're likely to become emotionally involved, and that makes this game an intense but fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. Five stars for sure on this product!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wizard Card Game (The Game of Ultimate Trump), February 7, 2007

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Ryan B. Walton (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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If you like card games with trump and strategy that are extremely easy to learn, you'll love this game. It is similar to "Up the River, Down the River" and a little like Euchre and Pinnocle, except much easier with much more strategy. Also, you can actually win a given round by taking zero tricks, you can win by loosing all the hands. Highly Recommended for all ages.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Favorite Family Game!, August 22, 2006

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Shauna (Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wizard Card Game (Cards)

We were introduced to this game about 2 years ago by a distant relative and have since hooked most of our immediate family. We play everytime we get together. At first it may be a little discouraging because you have to make your exact bid or you lose points, but once you get the hang of it the bidding becomes easier. My older kids (10 & 8) love it, but I would recommend it more for older kids and adults. There is also a website wizardcards.com you can register and play for free. Very fun, but I would get the cards first and learn how to play before going online.