Wizard

Predict your exact trick count each round as hand sizes grow and Wizard and Jester cards throw off your calculations.

πŸ‘₯ 3–6 players⏱ approx. 45 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 6.7 Β· BGG #856

Who it's for

Trick-taking enthusiasts who love the challenge of precise prediction and the social drama of being one trick off.

Not for you if…

You dislike traditional card games or find trick-taking mechanisms unexciting.

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Vibe's take

prediction satisfaction, escalating tension, trick-taking mastery, social card play

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About this game

Predict exactly how many tricks you will win each round in this trick-taking classic with a twist. The hand size grows by one card each round, and four Wizard cards (always win) and four Jester cards (always lose) inject controlled chaos into your predictions. Scoring rewards precision: correctly predicting zero tricks is as valuable as predicting five. The escalating hand sizes create a satisfying arc from easy early rounds to nail-biting finales.

Escalating hand sizesWizard and Jester wild cardsPrecision prediction scoring

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

45 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.7 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.7/10

Rank #856

14k ratings

Published

1984

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