Qwirkle Cards

999 Games, G3, GoKids 玩樂小子 · Board game · 2015
5.0 Ludopedia 6.1 BGG 2–4 · best 2 20 min Weight 1.4/5
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5.0 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy light card games with hand‑management strategy, Qwirkle Cards is a solid pick.

Highlights
  • Fun hand management
  • Quick combos
  • Short playtime
Keep in mind
  • Simple learning curve
  • Potential repetition
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Qwirkle Cards brings the core of the classic Qwirkle into the card world, delivering a fast‑paced, twist‑filled experience. Each game starts with every player drawing nine cards from a 108‑card deck, where six symbols appear three times in each of six colors. The player with the most cards of a single symbol or color (without duplicates) kicks off the game by laying those cards face‑up as a set. Play then proceeds clockwise, and on each turn a player must place at least one card, but may play as many as they like as long as they share a color or a symbol. You can create a brand‑new set of three or more cards, add to existing sets, or even rearrange cards between sets, always respecting the rule that a set cannot contain duplicate colors or symbols. When a player completes a "qwirkle"—six cards that cover every color of one symbol or every symbol of one color—they claim that set as a point. After playing, the hand is refilled to nine cards. The game ends when the deck runs out; the player who drew the last card still gets a final turn. The winner is the one who has claimed the most qwirkles. The gameplay feels a bit like Rummikub, but hand management and set collection keep Qwirkle Cards brisk and replayable, perfect for 20‑minute sessions with 2‑4 players.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
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Game details

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Category: Color Game: Qwirkle Misc: LongPack Games Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher 999 Games, G3, GoKids 玩樂小子, IELLO, Korea Boardgames, MindWare, Schmidt Spiele
Designer Susan McKinley Ross
Artist (Uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes.
What is the game's complexity?
Very light, with a BGG weight of 1.44/5.
What components are included?
A 108‑card deck, each card showing a colored symbol.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of quick card games and set‑collection mechanics.

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