# Wheedle

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #7448
- **Players**: 4-6 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.21 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Cathleen Quinn-Kinney, John Kovalic, Nikola Kucharska
- **Publishers**: Nasza Księgarnia, Out of the Box Publishing, Parker Spiele
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Real-time
- **Mechanics**: Investment, Set Collection, Trading

## Verdict
If you love fast trades and shouting like a floor trader, Wheedle delivers the fun in half an hour.Freeform chaotic tradingQuick to learnHigh player interactionLoud, fast‑paced environmentCan become repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Wheedle is Reiner Knizia's take on the classic Pit, swapping tiles for cards and adding a stock‑market flavor. Designed for 4‑6 players, the game starts with a deck of colored cards representing different "stocks". One card is placed face‑down in the middle, the rest are dealt to the players. When the central card flips, the frenzy begins: everyone shouts what they want to trade or collect, like "I've got yellow, who wants yellow?" or "Anyone have three greens?". Trades are completely free – any number of cards, not necessarily even – and you may also swap a card from your hand with the central one.

The goal is to be the first to hold a majority (or monopoly) of each color you possess. As soon as someone achieves that, the round ends and scoring kicks in: +5 points for the player who stopped the game, +2 for each card in a monopoly, and +1 for each card in a simple majority. There’s a penalty of –1 for every card that matches the color of the central "bankrupt" card when the round finishes. After each player has had a chance to draw once, the game ends and the highest total wins.

The gameplay is swift – about 30 minutes – and the weight is light (1.2/5), making it ideal for fans of real‑time negotiation without heavy rules. The fun comes from the makeshift stock‑exchange vibe, where loud chatter and frantic swaps create a party atmosphere. If you enjoy set collection, quick investments, and free‑form trading, Wheedle delivers all that in a compact 52‑card package. It’s perfect for groups that love a bit of noise, shouting, and seeing who can close the best deal.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
4 to 6 players.

### How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Very light, great for beginners.

### What components are included?
A 52‑card deck of colored stocks and a central card slot.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Anyone who enjoys fast trading, social interaction, and a bit of noise.

### Do I have to shout during play?
Yes, the game thrives on loud, simultaneous offers.

### Are there expansions or variants?
No official expansions; the base game is complete as is.

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