# Wizard: Jubiläumsedition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: #3422
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Ken Fisher
- **Artists**: Barbara Spelger, Franz Vohwinkel, Ken Fisher
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, G3
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Predictive Bid, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love fast‑paced card games with a dash of bluff, Wizard’s your go‑to – especially with the anniversary cards.Fun hand‑managementPredictive bidding adds tensionQuick to learnCard draw can swing outcomesMay feel off with low player countsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Wizard: Jubiläumsedition is the celebration edition of the classic trick‑taking game, using a 60‑card deck that blends the standard 52 cards with four Wizards (the highest cards) and four Jesters (the lowest). Each round players receive an increasing hand – one card in round one, two in round two, and so on – and the top card of the undealt pile sets the trump suit, if any. If a Wizard or Jester appears, the round has no trump. Before play begins, everyone makes a predictive bid, declaring how many tricks they expect to win. The trick‑taking follows familiar rules: leading a suit forces others to follow unless a Wizard (allowing any card) or a Jester (letting the next player choose the suit) is played. Wizards always win the trick, Jesters lose unless everyone plays a Jester, and otherwise the highest trump or highest card of the led suit takes the trick. After all tricks, exact bids earn 20 points plus 10 per trick taken; missed bids lose 10 points per trick off. The anniversary edition adds six special cards – a dragon that beats Wizards, a multicolored Juggler, and a bomb that cancels bids, among others – which can be shuffled in as desired. The game runs about 45 minutes, is easy to learn yet demands solid hand management and bid prediction, making it perfect for 3‑6 players who enjoy lively, twist‑filled rounds.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
3 to 6 players, with 4‑5 being the sweet spot.

### How long does a game take?
Around 45 minutes, depending on the number of rounds.

### What’s the complexity level?
Light (weight 1.9/5), easy to learn and play.

### What’s included in the box?
A 60‑card deck (52 standard + 4 Wizards + 4 Jesters) plus the anniversary special cards.

### Who is the game best for?
Families, friends, and trick‑taking fans who enjoy bid prediction and surprises.

### Can you play without the special cards?
Yes, the core game works perfectly fine without them.

### Is there a scoring variant?
A common variant forbids total bids from matching the round number, guaranteeing at least one mistake each round.