# Wizard

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1984
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #859
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.70 / 5
- **Designers**: Ken Fisher
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel
- **Publishers**: K. Fisher Enterprises Ltd., (Unknown), 999 Games, AMIGO, Broadway Toys LTD, Canada Games Company Lmt., Copag Cards (Copag), Dino Toys s. r. o., Fantasmagoria, Fractal Juegos, G3, Gametrade Distribuzione, Gigamic, GP Games, KADABRA, Kaissa Chess & Games, Korea Boardgames, Laser plus, Lautapelit.fi, Modiano, Morapiaf, PaperGames (III), Piatnik Distribution, Rexhry, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., U.S. Games Systems, Inc., The United States Playing Card Company, VR Distribution, Zvezda
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Predictive Bid, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love predicting outcomes and bluffing, Wizard is your next challenge.Fast and fun gameplayMixes bidding and trick‑takingFantasy with classic cardsRequires card counting skillVariants can alter dynamicsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Wizard is that classic card game that blends tricks, bluffing, and a lot of hand‑management strategy. It starts with a 60‑card deck: the standard 52 plus four Wizards (the highest) and four Jesters (the lowest). Each round the number of cards in hand grows—from one in the first round to all of them in the last—while the round’s trump is set by the top card of the undealt pile. A Jester means no trump; a Wizard lets the dealer choose a suit; a normal suit card sets that suit as trump. After dealing, each player bids how many tricks they expect to win. Play follows ordinary trick‑taking rules, but you can play a Wizard or Jester at any time, even when you can’t follow suit. The trick winner is either the first Wizard played, or if none, the highest trump, or if none, the highest card of the led suit. At the end, matching your bid nets 20 points plus 10 per trick; missing it costs 10 per trick off. A popular variant forbids the total bids from equaling the round number, forcing at least one player to miss. Wizard mixes the thrill of predicting outcomes with the tension of bluffing, and its fast pace (about 45 minutes) makes it perfect for 3‑to‑6 players who enjoy card games with a fantasy twist and competitive edge.

## FAQ
### How long does a Wizard game last?
On average, each game takes about 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and chosen variant.

### Who is Wizard suitable for?
Ideal for groups of 3 to 6 people who enjoy card games with strategy, bluffing, and a fantasy twist.

### What are the main components of the game?
A 60‑card deck (52 standard + 4 Wizards + 4 Jesters), score markers, and a rulebook.

### Is Wizard difficult to learn?
Basic rules are simple, but mastering the bidding and bluffing strategy takes time.

### Are there official Wizard variants?
Yes, the variant that forbids the total bids from equaling the round number is popular and adds tension.

### Does the game work well with larger groups?
Yes, Wizard scales nicely up to 6 players; beyond that, the pace can slow down.

### Are there digital versions of Wizard?
Yes, Wizard is available on platforms like Board Game Arena and BrettspielWelt.

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