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Play Wizard online
Bid exactly how many tricks you'll win each round. The stakes grow as the hand size increases.
2–6 players, about 30 minutes. Play Wizard with friends using a room code, or solo against Nell. Free, no sign-up, works on your phone.
How to play Wizard
Players
2-6
Time
~30 min
Goal
Score by predicting tricks accurately
Overview
A trick-taking game with escalating stakes. Round 1 you get 1 card, Round 2 you get 2, and so on. Each round you bid exactly how many tricks you will win. Nail your bid for bonus points - miss it and you lose points. Highest total wins; a tie is a shared win.
Special Cards
Card
Effect
Wizard (4 in deck)
Always wins the trick. First Wizard played wins if multiple.
Jester (4 in deck)
Always loses. Can be played anytime.
How to Play
1
Each round, bid how many tricks you think you will win.
2
Play cards following the lead suit if possible (after a Wizard lead, anything goes). Trump beats off-suit. Wizards beat everything.
3
Score: correct bid = 20 + (10 x bid). Wrong = -10 per trick off.
Strategy Tips
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Bidding 0 is powerful in early rounds (20 free points if you can duck). Wizards are guaranteed trick-winners - factor them into your bid. Jesters are great for dumping when you are trying to lose a trick.