Wizard
Card
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Card
Languages
English
Sat Aug 24 2024
- added a new mode: 'trumps are chosen by the next card, but an Ace will mean No Trumps'
Wizard is the official mobile version of the popular card game, featuring a unique 60-card deck. Players must bid the exact number of tricks they think they will win each round. Success earns points, while over or under-bidding results in penalties. The game introduces Wizards (the ultimate trumps) and Jesters (the ultimate losers) to add layers of strategy. With adjustable AI difficulty, computer players with unique personalities, and full network play over WiFi or the internet, Wizard offers a challenging and rewarding strategic experience for all skill levels.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Wizard is the definitive digital adaptation of the classic trick-taking card game. It manages to translate the tension of the physical game perfectly to mobile, largely thanks to its smart AI and clean interface. The core hook—bidding exactly how many tricks you'll win—is simple to understand but incredibly deep in practice. You aren't just trying to win every hand; you're trying to predict your own success (or failure) with surgical precision.
The addition of the Wizard and Jester cards completely upends traditional card game logic, creating moments of genuine surprise and strategic pivots. The AI personalities are a great touch, with facial expressions that give you a hint of how confident they are in their bids. Whether you're playing solo or joining a network game, it's a habit-forming experience that rewards foresight over luck. It’s a must-have for any card game enthusiast.
Features
Official 60-Card Deck
Online and Local Multiplayer
Smart AI with Personalities
Customizable Game Rules
Tips & Walkthrough
In early rounds with fewer cards, be conservative. If you have a Jester, it’s a guaranteed loss of a trick, making a bid of zero much safer. Conversely, a Wizard is almost always a guaranteed win.
Gameplays
The Wizard card can be played at any time and automatically wins the trick, regardless of the suit led. Save it for moments when you need to secure your bid or to stop an opponent from making theirs.
Screenshot
Q&A
Each round, players predict how many tricks they will win. You get points for being exactly right, and lose points for being wrong.
Ratings & Reviews
No multiplayer
Thu Jul 26 2018 cab5duI love this game. So much so that I would love to play with friends and family members and my lover. Or I’d even like to play with people I’m not related to or perhaps people I don’t know, maybe people I wouldn’t even like in real life. I would like to play online cards with them though. There is an online option but you have to be on the same wifi as your opponents, and if we’re on the same wifi, then we’re in the same house and in that case, I’d pull out my non-digital game of Wizard. No sense in everyone running down their batteries and tying up their phones with the app version if I have the real thing. Plus, people need their phones to be able to check Instagram in between every turn. You know, just in case they miss an important post or forgot how many likes they were up to on their most recent post of their Wizard hand. Anyhow, wish I had noticed before buying this app. Doesn’t seem like they plan on updating that feature anytime soon based on the past 7 years worth of reviews.
Would be 5 stars with 2 changes
Sat Feb 17 2024 jeneschulzYou can play this without being on the same wifi network, so that is wonderful. Plays just like the real game. Two changes would help: 1. Allow orientation to change to landscape if players turn their phone to make it easier to see your hand. 2. Enable this app for download on a windows computer (not just Apple) so we could play without straining our eyes. Thank you for making this. It’s our family’s favorite card game!
Excellent card game
Sun Sep 03 2023 WRS15743I’ve tried a lot of solo card games, and this one is one of the best. It plays really well in every way. I like that you can adjust a lot of settings if you want. And I love that it saves progress at all times if you quit the app. That makes it perfect if you only have a minute or two. The AI is good, the file size is small, and it’s good on battery. I appreciate the fair premium price with no ads, IAPs or subs. I’ll be playing this a lot. It’s easy to learn but there’s definitely a strategy. It’s challenging but not frustrating. I’m really enjoying it. Thank you developer!
So disappointed
Mon May 25 2020 djgood2goThey should refund our money or fix the game. Four of us purchased the game so we could play during social distancing. It started out fun. But we could never finish a game without someone being disconnected and not about to reconnect to the game or their screen locked and couldn’t reconnect. We would start over and get a few hands in before it failed again. No trouble shooting help, no things to do to optimize the game for network play. No way to identify why it could not rejoin. No indication why the player was disconnected. Four players $16 bucks, no enjoyment. Fix the game or refund people’s money. Don’t buy this game until they fix it or give it away for free. It’s worthless if you can’t play a full game.
Spoke in error….update my rating !
Fri Jan 28 2022 cloudflierApologies galore… couldn’t get to the rules screen on my new device to begin with ‘. The user indeed can specify the appropriate rules to make competition as tough as desired. So sorry …I hope the first review can be overwritten. The only star missing would be to make it playable live across family in other states…
Old but good
Mon Dec 11 2023 ERICKSONSTUDI love Wizard, and although this app is clearly outdated and runs like it’s made for iPhone 4, this app feels just like a real Wizard game. The CPUs are somewhat predictable but vary in skill, just like a real game. The only downfall is the online aspect of the game, which could benefit from being able to actually play against real people. You can change house rules and scoring, and the game runs smooth.
Very nice app
Thu Jul 28 2022 john16791I was hesitant about buying this app because of the mixed reviews, but after about a week of playing it a ton (in single-player mode) I can say it is works well, is stable, and provides a fun and solid gameplay experience. I have the feeling the earlier versions may not have been as well quality-controlled, but as of mid 2022 it’s a app great and a really enjoyable game.
Thanks for adding a network version
Sun May 09 2021 jujubellamaWe love Wizard, and love this internet version! I play it all the time, and have definitely improved my skill at playing the game by using this app. It’s an added bonus that now you can create a networked game with up to 4 players. Great way to play with friends everywhere during the pandemic.
