{"title":"Designer: Ken Fisher","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Fisher created \u003cstrong\u003eWizard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trick-taking card game that refined the classic prediction mechanic into something both accessible and endlessly replayable. Published by K. Fisher Enterprises Ltd., this design stands out for its variable trump system—players bid exactly how many tricks they'll win each round, with Wizards acting as high cards and Jesters as guaranteed losses, creating a tense balance between ambition and caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFisher's work appeals to fans of traditional card games who want strategic depth without heavy rules overhead. \u003cstrong\u003eWizard\u003c\/strong\u003e scales beautifully from three to six players and works equally well for families seeking a step up from Hearts or Spades and for gaming groups who appreciate the psychological warfare of public bidding. The gradual increase in hand size across rounds ensures sessions build tension naturally toward a satisfying climax.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wizard","title":"Wizard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWizard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trick-taking card game where players must predict exactly how many tricks they'll win each round — and face scoring consequences if they're wrong. The deck includes the standard 52 cards plus four powerful Wizards (which always win tricks) and four unpredictable Jesters (which always lose). Each round deals more cards, ramping up complexity as players juggle bidding accuracy with the chaos of special cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGameplay follows classic trick-taking rules with a twist: trump is revealed by flipping the top card of the deck (or chosen by the dealer if a Wizard appears), and players must follow suit unless they play a Wizard or Jester. The real challenge is the scoring — nail your bid and earn 20 points plus 10 per trick; miss by even one trick and lose 10 points for each trick you're off. This punishing precision makes every card decision matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest with 4–6 players, \u003cstrong\u003eWizard\u003c\/strong\u003e suits families and casual groups who enjoy the tension of \u003cem\u003eOh Hell!\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eSkull King\u003c\/em\u003e but want sharper stakes. The escalating round structure and special cards keep experienced trick-takers engaged while remaining accessible to newcomers aged 10+.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K. Fisher Enterprises Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58444046074240,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/pic5948.jpg?v=1783973532"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/designer-ken-fisher.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}