Quiddler
by SET Enterprises Inc.
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Toys and Games Reviews of Quiddler
Customer Review: The most creative and versatile word game I have played
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone at our house is looking for the dictionary to help find the best word to use the cards we have been dealt or have drawn. Because it is always challenging (and to avoid disputes) we would recommend the Scrabble Dictionary or a good pocket dictionary as a traveling companion to Quiddler.The progressive play of the cards (from 3 to 10 cards) changes the dynamics as you begin each round of play and creates new challenges each turn. Perhaps our family is not as competitive as some but we enjoy helping each player optimize the letters (cards) s/he is caught with after the first player goes down. We can all join in finding the best combinaton of words from each players hand to give him/her the best score with the available cards. It is interesting how many options can be found with the same set of letters... very educational and a lot of fun.
I like the solitaire version also... if I have no-one else to play with.
Customer Review: Educational game that can be enjoyed anywhere by almost one
Summary: 5 Stars
"Quiddler," not exactly a household word, but guaranteed, five years from now it will roll off tongues as easily as "Scrabble." Like Scrabble, Quiddler is a word game where points are scored by letters used in spelling words; unlike Scrabble, it's played with cards in a sequence of eight hands, which makes it a quicker game. The deck is portable, great to throw in the suitcase for a trip. Playing in the car or on a plane is no problem. A couple of hands of Quiddler while your child waits to see a doctor or dentist provide a distraction as well as entertain. Quiddler challenges every age group from age 8 and can be played by just adults, just kids, or a mixture without losing its appeal. I could go on about Quiddler's educational value, vocabulary building, but the bottom line in playing games is the question, "Will I have Fun?" For Quiddler, the answer a simple "Indeed."Customer Review: What has eight letters and spells FUN?
Summary: 5 Stars
This card game is addictive! I learned it quickly during a group camping trip, vowing to buy my own deck upon my return. I've since bought several more decks and have taught it to my family and friends (young and old). They're all as hooked on it as I am.
It's a word game, but since the words formed are usually no more than 3-6 letters long, it's accessible to a wide range of spelling abilities. An average game can last 20-45 minutes and scoring is simple. Our family chose to use an official Scrabble dictionary as a reference, since the guidelines of the two games are similar.
The playing cards are high quality, made to stand up to many hundreds of rounds of the game. The instructions are clear and concise (one can also play solitaire Quiddler).
I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes word games and to groups whose participants have varying skill levels.
Customer Review: simple to learn, easy to play .....a fun spelling game?
Summary: 4 Stars
this game is very easy to pick up and play right out of the box. A total of eight hands are dealt which makes the game short and sweet. We play without a dictionary which is more fun. The players vote on whether we think a word is valid and majority rules. The game really bogs down with players constantly looking up words. The first person to be able to play their whole hand, with one card as a discard, goes out and the rest of the players have one turn to put down as many words as possible. Points are scored based on letter value and some cards have more than one letter such as "qu" or "cl". You lose points for letters that can't be played. You cant play your cards on another players word. Highest score after 8 hands is the winner. Spelling and game usually don't go well together but this is a fun game for any age. I personally like Five crowns better.Customer Review: Fun Mix of Card Games & Word Games
Summary: 5 Stars
We love this game!The cards are beautifully designed with Celtic calligraphy, and the game is clever. You play a total of eight hands in which you progressively get dealt more cards, until you reach ten. The challenge is to make words (short or long, it doesn't matter) out of the letters in your hand. You have to use all of the letters in your hand and discard one card to go out. After that, each player has one more opportunity to make words. Then, points are tallied.
This game is different every time we play it. We are constantly surprised at the great words we make. This game would appeal to card game lovers, word lovers, and strategy lovers. It would also be a good game for youngsters, as they can use their existing vocabulary (and maybe even win!), expand it, and manipulate it to its fullest.
As one of our more simple games, I know this one will be a favorite for years to come!