Episode #429 - Wicked and Wise

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Episode #429 - Wicked and Wise

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Nov 21, 2023

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Wicked and Wise is a trick taking card game where teams of dragons and mice compete to amass the largest hoard. Dragons play cards to win tricks. Mice play cards to manipulate the game. Collect coins and complete goals to score.

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Nov 21, 2023

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