Twisty Tealz

Players: 2-6

Ages: 12+

Time: <30min

In this card game, you will learn numbers, colors, and phrases in Mandarin Chinese. This fast-paced, easy-to-learn game is perfect for total beginners and includes a little something for more advanced learners, too.

Match numbers and colors. Teals are wild. Read the cards aloud as you play them. The object of the game is to be the first to have "zero cards" in your hand! Then declare "líng pái" or "méiyǒu pái!" to seal the deal.

Language Info

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken native language in the world, with over 900 million speakers and several hundred million more who share the same writing system. Besides China, it's an official language of Taiwan, Singapore, and the United Nations. Because Mandarin originated in North China, it is sometimes referred to as Northern Chinese. 

Art

Features designer's photography from Taiwan. 

Additional Info

• This game uses pinyin, simplified, and traditional Chinese characters.

• Includes 107 playable cards, a rule card, and pronunciation guides.

• Game can take up to 6 players. For ideal language-learning purposes we recommend 2-5.

• Native contributors: Wen Lee, Lin family

• An innovative addition to the Crazy 8s/Uno family of card games.

• Traductions en français sur les cartes. Dès règles en français sous forme numérique (bientôt)