From the publisher’s rulebook
Starting rule for Abra Kazam!
Buzzy Games English rules
The last person to read a book about wizards begins as the Wizard.
Rule details
The Wizard takes the wand and faces the other players.
If another player guesses the spell, that player becomes the new Wizard; if no one guesses, the current Wizard chooses a new Wizard.
Source & edition
- Abra Kazam!: English rulebookBuzzy Games · How to play?; successful and unsuccessful guesses · Checked 2026-09-24Printed page references: 4, 5
Image: © Buzzy Games and credited illustrator Jules Dubost · Buzzy Games
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If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.
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