Wise Up! The Wine Trivia Game You Can Play Tonight
Wine made simple. Get 99 question cards, a Wine List, a Food Menu and easy infographics. Draw a card, find the answer, score the points. Download, print and play in minutes.
- Instant download
- For 2 or more players
- No wine knowledge needed
- About 30 minutes
See Wise Up! in 60 seconds
A quick look at the cards, the Wine List and how a turn works.
How to play a wine card game
Three simple steps. Anyone can start at the table in two minutes.
Draw a card
Read the question out loud. Each card shows how many points it is worth and exactly where to look.
Find the answer
Use the numbered Wine List, the Food Menu or the infographics. Lifelines help when you are stuck: Peek, Swap and Hint.
Score the points
Flip the card to check. Right answer: you score. Wrong answer: the next team can steal. First to 12 wins.
Open Book · look anything upHalf Book · one page onlyNo Book · for show-offs
What is inside Wise Up!
The game, the study pages and the answer keys, all in one download.
99 question cards
Questions on one side, answers on the other, with a “Did you know?” fact on every answer. Easy, medium and hard.
31 numbered wines
Every question is built on the list. Get the answer from the list, or from what you know about grape, region and style.
Food and wine pairing questions
A menu to match with wines. Includes answer keys for the Wine List and the Food Menu.
17 classic wines of the world
Region, climate, grape, body, sweetness, acidity, aromas and how to serve each wine. From Champagne to Port.
The key white and black grapes
The grapes behind the wines you love, in quick, clear cards you can flip through before and during the game.
Everything to start, on one page
Climate, grape, fermentation and winemaking: how a wine gets its style.
Food and wine pairing principles
Simple pairing principles for different types and styles of wine. A guide, not a rule.
Know who wins
One-page rules, a score sheet with lifelines (Peek, Swap, Hint) and a Start Here guide.
Your download, folder by folder
One zip, 13 print-ready PDFs. Start with 0_START_HERE.
1 · Play
- Question Cards (99)
- Rules
- Score Sheet
- Wine List
- Food Menu
2 · Learn
- Wine Cards (17 wines)
- Grape Cards
- From Vine to Style
- Flavor and Wine Pairing
- Wine Types and Style
3 · Answer keys
- Wine List Answer Key
- Pairing Answer Key
Who is Wise Up! for?
If you like wine, or want to, this game is for you.
- Wine beginnersStart from zero and have fun doing it.
- Game nights and dinner partiesA new thing to do with friends and a bottle.
- Couples and friendsTwo players is enough.
- Wine loversTest what you think you know.
- Students and study groupsPractice with the Wine List and grape cards.
- Teachers, hosts and tasting eventsA ready-made activity with answer keys.
Questions and answers
Quick answers before you buy.
Do I need to know anything about wine to play?
No. Wise Up! is made for beginners. Every card tells you where to look, and in Open Book mode you can check the Wine List, the Food Menu and the infographics as often as you like.
How many people can play?
Two or more. Play one against one, or split into teams of 2–4 for a game night. There is no upper limit for a party, as long as teams can share the printed sheets.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes. First team to 12 points wins, so you can also play a short round on a quiet evening.
What do I get after I buy?
An instant download link, a zip with 13 print-ready PDFs: Start Here, the 99 question cards, rules, score sheet, Wine List, Food Menu, grape and wine cards, three infographics and two answer keys.
What do I need to print it?
A home or office printer and paper. Print the question cards double-sided and flip on the long edge, at 100% scale, then cut along the dotted lines. A4 or US Letter both work: choose Fit to page.
Is this a wine course or exam prep?
No. It is an independent, friendly wine trivia game for fun and everyday learning. It is not an accredited course and it is not linked to any exam body.
Do I need to drink wine to play?
No. The game works with water or juice. If you taste along, it is for adults of legal drinking age only. Please drink responsibly.
Can I share or resell the files?
The files are for personal and classroom use. Please do not resell them or share the download link.
Ready to play tonight?
Download Wise Up!, print it, grab a few friends and see who knows wine best. Everything is downloadable and ready in minutes.
Get Wise Up! nowPlay. Learn. Wise up. Stay Thirsty and Wise!
Independent study material created by Thirsty and Wise. Printable digital download, no physical item is shipped. For personal and classroom use. If you taste along, adults of legal drinking age only. Please drink responsibly.
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