A card and board game where a wine novice can beat a connoisseur. Worldwide Wines patented mode of play features 'Region Cards', which provide the game's strategic element and 'Money Cards', which educate players to the many aspects of wines of the world. Players must collect and BUY certain combinations of 'Region Cards', which relate directly to the 106 wine regions on the game board map (Winning 'R. Card' Combinations:3 stars/$24 Million each OR 4 wine bottles/$18 Million each OR 5 wine glasses/$14 Million each OR a 'flush'). Over 300 'Money Cards' present players with a wide range of challenging questions and interesting facts on the wine regions, their wine styles and production methods. The 'Money Cards' also give OR take away the cash needed to buy strategic 'Region Cards'. WILD 'Opportunity Cards' (included in the 'Region Card' deck) give players the opportunity to buy owned 'Region Cards' right out from under opponents. All players have an equal chance of winning due to the 'Region Card' strategy aspect. - BoardGameGeek