Dutch Blitz

Dutch Blitz

Card GameReal-time
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
15 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
8+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.2 / 5
Year
1960

About the game

Dutch Blitz is a lightning-fast real-time card game where everyone plays simultaneously to empty their own deck. Race to build ascending, color-matched piles in the center of the table while also managing your own post piles. There's no waiting for turns here: quick reflexes and pattern recognition are everything. First to seventy-five points across multiple rounds wins this beloved family classic.

Hobbli's Notes

Dutch Blitz has been a family-reunion and game-night staple for decades, and it's easy to see why: it's chaotic, fast, and endlessly replayable. Hobbli loves how the simultaneous play means nobody is ever waiting around. It's a perfect pick when you want energy and a little friendly chaos.

What we like

  • Extremely fast-paced with no downtime between turns.
  • Easy to teach in just a couple minutes.
  • Highly replayable thanks to simultaneous real-time play.
  • Portable and inexpensive.

Keep in mind

  • Can get physically chaotic and loud for some groups.
  • Speed-based play may not suit players with slower reflexes.

Who it's for

Great for families and casual groups age 8+ who enjoy fast-paced real-time card games, in groups of 2-4.

Mechanics

Pattern BuildingRaceReal-TimeScore-and-Reset GameDexterity

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