Blink
- Players: 2–3 players
- Play time: 10 min
- BGG rating: 6.0
About Blink
The two-minute-long, two-player card game Blink — which was originally published as Speed — bills itself as the fastest game in the world. Without taking turns, players race to empty their hands by matching the color, shape, or number of symbols on a card in their hand to the top card of either of two discard piles in the center of the table. As soon as a player lays down one card, they can draw another, up to the hand size of three cards. If both players can't play, they each simultaneously draw a card from their deck directly onto a discard pile, then continue play. The first player to empty their hand and draw pile wins. Blink includes a variant for three-player games: Deal each player a third of the deck, start a discard pile in front of each player, and discard only onto the discard piles in front of other players. (The rules also claim a four-player variant, but this is a tournament format, not for four players competing at the same time.)
- Released
- 1995
- Designer
- Reinhard Staupe
- Age
- 7+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Blink?
Blink plays with 2–3 players.
What is the best player count for Blink?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Blink is best with 2 players (34 votes).
How long does Blink take to play?
A game of Blink takes 10 min.
What age is Blink for?
The recommended minimum age for Blink is 7+.
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