# Blink

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1995
- **BGG Rating**: 6.0
- **BGG Rank**: #6075
- **Players**: 2-3 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10 min
- **Weight**: 1.07 / 5
- **Designers**: Reinhard Staupe
- **Artists**: Ariel Laden, John Kovalic, Jürgen Martens, Oliver Freudenreich
- **Publishers**: Adlung-Spiele, Out of the Box Publishing, Cactus Game Design, Educa Korea, FoxMind, FoxMind Israel, Imagination Games, Mattel, Inc., White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Card Game, Children's Game, Real-time, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Pattern Recognition, Speed Matching

## Verdict
If you love lightning‑fast matches, Blink gives you speed and fun with zero hassle.Blazing quick paceSuper simple rulesGreat warm‑upRequires constant focusLimited strategic depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Blink is a two‑minute card duel that puts speed front and center. Each player starts with three cards in hand and tries to discard them as fast as possible by matching the color, shape or number of a card in hand to the top card of either of two central discard piles. There are no turns: as soon as you play a card you draw another, always keeping three cards in hand. If neither player can make a move, both simultaneously discard a card from their decks onto the piles, keeping the frantic pace alive. The first player to empty both hand and draw pile wins. For three‑player games the rules shift: each gets a third of the deck, creates a personal discard pile, and may only play onto opponents' piles. A four‑player variant exists but only as a tournament format, not a simultaneous match. The game comes in a compact metal tin, with bright cards and easy‑to‑spot symbols, perfect for fans of quick, reflex‑driven play without any paperwork. It’s ideal for lightning‑round sessions between friends, kids who love action, or adults looking for a warm‑up before a heavier game. While the rules are simple, you need constant focus and good visual pattern recognition, as a single slip can cost you the win. In short, Blink is probably the fastest card game you’ll ever play, with minimal rules and maximum fun.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 3 players; there is a tournament variant for 4, but not a simultaneous game.

### How long does a game take?
About 2 minutes, possibly up to 5 minutes if players get blocked.

### What is the game's complexity?
Very low – the rules are straightforward and can be taught in minutes.

### What components are included?
A metal tin containing colorful cards, two discard piles, and a rule sheet.

### Who is the game suitable for?
Great for kids, families, and adults looking for a fast reflex‑based game.

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