# Blitzword

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-8
- **Duration**: 10-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: Afterparty Games
- **Categories**: Real-time, Word Game
- **Mechanics**: Chaining, Elapsed Real Time Ending, Hand Management, Matching, Pattern Recognition, Race, Real-Time, Speed Matching

## Verdict
A frantic word game that will leave you breathless and your brain racing!Fast-paced and addictiveEasy to learn and playGreat for large groupsDistinct game modesCan get quite loudRequires quick reflexesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your brain ready and hold your breath, because Blitzword is here to test your reflexes and your vocabulary! This is a frantic card game where speed is everything. Each round starts with you holding 8 word cards and a challenge in the center: an active word and one or more rules (like 'ame last vowel' or 'longer word'). Looking for pure adrenaline? In Speed Mode, forget about turns! If you spot a word in your hand that fits the rule, play it immediately on top of the center word and shout out the reason. If no one can make a move, just knock on the table to request a new rule. Prefer something more tactical? Strategy Mode lets you play in turns, choosing to play a card, swap your hand, change the active word, or alter the rules. And here's a pro tip: if you find a word that satisfies BOTH rules at once, you can yell 'Blitz!' and play out of turn! The goal is simple: empty your hand before anyone else. Anyone left with cards after three rounds takes the penalty. It's fast, it's loud, and it's perfect for a quick burst of energy between larger games.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
It's super quick! Usually between 10 to 30 minutes.

### What is the minimum age?
Since it requires speed and vocabulary, we recommend ages 8+.

### How many players can play?
The fun goes from 2 to 8 players, so it fits any crowd!

### Is the game complex?
Not at all! The rules are simple, but the speed makes it challenging.

### What is Speed Mode?
It's a mode without turns, where everyone plays simultaneously as fast as possible.