Objective of the Game
Dobble is a fast-paced card game where the objective is to quickly identify the one matching symbol between any two cards. The game emphasizes concentration, reaction speed, and visual perception.
Game Components
- A set of Dobble cards, consisting of 55 cards. Each card displays 8 different symbols.
Number of Players
- 2 to 8 players.
Game Setup
- Shuffle the Dobble cards thoroughly.
- Choose one of the five mini-games provided in the Dobble rule set. Here, the classic game "The Tower" will be explained, as it is the most commonly played and best for learning the basic rules.
How to Play - The Tower
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Prepare the card layout: Shuffle the cards and deal one card face down to each player. The remaining cards form a face-down draw pile in the center of the table.
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Start signal: All players simultaneously flip their card face-up.
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Find the symbol and win the card:
- All players quickly look at the card of their opponents and the card in the center draw pile.
- Find the one symbol that is identical on both the player's card and the center card (each card shares exactly one symbol with every other card).
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As soon as a player finds a matching symbol, they must shout it out loud and take the card from the center. Place this card onto their personal pile.
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Game objective: The player with the most cards at the end of the round, once all cards have been drawn from the center, wins.
Tips and Strategies - Speed and focus are crucial; train your eyes to recognize symbols quickly. - Stay calm: Keeping a cool head in frantic moments can help you make split-second decisions. - Vary your eye direction: Changing the direction of your glance can help you catch hidden symbols. Sometimes, focusing on a specific symbol that frequently appears can be advantageous.
Special Features
- Fast game switching: "Dobble" offers various mini-games to ensure the game remains varied and dynamic.
- Suitable for children: It playfully enhances perception and quick thinking skills.
"Dobble" makes each game session a thrilling face-to-face challenge and is perfect for families and friends who enjoy short, intense gameplay!
