Dutch Blitz card game is a fast-paced, real-time card game that rewards quick thinking, sharp reflexes, and pattern recognition. Each player uses their own 40-card deck, numbered 1–10 in four colours, and races simultaneously to clear their Blitz pile by playing cards to shared centre piles in ascending order by colour. Strategic moves also allow players to rearrange cards within their own post piles using descending numbers while alternating between cards. When no moves are available, players cycle through their hand to uncover new options, keeping the action constant and competitive. Rounds end the moment a player empties their Blitz pile, with points awarded for cards successfully played to the centre and penalties for cards left behind. Easy to learn but endlessly energetic. This Dutch Blitz card game is a favourite across generations and ideal for travel, family game nights, and friendly competition where speed matters just as much as strategy.At the start of each round, each player lays out three cards face up in front of her to create her post piles; places a face-up stack of ten cards, seeing only the top card, next to her post piles to create her blitz pile ; and holds the remaining cards in hand face down.Playing at the same time, each player tries to empty her blitz pile. If she has a 1 on the top of any face-up stack, she plays it to the center of the table to create a Dutch pile. If she has a 2 of the same color as any 1 on top of a Dutch pile, she can place the 2 on the 1. All cards on a Dutch pile must be played in ascending order and must be the same color. A player can also play from the blitz pile onto a post pile, or from one post pile onto another, but only if the numbers are in descending order and the boys and girls alternate.If a player can't play anything, she can reveal cards from the stack in her hand, counting them out in groups of three, then laying them face up while revealing only the top card. She can play this top card onto a Dutch pile or post pile as long as she meets the rules for doing so.As soon as a player empties her blitz pile, the round ends. Each player scores 1 point for each of her cards among the Dutch piles, then loses 2 points for each card remaining in her blitz pile. Players then sort all the cards and play another round. As soon as at least one player has at least 75 points, the game ends and the player with the most points wins. Game Play Information:Number of players: 2 to 4 Age of Players: 8 to 99 YearsSkill level: BeginnerTime to Learn in Mins: 5Time to Play in Mins: 15Profanity: NoBatteries Included: Not RequiredBattery Details: Choking Hazard: NoAdditional Information:Publisher: Dutch Blitz Games Company Item ID: 014698002017 Product Dimensions: 6.25" x 3.5" x 1.25" Language: EnglishCountry of Origin: US