Mattel Games Reinhard Staupe's Blink Family Card Game, Travel-Friendly, with 60 Cards and Instructions, Makes a Great Toy for 7 Year Olds and Up

I’ve played a ton of card games, and this one instantly became a new favorite. It's extremely easy to learn, making it great for both kids and adults. Games are fast, energetic, and surprisingly addictive! You always feel like playing “just one more.” Plus It’s super affordable! It has now joined our regular game night classics like Monopoly Deal, Uno, Yahtzee, and Dragonwood. Blink is definitely worth adding to your collection.

AMAZING GAME!!! Very versatile. Buy more than 1 deck. Pros: Very versatile. You can make your own rules and game play. Not limited to # of people or their cognitive level (We've played with kids to adults) Teaches critical thinking and problem solving. NO READING ABILITY NEEDED. Con: Cards are poorly made. Thin, not well coated, bend to easily. This is all weird since the basic game is a speed game and you are rough with the cards. Let me give a little background. I have a special needs 16 year old daughter (intellectually disabled, ADHD) and a very smart (too smart even) 6 year old son. I like taking games with us when we go out so they aren't on electronics the whole time. We really like Spot It (which never gets old) but I was looking to change it up. This game looked like a lot of fun but after watching the game play video I thought it wasn't going to work (Plus I needed more than 2 people). I decided to try it and see what we could do. Well it has been a COMPLETE HIT!!! Here are some of the variations we play: Round Robin - Any level of player or number of people. Can be scored. Everyone gets 3 cards, go in order around the table. Place as many of your 3 cards in your turn.. State the reason they are placing the card (matches color, shape, or number). This prepares them for the regular game play later. My daughter is amazingly good at the game but has a hard time saying why she is placing the card where she is. We help her name the reason. Draw back up to 3 at end of play Scoring: Either give someone a point every time they use all cards in a round or for every card played. There is a different strategy based on scoring type but it is subtle. "World record game" - I am not sure why my son calls it that. It's more like Battle Royal or complete insanity. Place all of the cards face up and not over lapping on the table and then flip 2 discard cards to play off of.. 3, 2, 1 - Play as fast as you can. Can be played with 1 or more people. No scoring really. Solitaire: Play by yourself. 3 cards in your hand and 2 discard piles. If you get caught then just add an additional card till you can play one.

Super fun family card game.

Our family loves to play games, but with four kids ranging in age from 10 down to 4, we are often pressed to find a game that works for all age levels, or that doesn’t take hours to play (we love Risk and Monopoly!), in which the two younger kiddos lose interest after the first hour or so. This game fits the bill! It is so quick and easy that we often find ourselves having a quick “play-off” during our spare moments in the day, which NEVER happens with our other games! We allow the winner of each round to keep playing until they are beat, and then the last person standing at the end of the rounds wins! We do modify slightly for the four year old in not playing quite so competitively with her so that she gets left in the dust (although we do not let her win-kiddos need to learn to lose, and to do so graciously!), and she loves it! Highly, highly recommend for every game cabinet and every age!

I am a school counselor and I got this to use with students, but I introduced it to my husband and daughter (6) and we have all been enjoying it. It is easy to learn, it was a little challenging for my daughter to figure out but after a few rounds she got it. It is fun, quick and one of my new go to games. I did find that the cards were a little thin/ flimsy, but it is not a deal breaker for me. I would 4.5 stars if I could, but since I can't I kept it at 4 due to the thin cards (which is a little nit picky, but since I will use the game with a lot of kids it would be nice if they were more like playing cards).

This game is fun and very fast to play. It is handy to take in my purse. I purchase these for gifts to people with children as they can keep one entertained and not on a phone or screen. It is great hand/eye & mind exercise to play with a parent or grand parent. My grandchildren love to play it with me. I take it to the hospital to play with a patient or a family member while visiting or while waiting. It can be played almost anywhere dry, not wet. Needs a small flat surface so can play in a car. While waiting in an airport Ive played it with children I did not even know. Made fast friends with families who borrowed my game on the plane. One can keep it in my car, in my purse, or pocket. I have the early version that came in a metal tin box which keeps it handy and lasts for years. The kind that comes in a package is not good as cards are lost and bent and not handy, cards do not keep well that way. I suggest the USA make it again and put it in a tin as in the beginning. I have stopped giving it away until I see it come back in tins.

Great family game

Accidentally stumbled upon this card game, on Amazon, and am so happy I did! 😁 As a former high school mathematics teacher, I continue to delight in observing the excitement and gained confidence when children learn. This particular game combines learning with an exciting, fast-paced card game that provides loads of fun! 👍🏻 In the process, the kids use their knowledge of color, shape and number (1 - 5) throughout the game (Which only lasts a few minutes) Parents and children, alike will enjoy it, together. For younger children just learning colors, shapes and numbers, I would encourage parents to take time to review the different shapes, colors and number of shapes on cards before playing as it will familiarize the kids with what they need to understand before playing. In order for something to be enjoyable, we must be successful. By taking the time, up front, to review the deck of cards (explaining the different colors, shapes and numbers involved) we give our kids their best chance at success. 👍🏻 Then, once they get the hang of it, sit back and watch their little minds go to work!!!! Pretty amazing, actually. I am a grandma to seven lovely grandchildren ages 2 - 9. I have already taught my five and six year old grandchildren this game and we have a blast playing together. I just sent a deck to my eldest son so he can teach his 5 and 9 year old boys the game before we all gather over the Christmas holidays. It’s a two person game, so grandma will have several decks on hand so everyone can get a chance to get into the action. 😁 Well worth the money on so many levels. 👍🏻