Dobble
2–8 players • ages 7+ • Igor Polouchine • 2009
- Designer
- Igor Polouchine
- Publisher
- Lifestyle Boardgames · Blue Orange Games
- First published
- 2009
- Players
- 2–8 players
- Age
- 7+
How it plays
Dobble plays 2–8 players and is recommended for ages 7 and up.
Mechanics
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Where it came from
Dobble, known as Spot It! in North America, was created by designer Igor Polouchine and first published in 2009. The game is built upon a sophisticated mathematical foundation involving finite projective planes, where every card in the deck shares exactly one symbol with every other card. This elegant design choice allows for a high-speed recognition game that relies on visual processing rather than complex strategy, making it accessible to a wide age range.
The game emerged from the European board game scene and quickly gained traction for its portability and intense, fast-paced gameplay. The visual design focuses on bright, high-contrast iconography that is easily identifiable under pressure. Upon its release, it was lauded by critics and families alike for its simplicity and the inherent fairness of its unique matching mechanic, leading it to become a staple of modern party games.
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About Dobble
Dobble is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–8 players • ages 7+ • Igor Polouchine • 2009. The catalog entry lists take first as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Dobble?
Dobble is a board game for 2–8 players. The catalog entry lists take first as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.dobblegame.com
How many players is Dobble for?
Dobble is built for 2–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Dobble for?
Dobble lists a minimum age of 7. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Dobble?
Dobble was designed by Igor Polouchine. It's published by Lifestyle Boardgames and Blue Orange Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2009.
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