
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,721
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Spot it!
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2009

2013
Rules assistance for Dobble: Free Demo Version
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dobble: Free Demo Version is a board game released in 2013 for 2–8 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Denis Blanchot and Jacques Cottereau and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
A tiny free promotional demonstration version of real-time pattern recognition game Spot it!. In standard Dobble, there are 55 cards, each with 8 symbols. In this free demo version, there are 16 cards (of smaller size), each with 6 symbols (from a subset of the full version's set of symbols). As in standard Dobble, each pair of cards has exactly 1 symbol in common, which is the basis of the simple real-time pattern recognition games included.
Dobble: Free Demo Version supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dobble: Free Demo Version is 5 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dobble: Free Demo Version for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dobble: Free Demo Version has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dobble: Free Demo Version belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dobble: Free Demo Version are: Denis Blanchot and Jacques Cottereau. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dobble: Free Demo Version as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.