The best Dobble versions, and how to play Dobble
Last checked 4 November 2026
Quick answer: Classic Dobble is the one to start with: 55 cards in a tin, 2 to 8 players, ages 6 and up, about 15 minutes. Any two cards share exactly one symbol, and the first to spot it and say it wins the card. Dobble Kids, Dobble Bluey and Dobble 1,2,3 start at age 4, Dobble Waterproof is for the beach, and Dobble Connect adds four in a row.
Dobble is a speed game in a little round tin. Every card has 8 symbols, any two cards share exactly one of them, and the first person to spot the match and say it out loud wins. It's quick to explain, it fits in a coat pocket, and young children are often faster than the grown-ups. Zygomatic makes lots of versions, and most are the same game with different pictures, so the right one is usually the one with pictures your family likes. These ten include the ones that change the game, the ones for younger children and the best of the themed tins. Players, ages and times come from Zygomatic's own pages, and how to play Dobble is further down the page.
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1. Dobble
Any two cards share exactly one matching symbol. Spot it and call it out before anyone else. Young kids are often quicker than the grown-ups.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: The original Dobble game, and the one to buy if you're not sure. It's 55 cards in a tin with everyday symbols like a cactus, an anchor and a snowman, for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up, and a game takes about 15 minutes. The rules include five different mini-games, so you get more than one game for your money.
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Details last checked 19 October 2026.
2. Dobble Kids
Dobble for younger players, with pictures of everyday things small children know. Spot the one picture two cards share and say it first.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 4+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Dobble for younger children, with pictures of familiar things they'll recognise. Zygomatic has it for 2 to 8 players aged 4 and up, about 15 minutes. A good first game for a 4 or 5 year old, and parents can join in without it being a chore.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
3. Dobble Connect
Dobble with a board-game twist. Spot matches to claim cards on the table and try to get four in a row. Can be played in teams.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 8+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Easy to teach
Why it suits this: The one that changes the game most. You still race to spot matching symbols, but now you're also trying to line up four cards in a row, so there's a bit of tactics as well as speed. It's 90 cards for 2 to 8 players aged 8 and up, about 15 minutes, and you can play in teams.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
4. Dobble Waterproof
Dobble on 55 waterproof cards in a waterproof bag, so you can play on the beach, by the pool or in the rain.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: The Dobble beach edition. It's 55 waterproof cards in a waterproof bag, so you can play by the pool, on the sand or in a tent when it rains. Same rules as classic Dobble, for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up. A very good holiday game.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
5. Dobble Harry Potter
Dobble with Wizarding World symbols such as the Hogwarts crest, wands and the Golden Snitch. 55 cards in a tin.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Harry Potter Dobble swaps the everyday pictures for Wizarding World symbols such as the Hogwarts crest, wands and the Golden Snitch. It's 55 cards in a tin for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up, and a cheap present for a young Potter fan.
Details last checked 4 November 2026.
6. Dobble Marvel
Dobble with Marvel heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man and Captain America drawn as emoji-style faces. 55 cards in a tin.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Marvel heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man and Captain America, drawn in a cute emoji style (the UK tin says Marvel Emoji). It's 55 cards in a tin for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up, about 15 minutes.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
7. Dobble Disney
Dobble with Disney characters such as Mickey, Elsa and Simba, on 90 large cards.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Dobble with Disney characters including Mickey, Elsa and Simba. This one has 90 large cards rather than the usual 55, which makes the pictures easier to see across the table. It's 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
8. Dobble Super Mario
Dobble set in the Mushroom Kingdom, with Mario, Luigi and Power Stars to spot. 55 cards in a tin.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 6+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Mario, Luigi, Power Stars and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom on 55 cards in a tin. Same quick rules, for 2 to 8 players aged 6 and up. One for a family that plays a lot of Nintendo.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
9. Dobble Bluey
Dobble with Bluey, her family and things from the show, for ages 4 and up. 55 cards in a tin.
- Players
- 2 to 8 players
- Age
- 4+
- Play time
- about 15 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: Bluey, her family and things from the show, for 2 to 8 players aged 4 and up. Because young fans know every character by name, calling out the match comes easily, which makes it a lovely first Dobble.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
10. Dobble 1,2,3
A learning Dobble for young children: spot matching numbers, shapes and colours. It even works with one player.
- Players
- 1 to 5 players
- Age
- 4+
- Play time
- about 10 minutes
- Our teaching rating
- Very easy to teach
Why it suits this: A learning version for pre-schoolers. Children spot matching numbers, shapes and colours, and Zygomatic has it for 1 to 5 players aged 4 and up, about 10 minutes. It's the only Dobble here that a child can play on their own.
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Details last checked 4 November 2026.
How to play Dobble
Dobble has 55 cards, each showing 8 symbols, and between any two cards there’s always one matching symbol, and only one. Whatever mini-game you’re playing, the aim is to be the fastest to spot the match between two cards and call out its name. Everybody plays at the same time; there are no turns.
If you’ve never played, start by turning two cards face up and finding the match together. Do that a few times until everyone’s seen that there’s always exactly one. Then pick a mini-game. The rules come with five:
- The Tower. Deal one card face down to each player and put the rest face up in a pile in the middle. Everyone turns their card over and looks for the match between their own card and the middle card. Find it, say it, and take the middle card onto your pile. Keep going until the middle pile is gone. Most cards wins.
- The Well. Put one card face up in the middle and deal out all the rest. Everyone turns their pile face up. Spot the match between your top card and the middle card, say it, and put your card on the middle pile. First to get rid of all their cards wins.
- Hot Potato. Played over several rounds. Each player holds one card flat in their hand. Spot the match between your card and another player’s card, say it, and give them your card. When one player ends up with all the cards, they lose the round. Fewest cards at the end wins.
- The Poisoned Gift. Deal one card face down to each player and put the rest face up in the middle. Look for a match between the middle card and anyone else’s card, say it, and put the middle card on top of their pile. Fewest cards at the end wins.
- Triplet. Lay nine cards face up. Look for a symbol that’s on three of them. Say it, take the three cards and replace them. Most cards at the end wins.
If two players say the symbol at the same moment, the first to take or place the card wins it. We’d start with The Tower, which is the simplest to explain to young children.
Dobble and Spot It
Spot It! is Dobble’s name in the US, so if you see Spot It games in American videos, they’re the same idea. In the UK the game is sold as Dobble.
Games like Dobble
If your family loves Dobble, try other quick card games in our best card games guide. For more ideas for little ones, see board games for 4 year olds and board games for 6 year olds. For a small game to take away, see travel board games.
Dobble questions
How many cards are in Dobble?
Classic Dobble has 55 cards, each with 8 symbols. Dobble Connect and Dobble Disney have 90 cards.
How many people can play Dobble?
Classic Dobble is for 2 to 8 players. Dobble 1,2,3 is for 1 to 5.
What age is Dobble for?
Zygomatic says 6 and up for classic Dobble. Dobble Kids, Dobble Bluey and Dobble 1,2,3 start at 4, and Dobble Connect at 8.
How long does a game of Dobble take?
About 15 minutes, according to Zygomatic.
Who makes Dobble?
Dobble is published by Zygomatic. It was designed by Denis Blanchot, Jacques Cottereau and the Play Factory team.
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