Flinch is a card game focused on strategic stock depletion. The primary objective is to be the first player to eliminate all cards from their stock pile. This involves playing cards sequentially from one’s stock, and optionally from one’s hand, onto communal building piles in the center of the playing area. Numbered cards from one to fifteen are used.
The game fosters strategic thinking, hand management, and quick decision-making. Its competitive nature can stimulate mental acuity and enhance focus. Historically, similar sequential card games have provided a social and engaging pastime, promoting interaction and friendly competition between players of various ages.