Boulder Bluff

A climber’s card game
of bold moves and bluffs

A fast-paced, easy-to-learn card game for 2–4 players. Play your climbing cards to top bouldering routes, or bluff your way to victory!

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2–4 players30–45 minutesAges 8+
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2,000+ copies soldRules in EN / NL / FR / DE
Easy to play anywhere

Easy to learn & quick to play

Choose a route. Play your climbing cards and get some chalk! Now your friends have a choice: should I just let you win? Or put up a (climbing) fight…

  1. Select your bouldering route

  2. Play your move cards

  3. Climb to victory!

Picture your next game night Colourful illustrated Boulder Bluff climbing cards
“Three cards.
Two face down.
Who’s joining me?”
An example of the bluffing moment. You must play at least one card face up.
A whole climbing world in a small box

Inspired by real bouldering in Fontainebleau

Close-up of Boulder Bluff’s illustrated route and climbing cards on a wooden table

Beautiful artwork.

Boulder Bluff box, illustrated cards and tokens on a real boulder

Real routes.

Friends playing Boulder Bluff together outdoors

Good company.

2,000+ copies sold

Good bluffs.
Great company.

Climbers, boardgamers and friends. The best part is the people across the table.

One more round? Four friends laughing around a table while playing Boulder Bluff at a game fair
Playing a game of Boulder Bluff at Spellenspektakel 2025
Rufus

“Boulder Bluff feels laid-back. It plays fast and light. It’s just fun!”

Climber & boardgamer
Chocgames

“…the flavor texts on the cards are very recognizable and cool.”

Boardgame reviewer · on the climbing references
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What's in the box

Boulder Bluff Base Game box, illustrated cards, chalk bag and wooden tokens

Boulder Bluff Base Game

The full game of bold moves, hidden cards and friendly rivalry. Ready for your first bluff.

€34.95
  • 39 climb cards + 15 boulder cards
  • 10 injury tokens + 5 chalk tokens
  • Chalk bag and rules included
  • Rules in English, Dutch, French & German
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Before you chalk up

Good questions.
Quick answers.

New to Boulder Bluff? Here’s what you need to know.

How do I play Boulder Bluff?

Watch How to play in 60 seconds for a quick introduction to the game.

Do I need to know anything about climbing?

No climbing experience is needed. You can play without knowing the moves or routes. Climbers will enjoy the references; everyone can enjoy the bluffing and friendly rivalry.

Is there a Premium Edition?

Yes. The Premium Edition includes the Base Game, the Animal Kingdom expansion pack and an illustrated neoprene game mat. The Base Game is a complete game on its own; Premium adds those two extras.

Which languages are the rules available in?

The rules are available in English, Dutch, French and German. You can read the English rulebook here before buying.

What does shipping cost in the EU?

EU shipping costs €4.95 and is free above €60. That makes one Base Game €39.90 delivered. Orders ship from The Netherlands; EU delivery is usually around 3 working days.

Your friends. Your table. Your next adventure.

Rest day? Play day!

For game nights, rest days and a little friendly rivalry.

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