Can I play without an internet connection?

Yes. Solo Bots pits you against AI opponents at four difficulty levels, fully offline. There is also a guided tutorial and a daily timed challenge.

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Nertz Blitz.

The real-time card race, online. No turns, no waiting, everyone plays at once.

An iOS implementation of Nertz (also known as Pounce or Racing Demon), the real-time, simultaneous-play, solitaire-style card race. Built for live online play, plus solo modes with a tutorial and a daily timed challenge.

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What it does

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Live online multiplayer against friends or strangers
Bots at four difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, Brutal) for offline play
Daily Challenge: compete with friends in a timed race on a fresh daily deal
A "How to Play" tutorial covering the rules and gameplay
Cheat-resistant by design; everyone sees the same game state

Details

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platformiPhone & iPad · iOS 26+

modesOnline · Bots · Daily

statusPending App Store launch

FAQ

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What is Nertz?

Nertz is a fast, real-time card game where everyone plays at the same time, racing to clear their pile onto shared stacks in the middle. You may know it as Pounce or Racing Demon. It is part solitaire, part demolition derby.

Can I play Nertz online with friends?

Yes. Online Blitz drops you into a live game against friends or other players, with everyone seeing the same board in real time. It is cheat-resistant by design, so the game state stays honest for everyone.

Can I play offline or solo?

Yes. Solo Bots pits you against AI opponents at four difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, Brutal), fully offline. There is also a guided tutorial to learn the rules and a daily timed challenge to chase your best run.

What devices does Nertz Blitz support?

iPhone and iPad on iOS 26 or later. Nertz Blitz is launching soon on the App Store. Questions before then? Reach out.