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Mattel - Games Blokus Board Game
Average customer rating
4.6
(90 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 90 reviews
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
92%of customers recommend this product.
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79 out of
86)
Customer Reviews for Mattel - Games Blokus Board Game
Customer Rating
5
Strategic and engaging
on August 11, 2016
Posted by: Bendog
from West TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gave this game to my oldest who just turned 11 years old. She loves games. Especially live action vs. smart phone/PC gaming. We were a bit confused on the rules to this. (I admit that I thought it was a similar version of TETRIS. I was clearly wrong. So I youtubed it, such an easier way of learning how to play. Trying to read directions while small people are anxious to play is nearly impossible. We really like this game, it's like a larger version of tic-tac-toe & checkers, meaning that you are trying to strategically block the other player. Took close to no time for my 9 and 11 year old kids to quickly catch on. Having a little difficulty with my 6 year old, but that's only because she can't out maneuver the other two. At the moment, it seems like it will be a great addition to family game night. Would recommend, really gets their little minds working.
Cons: Low quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Blokus light
on February 6, 2015
Posted by: exTex
Bring back the 13x13 board! This one feels as chintzy as the Blokus To Go game.
Cons: Low quality, small
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Fun Game and Interesting Strategy
on August 8, 2016
Posted by: BosoxFL
from Melbourne, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Played this with my six year old and he was able to get the concepts and strategy easily. But the best part is that we were both learning and the intricacies of the strategy changed as we played a few times. Like many good games there are many paths to victory.
Pros: easy to learn
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Blokus
on July 14, 2014
Posted by: bambam2627
from Retired Teacher - CT.
A great game for Grandparents, parents and children. Age recommended is fine! Lots of strategy or just play to play!
We spend hours of fun with this garme.
We spend hours of fun with this garme.
The 2 person game is just as fun as we have both!
Pros: High quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great light game to enjoy with friends and family
on August 4, 2016
Posted by: WestChesterDad
from West Chester, PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Playing boardgames is a popular pasttime in my household (we have more than 250 games in our collection at this point). Blokus is our latest addition, and it will definitely be getting more gameplay going forward.
Major pros:
1) EASY TO LEARN. There is a single rule to follow in this game, which is that every piece you place must touch your other pieces only at the corners. That's it. Our first play consisted of myself, my 7 year old and 5 year old sons, and my 3 year old daughter, and even she was able to participate (fun for a wide age group). Everyone quickly grasped how to play, but I could see for my oldest son in particular that he rapidly started to recognize that there is quite a bit of strategy in terms of which piece you choose to place, and whether you're placing it to help yourself or block someone else.
1) EASY TO LEARN. There is a single rule to follow in this game, which is that every piece you place must touch your other pieces only at the corners. That's it. Our first play consisted of myself, my 7 year old and 5 year old sons, and my 3 year old daughter, and even she was able to participate (fun for a wide age group). Everyone quickly grasped how to play, but I could see for my oldest son in particular that he rapidly started to recognize that there is quite a bit of strategy in terms of which piece you choose to place, and whether you're placing it to help yourself or block someone else.
2) QUICK TO PLAY - both of our games finished in less than 30 minutes (always good when you're playing with kids), although this could go longer if you play with someone who agonizes over every decision they have to make.
Cons:
The only downside for this game really is that it's an abstract game. You aren't racing cars or fighting dragons, you're placing blocks (think Tetris).
The only downside for this game really is that it's an abstract game. You aren't racing cars or fighting dragons, you're placing blocks (think Tetris).
If you need a theme in your game to inspire you, you won't find it here, but if you're just looking for a fun game that's simple to learn and won't take hours to set up, play, and clean up, then this will definitely fit the bill.
Pros: Durable, easy to learn, quick setup/cleanup, fast play
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great game for the whole family.
on July 30, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
from Rome Pa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a great game to add to our family game night. My boys love to have a game of friendly competition and this game did just that. We love that you have to actually think of a strategy to be able to win this game. Would highly recommend.
Pros: High quality, great family fun, easy to use
Cons: only four players
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Truly a game for the whole family
on August 10, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
from Louisville, KY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before playing Blokus I was worried we (the adults) would not enjoy it. Usually if the adults like a game, the kids rarely enjoy it at the same level. This game provided entertainment for both kids and adults. Unlike some games, Blokus didn't take all afternoon to play. It was the perfect amount of time and appropriately challenging.
Pros: High quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
A good challenging game
on August 9, 2016
Posted by: Leosilva
from Bay Shore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This game was challenging in a fun way. I played with my 8 year old son and he loved it. When the game was over he wanted to start a new one. It's unique. I've never seen another game like it.
Pros: easy to understand the rules
Cons: nothing to store the pieces in.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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