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5 Star reviews of Blokus by MattelReturn to Blokus product information...
Blokus has been reviewed 352 times with an average rating of 4.78
What's the Trick? Having Fun! Posted 10/30/2008 by Ian H Bohne - RELATIVE
Had read many reviews of BLOKUS and decided to give it a try for the kids. Very glad I did. BLOKUS is one of those games that is deceptively simple. Just a territory grab game, right? Simple spatial relationships, right? The moment when I knew this game was near-perfect was when my Dad (Grandpa) was playing against the kids. "Easy," he said. Halfway through the game Grandpa had that scrunched up face and asked "what's the trick?" "It's easy Grandpa," answered the 11-year old, "just put your pieces down!" And it really is that easy. Oh, you can make it very competative, even cutthroat if you want (like when adults play). I once saw the quiet wife of our friends mercilessly go after her husband, blocking him at every turn. So play BLOKUS with your kids. Play BLOKUS with your friends. Just play BLOKUS!
Great Social Activity for Mixed Ages Posted 8/28/2008 by Amy A.
I learned this game from one of my best friends and her 6 home-schooled children. This game exercises spatial skills. It is both straight-forward and tricky enough that intergenerational matches are both fun and competitive. (The 8-year-old often beats me, in fact, since he hasn't learned to overthink his moves.) I have been buying this game for all the children and adults on my list.
A rating of Blokus Posted 8/27/2008 by Janet Foye
I gave it as a birthday present to my 9 year old grandaughter. She and her 2 sisters and father loveit. I enjoyed it too.
Blokus Game Posted 8/27/2008 by Dana Miller
We got this game last Christmas and we love it so much that we keep giving it as presents! Good for spatial development and critical thinking skills.
Great Game - Posted 8/27/2008 by Jerry K
While this game can be played by someone as young as 5 the nuances of the game make it challenging for an adult. The ease of game play for a child becomes more complex for an adult as you try to think ahead for the placement of your pieces - almost like chess.
Review for Blokus Posted 7/29/2010 by Lindsay Chalmers - RELATIVE
This game is great for all ages! Everyone gets to play or watch and put in their input and everyone uses their brain!
Blokus Posted 7/23/2009 by Debra Anziani
Fun for the family. A great way to use strategy.
My rating of Blokus Posted 7/22/2009 by Anne Padgett
We love the challenge of using the game with and for all age levels.
Information about Blokus Posted 7/21/2009 by Angela Bronson
My students love the game. this is the second one I have bought.
We love this game Posted 3/24/2009 by Irene Hong
I was at my children's school to volunteer and saw this game. As soon as I got home, I ordered it from Fat Brain Toys. My kids were very excited to have this game at home. It is a great game to play with our kids.
Fun At All Stages Posted 10/27/2009 by Sandra Spillner-Martin
We love this strategy game. We've gotten a lot of our family members and friends hooked on it. We bought this one to give away as a gift because we don't want to give away ours. If you like Tetrix or anything with fitting odd shapes together this will be the game for you. Each game will be different, unpredictable and surprising. Sometimes I think the blue player has an advantage, though. Try for yourself and see whether my suspicion proves right.
My rating of Blokus Posted 7/26/2009 by Nancy Howland
Love the game - very challenging yet lots of fun for the entire family
Blokus Posted 9/9/2009 by Walter W Lee
All I can say is that my daughter and I are Blokus addicts now :) For us this game surpasses the strategic challenges of 'Pente' and 'Sorry'. We'll explore the #D version soon.
Great game for different ages! Posted 7/16/2009 by Allison Dixon
We have loved this game! It was a gift for my 7 year old (boy) but my 5 year old (boy) and 4 year old (boy) also are great at playing it, along with my husband, who thinks it is SO much better than most other games for kids at this age.
Surprisingly Fabulous Posted 7/13/2009
I was skeptical, but bought this game due to all the great reviews. I'm so glad I did. It's a fun brain exercise for all of us. The gameplay itself is so easy that our 3-yr-old twins enjoy playing, yet the strategy can make it challenging enough that all adults who have played have loved it. I was thrilled to watch our 5 yr old figure out different strategies right from the start. And with each game, she develops more and more stategies. We are avid gamers, yet I truly enjoy only a few select games. Blokus is a perfect game to satifsy the entire family.
Excellent Game Posted 7/5/2009 by Jeremy Moreland
Great game!!!! Received within 2 days of purchase.
A rating of Blokus Posted 6/12/2009
Perfect family game to get everyone thinking.
Mom of Six Posted 2/13/2009
Great game! Easy to learn yet challenging. Really develops spatial awareness.
Blokus Posted 8/18/2008 by Paul A. Nelson
This is an easy to learn, but challenging to master game of shapes and strategy. I began playing it with my six-year old son, and he has grasped the most elementary rules of play. Now it's time to work on the strategy aspect, and that will take some more time. The board is simple and stable. The pieces are brightly colored and attractive, making it easy to distinguish players/colors on the board. Instructions are to the point but effective.
Information about Blokus Posted 8/18/2008 by Jeanne Weber
Blokus is wonderful. I "babysit" for a family with 12, 10, and 8 year-old children. Blokus was a huge hit with all three of them (and me too.) It is easy enough for the youngest to enjoy, but the oldest is equally happy, figuring out some strategy as well. My son who is a GGP (Great Game Player) is coming home for a week (he is in graduate school) and I can hardly wait to play it with him.
A rating of Blokus Posted 8/17/2008 by Mark H. Soto
My daughter owns Blokus and we love playing it so my wife and I had to have our own game...
A rating of Blokus Posted 8/16/2008 by annmarie erickson
Fun, challenging, family game
outstanding game Posted 7/16/2008 by carol cercone
The kids in my family are ages 12,11,and 4. The older kids love playing this game and my 12 yr. old is able to beat me. It's easily tweeked for the younger set, so my 4 yr. old can play too.This has become his favorite game. This a great thinking game thats fun, not daunting. A great investment.
Blokus Posted 7/15/2008 by Johoba Bonjobi
This game is highly addictive and fun to play. Games average 20min. and are user friendly. Best to play with 3 or 4 people. Great for visual thinkers and even for the strategist.
Product review of Blokus Posted 10/26/2009 by Nancy S. Pugh
Great game. Presents a challenge for all ages. Younger children like to arrange the color blocks, even if not playing the game.
Product review of Blokus Posted 1/22/2008 by Stephanie Crotteau
Love the game. My husband was the one that knew of it and wanted the game. It's something that I enjoyed as well. Normally I'm not too interested in games, but this one was interesting.
Product review of Blokus Posted 4/9/2012 by Brandy Hussing
This is a great Family game! My kids, ages 7-11 all enjoy playing this game with the parents. The get to use problem solving skills and think about strategy.
Don't miss Blokus! Posted 1/19/2012 by Julie
When I volunteer in my second-grade daughter's classroom, her teacher often has me pull a small group of kids aside to play a game. The games have a learning component (math, money, etc.), but the kids also go back and play them when they have indoor recess. I had seen Blokus in stores before, but never picked it up because I thought it would not interest my daughter. Wrong! They loved it! It is a spatial-challenge game, and the kids ended up doing better than I did, which is always fun for them. I took the game with us to visit family, and my niece (who is four) learned it faster than my sister-in-law (who is 27). Even when it is just her and I, my daughter asks, Can we play Blokus?
Product review of Blokus Posted 11/8/2011 by Howard Wolf
First of all, let me state that to call Blokus a "toy' is totally inaccurate. I bought Blokus to keep my grandchildren occupied when they come to spend weekends with us. Their ages range from 7-12. All of the kids were fascinated by the goal of the game. Each was able to play at their level. The younger kids watched their older cousins navigating the board and I believe they learned new strategies by watching.
Blokus Posted 7/10/2008 by Lina Meacham
The game was wonderful, quick to teach to new people and brought friends and family together. I will be sending it to more friends!
Review for Blokus Posted 6/29/2008 by Donna E
Great game for all ages. It is a game that is learned very quickly, but will be continually challenging to master. It can be played by 1 to 4 people. Great inter-generational family game.
Spatial Development Posted 5/29/2008
My 6 year old grandson and his 4 year old sister enjoy playing this game. They need a little help seeing where they can play when it's nearly covered, but otherwise they do well with it. It is good for developing their spatial awareness. And, fun for them.
My rating of Blokus Posted 5/25/2008 by Lena Hernandez
I really love this toy. It's interesting. Simple to learn, but keeps you thinking of what is going to be your next move.
Blokus Posted 5/22/2008 by M Peterson
The Blokus game is fun. Moves along fairly rapidly, yet is challenging and requires thought. It is worthy of the positive reviews that it has been receiving.
Great Family Game Posted 2/17/2008 by Gameboy
We played this game at my sister's house. My 4 and 7 year old love it. It's one of a few games that's good for a broad age range.
Information about Blokus Posted 1/22/2008 by Kim Gleason
Great. In fact, I have ordered several more.
Good Posted 1/6/2008 by Richard Myers
Loved it! Ours is a family of diverse ages, and this might be the best game for everyone I've ever found. Learning how to play takes less than a minute - learning how to be good at the game could take months. It is strategically challenging enough for adults, yet my 7 year old picked it up straight away. I thoroughly recommend it!
Blokus Posted 1/2/2008 by Joe Urbanski
A fantastic game for all ages.
Review for Blokus Posted 12/27/2007
We bought this game for our children (ages 11, 9 and 5). They have all loved it. We can play as a family (four at a time) and even our five year old can understand it and be competitive. My husband and I have also enjoyed playing it by ourselves. It is a great family game.
Blokus Posted 12/26/2007
Blokus is great for all ages! My five year old triplets enjoy playing it with us as much as my husband and I enjoy playing it with our friends when the kids are in bed. A great gift that they won't out-grow anytime soon.
Great Family Game Posted 12/26/2007 by Jeff
Our family (6 kids from 2 to 11) played together. All but our 2 year old really got into it. It is not hard to learn to play.
Blokus - Huge Hit Posted 12/26/2007 by Meg
I got this for the family cabin - and it's a huge hit! Everyone wants to buy a game when they get home. It's like chess with four people playing. Tons of fun. And teens sit down with Mom and Dad to play! High recommendation.
Blokus Posted 12/19/2007 by Denise
Last year, I gave the original Blokus to my sister's family. They have a 5 and 10 year old. They played it more than all the games combined that they've ever owned, except maybe UNO. She tells all of her friends about it. She and her 5 year old also made up a game where she puts a piece on the board and he has to mirror the design she's making then they switch and sometimes she mirrors his. I'm giving Blokus Trigon to them this year. I know they will love it just as much!
Blokus Game Posted 11/22/2007 by Alan McNellis
This may look like a simple game, but with the right players and given a little time to figure out the ins and outs of the game, it becomes very difficult in just a short time. We have enjoyed this game for many hours. I would recommend this game to anyone, young or old it doesn't matter.
Excellent Experience Posted 11/14/2007 by Jim Petersen
Great game. Quick to learn, easy to play.
Fun For All Ages! Posted 8/29/2007 by S. Olson
The game Blokus is a terrific game for all ages. It is easy to catch on, but not easy to win! Kids of all ages were playing from 4 to 78. It brought smiles and laughter and hours of fun. Now I have my own game so I can play it with visiting friends and family. Maybe with some practice I will beat my 16 year old nephew!
Fun Game Posted 6/21/2007 by James Turnbull
Blokus is a great strategy game and fun for all ages. It is easy to play and different every time. My whole family loves it. Set up is easy and there are no difficult rules to remember. Just open the box, keep pieces corner to corner, and play. I'll be buying another for a gift, soon.
Blokus Posted 6/3/2007 by R. Gold
This game is enjoyable, educational, and it looks pretty too. I have played this game with children aging from 8 years old to adults, and all have enjoyed it tremendously!
Blokus Posted 5/31/2007 by Anna Droege
I find that this game is simply simple to understand and enjoy with all my grandchildren from the ages 8 to 16 years old. If there was one thing to be added it would be a pouch to keep the pieces in so they won't get lost.
Blokus Posted 5/29/2007 by Lucille Grzymkowski
Great challenge! My grandkids from 11 to 17 years old all have a ball playing this and trying to beat out their grandparents, lovingly I might add! It is a super game for the family!
Review of Blokus Posted 5/20/2007 by Eugenia Alexandrova
This is a very good game. No wonder it has received so many awards. We've played as a couple and in a group of 4 people. It is interesting in both variations, but is definitely more vicious with 4 players.
Order of Blokus Posted 5/18/2007 by Heather L Erbe
My husband really wanted this game, and it has not let him down. He and his friends really love it and play it all the time.
A Great Game For All Ages! Posted 5/17/2007 by Mom in Maryland
It's great for all ages and requires thinking things through. Blokus involves an element of luck, so even an underdog has a shot at winning once in awhile. No reading is required - just a sense of spacial relationships and strategy. A game only takes 15 or 20 minutes, so it's up to the players how long they want to stick with it. I've given Blokus for gifts - the recipients loved it too!
Simple And Fun Posted 5/15/2007 by J. Simon
Not since Tetris has there been a game more simple and more addictive. Speaking of that game, Blokus is quite similar. It features a number of Tetris-like pieces for each player. The only rule is that you must join them at the corners - sides of the same color cannot touch. That's it! The player with the least amount of blocks at the end of the game wins. It sounds easy, but there's more strategy than meets the eye. The board gets crowded quickly and you have to plan your moves ahead, study your opponents pieces and try to grab as much of the board as possible. Anyone can learn to play it and, best of all, from one to four players can play. The game board and pieces are both very sturdy and will hold up well to use. The pieces themselves are very colorful and rugged enough to not get bent or broken easily. Overall, this is an excellent game.
Review of Blokus Posted 5/15/2007 by Andrea Pixton
This game is really captivating! I have three teenage boys and so far I have not won, but I love playing it. They enjoy it also. I think younger children would easily love this game. It only takes a few minutes to understand it, and then you're hooked. The quality of the material is good with nice bright contrasting colors.
Great Game! Beautiful, Too Posted 5/14/2007 by Judith D. Epstein
Wonderful and rather addictive game. The game board gets progressively prettier as it becomes covered with the clear, colored plastic game pieces. A great strategy game for adults, kids, and both playing together.
Blokus Posted 5/14/2007 by Nancy Donaldson
It is a great game! My fifth grade students love it as well as my teenagers and the adults at home. We have spent many hours playing.
My rating of Blokus Posted 5/9/2007 by Marta Dospiva Legan
The Blokus is a great game for the whole family. No matter what type of person you are, you'll love it!
Blokus Posted 5/6/2007 by Betty
This game is a lot of fun. The rules are very simple, but it is a challenging game to play.
Review for Blokus Posted 4/8/2007
Our kids (ages 11, 13, 17) love this quick and fun game. There's no set up time so it's easy to pull out for a short game. As a mom, I like the fact that it is stretching their spatial reasoning and logical thinking muscles. But don't tell them that - they just think it's fun!
Blokus Posted 3/26/2007 by Deb Jansen
A great strategy game that allows play with a variety of age groups! Kids love playing and most of all love that they have the ability to beat the adults! I've had lots of fun challenging dad to a game or two when I get the chance to play.
Blokus Fun For All Posted 3/26/2007 by Shannon Beddo
Blokus was more fun than I imagined. I really love that the whole family can play. I'm 40, my boys are 11 and 9 and my daughter is only 4. Even she figured out how to play in about 3 minutes. But just because it's easy to learn doesn't mean it is easy to play to WIN! We let our little one play properly until it gets to hard for her to find where to place the next piece, then we let her be the "wild card" and put a piece whereever she can find. It messes us all up! But we love it. The groans are wonderful when your opponent thinks he has a move and the 4 year old messes it up! I recommend it highly.
Blokus Is Both Fun And Easy To Learn! Posted 3/22/2007 by Aaron Schlaegel
The game is fun, has depth, and my three year old can understand the rules.
My rating of Blokus Posted 3/21/2007 by Fan From Minneapolis
Blokus is a great family game. My kids are teenagers and we all love it. It's a two to four people game, but most fun when there are four.
Blokus Posted 3/21/2007 by Lori Fournier
We love the game! A friend of mine had the game, and suggested that we play it. I was very hesitant at first, however, after playing the game, I fell in love with it. I then purchased it for my family for our family game night, and it was a hit! The entire family loved playing it. If anyone likes to play strategic games, than this is the game for you! Very happy with the game! Thanks!
Product review of Blokus Posted 3/8/2007 by Subba Badeti
My entire family loves Blokus. We have been playing everyday for a week now and it is getting very interesting....Awesome game.
Blokus Posted 2/28/2007
Blokus is great! Even my high schoolers enjoy the difficulty, but my middle schoolers can play along as well.
A rating of Blokus Posted 2/27/2007 by Dave Sharkey
A very addicting game to play - and fun for the entire family. It teaches problem solving, strategy and planning ahead. After giving the game and playing the game with our 10 year old grandchild (and his parents), we realized it was a game our 16 year old grandson would also like (he's in a different family from the 10 year old). We just played it with the 16 year old this past weekend and it was a huge hit. This is not only a fun game to play, but also very educational.
Blokus Posted 2/21/2007 by Margaret C.
This is the best board game I've played. The rules are simple, but winning is a challenge. A five year old really can play this game with adults and all can have fun. Also, it is very fast moving.
A rating of Blokus Posted 2/16/2007 by Christine Stimson
We played this game at a family gathering and just had to have it! It is simple to learn and a wide range of ages can play. Our children (ages 4, 6, and 8) picked it up easily, yet it is also fun and challenging for adults to play. It is right up there with the classics. Great concept.
Product review of Blokus Posted 2/16/2007 by Bruce Roderick
We are a family of six. We love games. This one is awesome. A great combination of strategy while allowing plenty of opportunity for interaction and fun around the table. I like the length of the games as it doesn't drag. After playing this game for a week, we have ordered two more Blokus for friends and family. It is definitely our favorite game.
Blokus Blows Me Away Posted 2/16/2007 by Julie
This is a great strategy game to play with your kids! My nine year old and I play every night. He plays with classmates when recess is played indoors. It is way more fun than a board game because you have to think instead of waiting for a dial to tell you where to move!
My rating of Blokus Posted 2/15/2007 by K Bieker-Brady
Great for all ages. The game is super easy to learn in two minutes. Our 5 year old can play with her two Ph.D. professor parents (and win sometimes). We were actually alerted to the game by my sibling in Germany. We buy the game for all birthday gifts.
Awesome And Addicting Game! Posted 2/15/2007 by JCS from Florida
The whole family is enjoying this game, even the almost seven year old. He asks to play everyday, and everyone actually says, "Yes!"
Blokus Posted 2/14/2007 by Brian C. Burch
Blokus is a fabulous game. The concept is quick to catch onto, but hard to master. My 3 boys, who are all gifted children, have thoroughly enjoyed it. Their ages are 16, 13, and 10. It is challenging enough for them. Thank you for a great product.
Blokus Posted 2/13/2007 by Vince Bourgault
We were introduced to Travel Blokus by my brother and sister-in-law and we loved it. It's so simple to learn and play, yet it can be very complex in the strategy. We wanted to be able to play with our whole family so we decided to get the original Blokus.
Review for Blokus Posted 2/13/2007 by Robert Belyea
My husband and I played this game at a relative's house. We really enjoyed it and decided to purchase it for our family to play when we go on our family vacation. It is a great game, sort of like playing scrabble without words and using colors instead so there is not so much wait time between turns.
Simple Rules, Very Challenging! Posted 2/12/2007 by Yvette L Crabtree
This game is really great. You really have to plan ahead and think through your moves. There is only one rule to the game so it is easy to learn!
Blokus Posted 2/11/2007 by Victoria Jones
I really love Blokus. It's very interesting every time we play it. I think the thing I love about it most is that my six year old can play it with my husband and I and completely understand it - yet we find it challenging as well. That's unusual in a game that you play with young children.
Great Game Posted 2/9/2007 by Tabbycat
This a great game that the whole family can play together. It is one of those rare games that the adults can play at one level while the kids can play at their own level.
Fun with Blokus Posted 2/7/2007 by Chaat
If you like spatial games, you'll like this. A good social game. More fun with 3 or 4 players than with 2.
Blokus Posted 2/5/2007
I love this game. It's so fun and addicting, especially with four players. I especially like the strategy of the game and that it makes you think ahead when playing.
Great Family Game Posted 2/4/2007
This is a family game for most ages. It's simple, fun, additive gameplay. Blokus is strategy but still simple enough for younger ones. Overall a nice game.
Review for Blokus Posted 2/3/2007 by Dean Morris
This is a fun game. There are only 4 colors in the game but people teamed up to plan strategy together. In appearance, it resembles Tetris slightly, but the strategy and planning involved approaches something like 4-way Chess. I am not someone who normally plays boardgames but I like Blokus.
My rating of Blokus Posted 2/3/2007 by Ingela Rodriguez
A wonderful game that anybody can play. It doesn't take a long time to play so it is an easy game to have time for if you only have 15-20 minutes to spare. We sometimes play between homework or before bed for some quality time. Our 18 year old bought this as a family gift, and it was the best present overall this past Christmas. Just bought 3 games to have presents, that is how much I love it.
Blokus Posted 2/2/2007
I bought this game for my grand children, and it is a great purchase. Ages 5 through adult will all enjoy this game. It truly encourages logical thinking, but the rules are easy enough that everyone can enjoy. The more you play, the more you can see strategies for winning.
Review of Blokus Posted 2/2/2007 by M Smith
We played this game at a friend's house and had to have it! It is great departure from the regular trivia and card games. My children are 10 and 14, and Blokus is a game that all of us have enjoyed playing together. My son, like most boys, loves video games, but will gladly forgo the Playstation for this game. Any game that brings family and friends together and teaches you something at the same time is a great find. This game does both well.
Pre-Teen Amusement Success Posted 2/1/2007 by Mom K
This game provided hours of fun the first night we opened it. Although the basic rules are simple, there is a strategy to learn. My 11 year old understood it early and creamed his 14 and 15 year old bro and sis and me. The rest of us did not want to stop playing until we could grasp the tricks. Blokus will be great for busy moms, too. Each individual game is fairly short. No monopoly-style marathons. No elaborate set-up either. Blokus promises to be a great addition to our family game stash.
Addictive! Posted 1/29/2007 by A Game Lover - RELATIVE
Wonderfully fun for kids and adults. Sturdy game and pieces. It seems a little expensive, but we'll get our money's worth out of this one.
Amazing! Posted 1/26/2007 by Tom Fishburn
Blokus is an amazing game. It is challenging enough for adults, yet simple enough for my 7 & 9 yr olds to enjoy. Kids and grown-ups can play together and have an incredible time. Highly recommended!
Fun & Thought Provoking Posted 1/26/2007 by David M. Williams
This game is a winner. Out of the other four board games I own (Monopoly, Scrabble, Mystify, Chess) this is the one my family & I play the most & have the most fun with. It's easy to learn, and games last from 15-20, maybe 30 minutes tops. What's best is it makes you think & use strategy. It's kind of like chess in that once a lot of pieces our on the board you really have to look for your best move & study the board; deciding if you need to block someone off (which is real fun to do) or if you need to make an escape before you get blocked in & can't move. Fun, fun game. 1-4 players, four players being the most fun from what I've read. (I've only played four player games so far) & just as much fun for adults as it is for kids.
Blokus Posted 1/25/2007 by Jill
This is a great game. It takes just minutes to learn. Games last under 1/2 hour. We have played 2, 3, and 4 player, but 3 player just doesn't seem to work well. Everyone who plays it says they are going to get one.
Product review of Blokus Posted 1/25/2007 by Anthony Thompson
My family and I love the Blokus game We play it with our 2 young boys (5 & 6). Even though our 5 year old doesn't have patience all of the time, they both really like to play it.
Great Game Posted 1/23/2007 by Wesley
This is a fun game. It will keep you entertained because every game has a different outcome and winning pattern. Like Tetris on a board, but you can cut your opponents off.
Blokus Posted 1/23/2007 by Jane
We ordered Blokus after playing it with some friends who had been introduced to it by their daughter (a teacher). We had enjoyed playing it and wanted to have it so we could enjoy it too. Although easy to understand, it requires concentration to really master. It is a game which plays quickly but really gets your competitive juices going. We folks in our 50's enjoy playing games, too!
Entertaining Posted 1/23/2007 by Nick R. De Guzman
Blokus is simple but challenging. The pace is fast so there are hardly any boring moments.
Blokus Posted 1/22/2007
Our whole family has played and really enjoyed the challenge. We bought it for our 6 yr old, but grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins of various ages have all enjoyed this strategic, yet simple, game. Our 4 yr old plays and enjoys it, but has difficulty with the strategy. We definitely recommend it for families who like to have game nights.
It's A Thinker Posted 1/20/2007 by Dawn R. Samples
This was a gift for my sons 7th birthday. I was worried it might me too difficult, but he caught on quickly and only had 3 pieces remaining after his first game. It requires much deeper thought than I originally believed. All of my kids 20,16,9 and 7 love it. I would compare it to chess; it is about planning your next move. But in a simple way. We love it. But be careful...it can be habit forming!
Blokus Posted 1/20/2007 by Deanna E Burkett
Blokus is a great game for young and old alike. It provides challenges for all ages. I highly recommend this game for any age person beyond the age of 6. My grandkids love it as do my older friends.
Loved This Item Posted 1/18/2007 by Kamarie Larson
As parents, we want our children's play to be meaningful. My boys (3 and 5) are high energy and revved up from 7am to 7pm...nonstop. It is hard to find toys that will engage them for more than a few minutes. This item arrived at our house several days ago (on a snow day, no less!!). My high spirited 5 year old son tore open the Blokus box and spent an hour solid just arranging the tiles into different configurations. That was even before we read the directions for play. The game enhances spatial skills and engages the player to strategize for hours of "smart" play. Our family spent the entire weekend and the two snow days that followed playing this game together. After the kids went to bed, my husband and I stayed up to the wee hours playing! The best toy for the money....ever in the history of toys. Even my 3 year old can participate! For those of you in your 30's who owned the first Nintendo...get ready to reconnect with your Tetris skills. Only this time, you won't end up with bone spurs in your thumbs from the game controller!
My rating of Blokus Posted 1/18/2007 by Joan H. Brasier
Blockus is a great game. Perhaps that is because I found I could be competitive (ie win) against my daughter and her boyfriend who are in their 30's and usually slay my husband and I at games. It requires thinking ahead, being mindful of your own as well as the other players choices. As you play more games you get better. We can also see the value of it for children 7 and up. I would view it as a family game.
Blokus Posted 1/17/2007 by Michelle Allen
Blokus is one of the best games I have ever played. My husband and I are addicted. We play almost every night. It is a game that offers both strategy and creative thinking. Two thumbs way up!
Review for Blokus Posted 1/16/2007 by David R Davis
I first learned of this game from my nephew who is 13 yrs old. We played frequently during the holidays, so, I ordered both the standard [Blokus] and the more difficult version[Blokus Trigon]. My kids are only 5 and 8 years old, but my wife and I play the game often. It's been our primary outlet during the winter.
Review of Blokus Posted 1/16/2007 by Karla Militello
The kids give up video games and television to play this game. We can't get enough sometimes! There are some birthdays coming up, and we will be giving Blokus - very fun stuff!
A rating of Blokus Posted 1/16/2007 by Lori A. Martin
This is our new family favorite! There are 4 of us in the house and we all just love this game. We have played it with 2, 3 and 4 players. We have also played with friends on teams. A fun for all game.
Blokus is Fun & Addictive! Posted 1/15/2007
It's hard to find a game that everyone can play. The directions were simple enough for my 5 year old to grasp, yet challenging enough for my sister and I to get competitive. My 5 year old son actually won the first round! Blokus took only a minute to learn and a full game doesn't take very long. It's hard to walk by and not play. My family highly recommends it!
Blokus: A Brainy Blast! Posted 1/11/2007 by Lynette Bikos, Ph.D.
The whole family loves the game! Kids and adults alike were in line to "play next." Whether or not they won, the younger kids were able to participate along with the adults. Before long, the 8 year olds were helping the adults...and still beating them!
Love Blokus! Posted 1/9/2007 by Matt G.
We received Blokus from Fat Brain Toys about a week ago and we've played it several times already. We're hooked! We have two boys, ages 6 and 9 and they both just love it. Easy to learn but never boring because the game changes every time. We would definitely recommend it.
Enjoying Blokus! Posted 1/9/2007 by Craig S DeLancey
We're new to the game but enjoy it much so far. It is unique and I believe teaches interesting mathematical principles (e.g., geometry, game theory). The materials appear durable. I do worry that the small pieces will be easy to lose and that will interfere with game play.
Great Fun For All Posted 1/9/2007 by Dave Furrer
Simply a great board game. People of all ages can play this game and have fun. A very good learning tool. This is now my favorite board game that I own.
Blokus Rocks Posted 1/7/2007 by Janice
My family and I love this game! It's challenging but definitely fun. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a good thinking game.
Review of Blokus Posted 1/6/2007 by Julie Noyes
This is one of the best games I've ever played. Its appeal crosses all age groups: my 7 year old (who can totally beat us), twenty somethings, thirty somethings, fifty somethings. We played it and everyone loved it. We already had the travel edition for two players, which is also challenging. I'm looking forward to buying the one with triangle shaped pieces soon. As a homeschooling family, I also count this game towards school time because it really stretches your spatial abilities. Overall, a unique and purposeful game-one I plan on buying for friends.
Fun and Challenging Game Posted 1/4/2007 by Jason Papp
My son had played this game at school and loved it. Once he played it with me I was hooked. An excellent game.
Blokus Posted 1/4/2007 by Annelise Judd
I ordered this game as a family gift (we're a mom, a dad, a 14 year old and a 6 year old). So far, it's been mostly mom and our 6 year old boy playing this game. We are having a lot of fun with it. I can see my son gaining insights into strategies, both in terms of trying to block me off and in getting around my blocks. He's good at it! The game is a little too easy and quick with only two people playing. But it becomes more challenging as 3 or 4 people play. This is a good game to play with your kids. It is a bit addictive. It's a keeper for our family.
Blokus -- Best Board Game Ever! Posted 1/2/2007 by Kita Virginia no Nihon-jin
I never played this game before, but I saw other positive reviews so I decided to get this one. We played, and it was huge hit! This game can be played with just 2 people, but it is best to play with 3 or 4 people. It is very addictive and even great for grown-ups like me. I recommend this game to anyone who loves to play board games. Be careful not to lose any piece because pieces are very small. I will give this game 5 stars! We really love this game.
Great Game! Posted 1/2/2007 by Kathie D. Lindsey
The product is well made and sturdy. Colors are vibrant, and I like the feature of groves in the pieces so they don't move around.
Review of Blokus Posted 12/29/2006 by Ruth Modinger
We love the game. My six year old has figured it out and loves to play too.
Blokus Posted 12/28/2006 by Donna Brian
My 2 granddaughters, ages 7 and 10, report that Blokus is a game that the whole family will enjoy and be able to participate in - challenging for all! Based on their experiences, I highly recommend this game.
Blokus Posted 12/28/2006
Blokus is incredibly fun for adults and children alike. We enjoyed playing it through the holidays.
Product review of Blokus Posted 12/26/2006 by Mark A. Stevens
We have played Blokus three times, and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. It seems to be an ideal combination of simplicity and strategy. The only flaw would seem to lie in the possibility of losing the small pieces, especially in a house with small chiildren.
A Game That Makes You Think Posted 12/25/2006 by Peter A Miller
This is a great game for kids and adlts alike. It really makes you stop and contemplate your moves, like chess, but the concept is simple enough for young kids to grasp. My seven year old spent a lot of time with this game, trying to consider many moves and strategy. I recommend this highly.
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