Blokus 3D Game

by Mattel

Product Features

• Blokus in 3D is a great strategy game for the whole family
• Sharpens spatial awareness
• For those who can't get enough of Blokus
• Strategize to outwit your opponents
• Fun for young and old

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 2.6 x 11 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P06GYS
• Item model number: R2063
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,585 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Blokus 3D Game is an exciting addition to the Blokus line is a game of 3D strategy that sharpens spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. Players strategize to outwit their opponents while constructing four unique building plans, block by block. Af

Product Description

Outbuild and outsmart opponents one block at a time in this brain-building game that takes strategy to a whole new level! A challenging twist on classic Blokus, Blokus 3-D sharpens critical-thinking skills as players strategically construct three-dimensional structures block by block. The player with the most squares visible from above wins!For 1 - 4 players, ages 8 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun thinking game for ages 5 and up, December 10, 2009

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Joel Avrunin "Electrical Engineer who loves S... (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blokus 3D Game (Toy)

I greatly enjoy playing board games with my children, but I am not a fan of games that do not require thinking. Some of the "first" games are games of chance, and they don't really stimulate their minds (or my mind). I like a game where the child is an active participant in the gameplay, but are simple enough for them to learn.

Blokus3D is just that sort of game. My 5 year old really enjoys playing, and he is getting close to beating me! We only play the "tower" configuration right now, and we have a great time. In addition to great game play, a lot of though was put into the game itself. Each of the 4 colors fits in its own opening in the plastic tray, and the game board fits on top. The game board has a nice rotating action to allow each turning of the emerging tower without knocking over all of the pieces.

My only complaint is that the pieces can be tough for little fingers to avoid accidentally knocking over. Perhaps if they were a bit heavier, or if their surfaces were slightly different, the tower would hold better. Otherwise, I am happy with the game and heartily recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, February 6, 2010

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G. Richter (Smithtown, NY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Blokus 3D Game (Toy)

If you like Blokus, you will probably like Blokus 3D.

After receiving this game at Christmas, we used it several times at parties.

It doesn't take too long to learn, and is a great game for adults and children to play together. You choose a template for each round, and the template determines the size and shape of the tower that can be built. The goal is to have the most blocks of your color on the uppermost levels.

It is easiest to play with the simpler templates first, and then move on to the more complex ones once your players have gotten the hang of it. As they play more games, they start to learn strategies to block their opponents and position themselves to win.

We played with a group of adults, and children down to age 5. While the 5 year old played a pretty straightforward game, I noticed that our 9 and 10 year olds were able to understand and use more subtle strategies.

One drawback, it takes a slightly steady hand. A bump in the wrong place can cause the tower to come tumbling down, and end the game prematurely. We kept thinking that some sort of magnetic design might work better.

All in all - a fun game!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our family's favorite game!, December 20, 2009

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C. M. Beatty "6xamama" (South Texas) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blokus 3D Game (Toy)

My oldest son had played Blokus at a friend's house and said how fun it was. We get a new game for each of our kids for Christmas each year, so I searched for Blokus for him last year. I bought this Blokus 3D not realizing there was a difference. After playing it a few times, he told me this is even better. This has become a family favorite. We have six children ranging in age from 18 to 4. The four older than eight all enjoy this game.

From the back of the box:
1. Each player chooses a set of colored blocks. Players select a template (Tower, Corner, Steps, or Pyramid) and place it on the game board. Player 1 places a block on the board, staying within the template's boundaries.
2. Rival players must place their first bocks so that they touch at least one of their opponent's blocks and the game board.
3. Players continue placing blocks, one at a time, on the game board. As each block is placed, it must touch at least one face of the same color, but not extend beyond the structure's height limitations.
4. The game is over when all blocks have been placed or players have no more moves. The player with the most squares visible from above is the winner.

If we could only own a handful of games, this would definitely be one of them!