Blokus 3D Game

by Mattel

• 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: #62,578 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 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

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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

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

By Joel Avrunin TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game February 6, 2010

By G. Richter

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

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 Very different from regular Blokus April 27, 2010

By Just Me

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

If you love original "2-D" Blokus, you'll likely love this, but for different reasons. The strategies are entirely different, and the resulting game is delightful in its own way. Different base boards make for different types of play.

Unlike original Blokus, it can be played with 2 or 3 players without having to have players play extra colors.

Note about Amazon "warnings;" this toy DOES NOT contain a marble and DOES NOT contain a ball.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

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

By C. M. Beatty

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

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!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars 3d doesn't make everything better May 7, 2010

By David Lynch

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

I found Blokus 3D to be less fun than regular Blokus. The height restrictions, in particular, were difficult to visualize, making the game run slower. This might be overcome with practice, but it lead to an initial poor impression of the game.

As the stack grows higher it gets easier to accidentally knock the pieces around, as they don't stay together terribly well.

Ultimately, its only relation to Blokus is the name and some general aesthetic considerations. If you like Blokus, you won't necessarily like this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very addictive! February 10, 2010

By R. Lawson

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Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought it for my daughter's family. She and her husband played it over the holidays and had trouble putting it down.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! February 6, 2010

By Frank L. Vasquez

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Great game, that is easy to learn and fun to play. I teach and in my classroom this is one of the most popular games. The kids also love Blokus 2-d, because of the easy of the rules and the challenge of the game.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FAMILY THINKING GAME January 28, 2010

By Going crazy mom

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We are huge fans of regular Blokus and we were skeptical that another Blokus could be as fun. But, since it was on the big Thanksgiving sale I bought it for my 9 year old daughter. WE LOVE IT!!! It is as fun and competitive (in a good way) as Blokus, but the added challenge of the using the "spatial" part of our brains. Highly recommended. We have always choose this over Blokus since we got it!