Boggle

by Parker Brothers

Product Features

• Twist and shake… set it and play
• BOGGLE now comes in a compact case that’s never been easier on the hands, ears or eyes
• The built-in timer changes color, then beeps softly to let you know time’s up
• Your favorite word search game is now easier to play than ever
• Great family game night or party game

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 7.9 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001MV7DQA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4601
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,113 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

"Twist and shake… set it and play. BOGGLE now comes in a compact case that’s never been easier on the hands, ears or eyes. Just twist and raise the lid, shake the letter cubes in the quiet case, then search for words as the 3-minute timer counts down.

Product Description

Pre-K and up. Twist & shake,set it and play! The BOGGLE game now comes in a compact case that's never been easier on the hands, ears or eyes. Just twist and raise the lid, shake the letter cubes in the quiet case, then search for words as the 3-minute timer counts down. The built-in timer changes color, then beeps softly to let you know time's up. And with no loose parts to worry about, it's as easy to store and take along as it is to play! Your favorite word search game is now easier to play than ever! Includes Boggle case with electronic timer and instructions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bring back the old Boggle!, December 21, 2009

By 

Brendan G. Sinclair "Brendan Sinclair" (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Boggle (Toy)

This version of Boggle is not nearly as good as the classic version. If you can find back stock of the old version at some out-of-the-way toy store, get that instead. This version has much, much smaller dice, so they are much harder to see, and it doesn't work for groups of more than three or so, and will not work at all for people trying to crane their necks across a normal-sized dinner table. There is a lid that prevents the dice from getting out of the box, but that cover has almost no clearance. This means that the dice tend to stay in the same slot, and you don't have too many games pass before you're seeing the same letter combinations. It really takes the fun out of the game. Additionally, the cover is easily scuffed up by the white paint on each die, so this version has only a very short shelf life before it becomes even harder to see the letters. Yes, the incorporated timer is nice, but how hard could it have been to include one without ruining the board?

The game itself is a lot of fun, plenty of opportunities for learning to spell in English or other languages, which is why I give it 2 stars. In a competition with classic Boggle, this is a zero-stars product, no question. Possibly it would be ok as a travel game, but not for game night.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get the original version instead!, January 30, 2010

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Booklover (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Boggle (Toy)

I loved Boggle as a kid, and was happy that a friend gave my son the game for his birthday. Unfortunately, this 'new, improved' version is a far cry from the original. The dice get stuck on top of one another when shaken (very frustrating, time-consuming, and NOT fun), and the interior plastic is so scratched after owning the game for just two weeks, that it is very difficult now to see the letters. Also, because the top of the letter cubes are level with the top of the game, it is impossible to play in a group without everyone leaning over the game, making it difficult for everyone to see it at the same time. The built-in timer is nice, but that's the only thing it has going for it. Go for the more simple, original version instead. I expect that we will be unable to use this after a few more rounds, due to the scratching.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool version!, September 14, 2009

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Julie G. (Illinois/Iowa) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Boggle (Toy)

Boggle is a really fun and mind challenging game. Hopefully you've played before if you are looking at this. This one is nice because you can't lose any pieces and it has a BUILT IN timer that beeps when time is up! (Much better than having to watch the hourglass one.) If you want a travel version, I would highly recommend this one over any other. The letters are smaller than the normal version, but still very readable. I highly recommend this one!