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Blokus is an abstract strategy board game where players place Tetris-like polyomino pieces onto a board. The objective is to strategically place as many of one's own pieces as possible, with the unique rule that each new piece must touch a previously placed piece of the same color only at the corners. Players aim to expand their territory while simultaneously blocking opponents from placing their pieces.

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The Verdict

based on 12 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Easy to learn rules
Deep strategy and tactical decisions
No luck or randomness, pure skill
Quick playtime, encourages multiple rounds
Appeals to all ages and skill levels
Optimal for four players, less engaging with fewer
Potential for early player elimination
Skill imbalance can impact fairness
Can lead to analysis paralysis
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Dad's Gaming Addiction, Vince with Dad's Gaming AddictionVideo

The review from Dad's Gaming Addiction covers the rules and gameplay of the physical Blokus board game. The reviewer highly recommends the game, praising its educational value and promotion of critical thinking.

90
BoardGameBollocksVideo

This review praises Blokus as one of the best and most enduring abstract strategy games for families, highlighting its simple rules. It notes minor issues with physical components and a slow start but ultimately recommends it.

90
Zen Of Design, Damion SchubertArticle

Blokus is lauded as an attractive, easy-to-teach game with surprising strategic depth derived from its diagonal adjacency mechanic. Despite its friendly nature, it becomes aggressive. Its main flaw is that it only truly shines as a four-player game.

90
The Game Dork's Gaming Corner, The Game DorkArticle

The Game Dork found Blokus to be a surprisingly enjoyable abstract strategy game, praising its refreshing spatial reasoning challenges and accessible yet deeply tactical gameplay. It offers a surprising level of depth despite its mainstream appeal.

90
The Board Game Family, The Board Game FamilyArticle

The Board Game Family highly recommends Blokus as a fun, quick, and strategic family favorite. They praise its vibrant components, durability, and suitability for all ages and group sizes, giving it top marks.

86
TheBoardGameFamily, TheBoardGameFamilyVideo

TheBoardGameFamily provides a review of the physical abstract strategy game Blokus, discussing its family appeal, ease of learning, and engaging gameplay. The video concludes with a positive recommendation for the game.

85
Co-op Board GamesArticle

Blokus is an accessible, skill-based abstract strategy game highly recommended for families and new players, offering great value with simple rules and quick play. While it may have limited replay variety for dedicated gamers, it's considered an essential family game.

85
Jesta ThaRogue, Jesta ThaRogueArticle

Blokus is a quick, accessible, abstract strategy game praised for its replayability and depth, despite punishing early mistakes. It's easy to learn and teach, cementing its status as a reliable classic.

80
Cardboard Minute, Cardboard MinuteVideo

This Cardboard Minute video presents Blokus as one of ten recommended board games for children aged 3-6. It briefly discusses the game's area control mechanics, noting its appeal for younger players and the satisfaction of fitting pieces.

75
Zatu Games, Nathan CoombsArticle

Blokus is a clever, quick, and easy-to-learn abstract family game, best for two or four players. It offers strategic tile-laying and good component quality, though some players might find replayability limited and the scoring system for unplayed tiles frustrating.

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The GuardianArticleTop List – #9

Blokus is a surprisingly competitive game where players aggressively claim territory on the board by strategically placing their unique blocks, though it is noted to be best with four players.

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Geeks Under Grace, Andrew BorckArticle

Blokus is a fun and easy-to-learn game, suitable as a filler or kid-friendly option. While not deep in strategy, its simple setup makes it accessible, though players seeking complex strategic depth might look elsewhere.

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