Even though the objective of the Blokus Strategy Board Game is fairly simple, it can keep adults and children occupied for hours. Basically, in order to win the game, a player must be the first to place all of their squares on the board. Each square must be oriented so that only the corner of one piece touches the corner of another square of the same color.

Among other things, the brightly colored squares are sure to be appealing to children. As they are encouraged to play this game, they gain an opportunity to think in terms of spatial relationships. This game is challenging enough to have earned a Mensa award.

Blokus Strategy Board Game is suitable for 2 - 4 players. This makes it ideal for a family gathering or slumber party. Unfortunately, the large number of pieces can make it easy for them to get lost or misplaced. In addition, even though the game is rated for ages five and up, parents might still be concerned about choking hazards.

Today, the Blokus Strategy Board Game is immensely popular in Europe. As simple as the game appears to be, adults and children alike soon learn that winning is not as easy as it looks. Similar to chess and other longstanding popular games, Blokus has a following of professional players that compete in tournaments.

As our lifestyles get more complicated, being able to think in spatial concepts is increasingly important. The Blokus Strategy Board Game offers adults and children a wonderful way to sharpen those skills. In addition, the game does not have violent or other inappropriate content; as might be found in other types of games.

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