Blokus Strategy Board Game (Mattel)
A one-rule strategy game for two to four players, ages 7 and up: place your 21 pieces so they touch your own color only at the corners.
Quick verdict
- Best for:
- Families, ages 7+, 2–4 players.
- Watch out:
- Best with four; small pieces.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 26, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 18, 2026 · How we review
Our Take
Blokus is the rare strategy game you can teach in a minute. Each player gets 21 pieces in one color, and the only rule is that every new piece must touch one of your own pieces at a corner, never along a side. As the board fills up, you block other players' paths while keeping your own open, and the game ends when nobody can place another piece; the player with the fewest squares left over wins. Mattel lists 84 pieces, a game tray and a scorepad, for two to four players aged 7 and up, and the pieces carry patterns that identify each color for players with color blindness. Because there are no words or numbers on the pieces, it works across ages and languages. It's at its best with four; with fewer players it's still fun but less crowded, and the pieces are small, so keep them away from young children. We haven't tested it ourselves.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Players
- 2–4 (Mattel)
- Ages
- 7+ (Mattel)
- Contents
- 84 pieces (21 per color), game tray, scorepad (Mattel)
- Accessibility
- Patterns on pieces identify each color (Mattel)
- Rule
- Same-color pieces touch only at corners (Mattel)
Best For
- Families with children 7 and up
- Mixed groups who don't want long rules
- Players with color blindness
Skip If
- You want a game with a story or theme
- You usually play with more than four
- You have children young enough to put small pieces in their mouths
What We Like
- Taught in a minute
- No reading needed, so ages mix well
- Color-blind-friendly patterns
What To Know
- Best with four players
- Small pieces
- Blokus XL is the same game on a bigger board; check the title
Pros
- Sold by Amazon.com on the listing we checked
- 4.8 stars from over 3,800 ratings
- Quick setup: one tray and four sets of pieces
Cons
- Little theme
- Four players maximum
- Two-player games are less crowded
Alternatives
- Blokus XL — The same game on a larger board with bigger pieces, easier to see and pick up.View on Amazon
- Azul — Another quick-to-teach family strategy game, built around drafting colored tiles.
- UNO Flip! — A card game for bigger groups, up to ten players.
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
If you want a game everyone at the table can learn in a minute, from a 7-year-old to a grandparent, Blokus is a strong pick. There's one rule and no reading, yet blocking your opponents makes every move count. It's best with four players; for two, Azul gives more decisions per turn, and for a bigger group a card game like UNO Flip! fits better.
Before You Buy
- Check the title: Blokus, not Blokus XL or a themed edition
- Check that the seller is Amazon.com
- Check the age: 7 and up; small pieces
Frequently Asked Questions
Can two people play Blokus?
Yes. Mattel lists two to four players. It's most crowded, and most tense, with four.
How do you win?
The game ends when no one can place another piece. Players count the squares on their leftover pieces, and the lowest number wins.
Is Blokus good for color-blind players?
Mattel says the pieces carry unique patterns that identify each color, so players with any form of color blindness can play.
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