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New JENGA Boom Game Review and Reader Giveaway – It’s Explosive!

By Chrysa | 32 Comments

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We have always been fans of JENGA.  The classic version has long been a game closet staple and the new versions that Hasbro introduces always add a little something new.  The newest, JENGA Boom adds a whole explosion of fun.  The explosion is coutesy of the ticking-time-bomb-exploding platform underneath the tower of blocks.  Now you not only have to be careful about removing blocks from the tower without knocking it over, you also have to hurry to do so before the platform blows and the whole tower goes scattering all over the table.

We had a lot of fun playing JENGA boom.  One of my favorite things right out of the box is that the detonator doesn't require batteries (bonus!)  Another great things is that the timer aspect eliminates the waiting around that can happen in a regular game when people take FOREVER to take their turn.  They have to keep on their toes and make their move quickly.  The game moves fast!

The game is designed for 6 years and up, but even almost-5-year-old Little R enjoyed it.  Actually he mostly enjoyed playing the the detonator.  He likes building towers and letting the detonator purposely run out to see the bricks fly and also putting little toys on the detonator to see the reaction of each.  It's always nice to have toys that are fun beyond their intended purpose!

Reader Giveaway:  One lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win their own JENGA Boom game.  To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 2/26/13.  Good luck!

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Disclosure:  We received a JENGA Boom game to review.  Any opinions expressed are my own.  

 

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About Chrysa

Chrysa is the founder and owner of ThriftyJinxy.com, a site dedicated to living a fabulous life on a frugal budget. Her approach is that by spending less on the boring everyday stuff, you can have more money to splurge on the things you REALLY want, whether it’s travel, fashion, electronics – you name it! Chrysa is married, has an 11-year-old nephew she dotes on, as well as three lovable cats and a big sweetie of a German Shepherd.

Comments

  1. SueZH says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:28 am

    This looks like a game I can play with my godson Riley. He will like the BOOM

    Reply
  2. andrea v says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:33 am

    I’ve never played but it looks like fun. My kids would enjoy it.

    Reply
  3. Carolyn Colley says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I think the Jenga game is a real good learning toy and I would like to win this for my grandson.

    Reply
  4. Nikki Krutz says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:48 am

    jenga is a great game to play, makes you use concentration and problem solving! if i won our whole family would play!

    Reply
  5. abfantom says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:01 am

    I liked playing Jenga as a child, and would like to win this for my daughter so we cold play it during our family game nights.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  6. Ben Hansen says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:06 am

    My wife, son, and I have Family Game Nights, and like to play Jenga, and this game looks awesome!

    Reply
  7. Natalie Parvis-Nichols says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:27 am

    We used to play jenga a lot when I was growing up.

    Reply
  8. Nancy says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Looks like Jenga has a fun new twist!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

    Reply
  9. Susan Broughton says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:42 am

    Jenga is a game that helps with concentration and game skills.

    Reply
  10. steve weber says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:43 am

    Jenga is such an addicting game.

    Reply
  11. Christina says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:48 am

    I’d love to win to play with my kids because I loved this game growing up! I’d play for hours with my brother and sister… and I have vivid memories of the year we got it for Christmas!

    Reply
  12. faboosh says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:26 am

    I like that the whole family can play and have fun

    Reply
  13. Sandra Davis says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:23 am

    jenga is a fun game and it makes a great family game night game

    Reply
  14. Stephanie Larison says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:28 am

    It looks like a fun family game we could all do together.

    Reply
  15. sandy1955 says

    February 18, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I want to win because my grandson and his momma play the original Jenga all the time and they love it. I think he’d really enjoy this

    Sandy VanHoey

    Reply
  16. Sandra Davis says

    February 18, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    great family entertainment

    Reply
  17. clc408 says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I want this because I know my nephew will love playing it,

    Reply
  18. wigget says

    February 18, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    i want to win this because it looks exciting

    Reply
  19. Mark Osborne says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I think my two little boys would have a blast with this game.

    Reply
  20. Selinda says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I loved playing Jenga as a child! Would love to play it now with my child!

    Thanks,

    selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

    Reply
  21. Seyma Bennett Shabbir says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    My sons would love this, looks exciting!
    seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

    Reply
  22. lmuk77 says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:59 am

    I would like to win because it would be a great game to play with my sons

    sweepymummy at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  23. Sara Mcconville says

    February 21, 2013 at 5:04 am

    I would like to win this because its fun to play games

    Reply
  24. Jeanna Johnson says

    February 21, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I’d like to win this for our family game night!

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    I’ve been playing for years and it’s one of those games that’s quick enough that you just HAVE to play a few rounds!

    Reply
  26. yellowlabs says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I would like to win this game because my son would really enjoy playing it.

    Reply
  27. bac1 says

    February 24, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    i have never played this game but it looks so fun

    Reply
  28. Diane52 says

    February 24, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    It looks like a fun game to play with our sons
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

    Reply
  29. LesleyfromWI says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I am always looking for new family games for us!

    Reply
  30. Robert says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:58 am

    I used to play Jenga with my father, and would now like to teach my daughter.

    Reply
  31. cassandra says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:22 am

    I would love to win because it was one of my favorite games growing up!
    fb:rab pom

    Reply
  32. c allen says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    i would love to play this on our family game night, thank you crystal allen

    Reply

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