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!
Disclosure: We received a JENGA Boom game to review. Any opinions expressed are my own.
SueZH says
This looks like a game I can play with my godson Riley. He will like the BOOM
andrea v says
I’ve never played but it looks like fun. My kids would enjoy it.
Carolyn Colley says
I think the Jenga game is a real good learning toy and I would like to win this for my grandson.
Nikki Krutz says
jenga is a great game to play, makes you use concentration and problem solving! if i won our whole family would play!
abfantom says
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.
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Ben Hansen says
My wife, son, and I have Family Game Nights, and like to play Jenga, and this game looks awesome!
Natalie Parvis-Nichols says
We used to play jenga a lot when I was growing up.
Nancy says
Looks like Jenga has a fun new twist!
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Susan Broughton says
Jenga is a game that helps with concentration and game skills.
steve weber says
Jenga is such an addicting game.
Christina says
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!
faboosh says
I like that the whole family can play and have fun
Sandra Davis says
jenga is a fun game and it makes a great family game night game
Stephanie Larison says
It looks like a fun family game we could all do together.
sandy1955 says
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
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Sandra Davis says
great family entertainment
clc408 says
I want this because I know my nephew will love playing it,
wigget says
i want to win this because it looks exciting
Mark Osborne says
I think my two little boys would have a blast with this game.
Selinda says
I loved playing Jenga as a child! Would love to play it now with my child!
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Seyma Bennett Shabbir says
My sons would love this, looks exciting!
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Sara Mcconville says
I would like to win this because its fun to play games
Jeanna Johnson says
I’d like to win this for our family game night!
Katie says
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!
yellowlabs says
I would like to win this game because my son would really enjoy playing it.
bac1 says
i have never played this game but it looks so fun
Diane52 says
It looks like a fun game to play with our sons
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LesleyfromWI says
I am always looking for new family games for us!
Robert says
I used to play Jenga with my father, and would now like to teach my daughter.
cassandra says
I would love to win because it was one of my favorite games growing up!
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c allen says
i would love to play this on our family game night, thank you crystal allen