- BGG rank
- BGG #1,499
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Blokus Duo
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #915
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Blokus
2000
Rules assistance for Blokus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Blokus
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Blokus is a board game released in 2000 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Bernard Tavitian and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Blokus (officially pronounced "Block us") is an abstract strategy game with transparent, Tetris-shaped, colored pieces that players are trying to play onto the board. The only caveat to placing a piece is that it may not lie adjacent to your other pieces, but instead must be placed touching at least one corner of your pieces already on the board. There is a solitaire variation where one player tries to get rid of all the pieces in a single sitting. Goal of the Game: Each player has to fit as many of his/her 21 pieces on the board as possible. Components: Blokus Game Board (400 squares) 84 game pieces (four 21-piece sets of red, green, blue, and yellow) Each color inlcudes: 1 one-square piece 1 piece with 2 squares 2 pieces with 3 squares 5 pieces with 4 squares 12 pieces with 5 squares
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Super Impulse
- Korea Boardgames
- Mattel, Inc.
- Winning Moves France
- Winning Moves Germany
- Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
- danspil
- Ravensburger AG
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Educational Insights
- Granna
- Educa Korea
- FoxMind Israel
- Green Board Game Co.
- Piatnik Distribution
- QfreeGames
- Sekkoia
- Alary Games
- Euro World
- Divisible By Zero (DBZ) Aust Pty Ltd
- Hodin
Questions and answers
Blokus supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blokus is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blokus for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blokus has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Blokus belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blokus are: Bernard Tavitian. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blokus as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.