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Tim S · 29th May 2008, 07:54

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/05/29/boom-blox/1

One of three games being produced by a partnership between EA and Steven Spielberg, Boom Blox is one of the most addictive and accessible games for the Wii we've ever played. But can this Jenga-like puzzle game appeal to all audiences, or just the casual market?

JonDixon · 29th May 2008, 08:33

Boom blox is awesome as a family game. I have two kids 4 and 6 and both have got the hang of the easy and intuitive controls, and they have really enjoyed the puzzles.

What has been interesting has been seeing how they approached the puzzles. First started out aiming at any block, but I think as a game its providing skills in spacial awareness as after a while they have started rotating round the puzzle looking for more opportune blocks to hit.

Ive started playing the single player and Ive enjoyed solving each of the puzzles some have been really easy but others have taken several attempts to get the gold.

This is one of the best games on the Wii, it accomodates all ages especially younger players to be able to join in but has enough depth for hardened gamers to provide that just one more go feel.

Leitchy · 29th May 2008, 09:03

For the Adults amongst us with friends over, it sure makes a great drinking game!

StephenK · 29th May 2008, 10:48

Looks like fun. I think my partner and I shall enjoy this very much, although she'll beat me every time no doubt

g3n3tiX · 29th May 2008, 12:06

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...om-blox/b4.jpg
Companion Cubes ?
Nah, they are Red Ripoffs...

christoefar · 29th May 2008, 12:18

It was my little sisters birthday yesterday, got her his. I will be honest, I quite like the game, not sure how long for mind!

dslickness · 29th May 2008, 17:55

"Lots of swear words were uttered before we eventually got a gold medal. "

LOL this made my day, now I must go and try this game!

g_sanke · 29th May 2008, 18:21

See "Toblo", Digipen student game.... released in 06.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNsKNpE2GU

pendragon · 29th May 2008, 18:37

i remember reading about this in a magazine a short time ago.. it looked neat then, and it looks neat now. thanks for the review, folks!

29th May 2008, 07:54	#1
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29th May 2008, 08:33	#2
JonDixon Decking is the new modding Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Night Garden Posts: 695	Boom blox is awesome as a family game. I have two kids 4 and 6 and both have got the hang of the easy and intuitive controls, and they have really enjoyed the puzzles. What has been interesting has been seeing how they approached the puzzles. First started out aiming at any block, but I think as a game its providing skills in spacial awareness as after a while they have started rotating round the puzzle looking for more opportune blocks to hit. Ive started playing the single player and Ive enjoyed solving each of the puzzles some have been really easy but others have taken several attempts to get the gold. This is one of the best games on the Wii, it accomodates all ages especially younger players to be able to join in but has enough depth for hardened gamers to provide that just one more go feel. __________________ Jump in, we'll take you for a spin, and show you round the Wheelie World Rizeon S97V-GT - Awesome Gaming Laptop

29th May 2008, 10:48	#4
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29th May 2008, 12:06	#5
g3n3tiX Resident frenchie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: localhost Posts: 589	http://images.bit-tech.net/content_i...om-blox/b4.jpg Companion Cubes ? Nah, they are Red Ripoffs... __________________ I also have a MTBF.

29th May 2008, 18:37	#9
pendragon I pickle they Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts,usa Posts: 630	i remember reading about this in a magazine a short time ago.. it looked neat then, and it looks neat now. thanks for the review, folks! __________________ -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- GCS d-@ s-:>: a- C++$ UL---@ P++>+++++$ L+ E----@ W+++ N o? K? w++>+++++ O---@ M-- V? PS--() PE+@ Y? PGP-@ t+(+++) 5(+)@ X@ R+(++) tv@ b++ DI@ D++ G e++>+++++ h! r(%) y? ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

29th May 2008, 09:03	#3
Leitchy Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 255	For the Adults amongst us with friends over, it sure makes a great drinking game!

29th May 2008, 12:18	#6
christoefar What's a Dremel? Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7	It was my little sisters birthday yesterday, got her his. I will be honest, I quite like the game, not sure how long for mind!

29th May 2008, 17:55	#7
dslickness What's a Dremel? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	"Lots of swear words were uttered before we eventually got a gold medal. " LOL this made my day, now I must go and try this game!

29th May 2008, 18:21	#8
g_sanke I PREGUNTA! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bellevue, Wa Posts: 9	See "Toblo", Digipen student game.... released in 06. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNsKNpE2GU