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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $36.42
You Save: $3.57 (9%)
New (30) Used (5) from $35.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 112
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15547
UPC: 014633155471
EAN: 0014633155471
ASIN: B000YDIYFG
Release Date: May 6, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Another Sleeper Hit for the Wii! May 29, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have to admit...when I first read/heard that Steven Spielberg was getting involved in creating a video game, I was skeptical--especially when I heard that the game would be comparable to Jenga. Well, I'm happy to say that my skepticism was unfounded. "Boom Blox" is easily the newest and best party game available for the Wii. What is essentially a basic and potentially-inane concept turns out to be an addictive and thoroughly enjoyable experience, especially when played with multiple people.
The premise of "Boom Blox" couldn't be simpler: score points by breaking, blowing up, or knocking over blocks. While there are variations on this theme, the gameplay is simple enough that it could be learned within minutes (seconds, even).
I have not yet played the single-player mode (other than the tutorials), but the multiplayer mode is a top-notch party game. At one point I nearly forgot I wasn't playing a traditional board game because I was so immersed in the gameplay itself.
One of the multiplayer modes involves towers of stacked blocks of varying sizes and point-values. Players take turns using the Wiimote to "throw" a ball at the tower, trying to knock blocks off the tower and earning the associated points. Because this is essentially a physics-based game, there is strategy involved in choosing where you throw the ball. Blocks on the bottom of the tower are not easily moved because of the weight of the blocks piled on top of it; on the other hand, piles of blocks precariously supported by a thin column of blocks will all come tumbling down with one well-placed throw. In some levels, there are additional types of blocks that enhance the damage you can do, including bomb blocks and vanishing blocks. This particular mode is the one I found myself spending the most time playing.
Another multiplayer mode was bombardment. Each player has his/her own "fortress" composed of various blocks. Players take turns hurling bowling balls at the fortresses of the other players, trying to knock down as many blocks as possible. While this mode was enjoyable, the limited camera adjustments made this mode a little less enjoyable.
The control scheme for the most part felt incredibly natural (I have the sore throwing shoulder this morning to prove it). In most cases, you simply lock onto your aiming target by holding the A button, then use a throwing motion and release the A button to throw the ball at the target. The harder you "throw" with the Wiimote, the more power your ball has and the more damage you can do. The only control mechanic that seemed a bit awkward was for the Jenga-style gameplay when you "grab" a block and try to remove it from the stack without disturbing the other blocks. The sensitivity of the Wii to detect motion control moving toward and away from the screen is still weak (compared to the easy side-to-side motion detection), making the Jenga-style gameplay problematic and sometimes frustrating.
I couldn't recommend this game more highly, especially if you enjoy party-style games. The only caveat is that you'll want to make sure that the wrist strap is secure--the gameplay of "Boom Blox" almost guarantees that we'll be hearing about a few more Wiimotes going through expensive TV sets.
A Wii game for everyone May 26, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This game looks deceptively simple and grows to be quite addictive. My 65 year old mom gave this to me for my birthday and actually stayed in the room (she hates video games and runs the other way if we are playing) for hours with the rest of the family, watching and offering tips on how to knock down the blocks! This is a fantastic game that really can be enjoyed by the whole family. This game costs less than a tank of gas but sure lasts longer and brings far more enjoyment- we've had a great holiday weekend with it!
Boom Blox is a fun game for EVERYONE! May 25, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Steven Spielberg said he made this game so that he would have a video game that he could play with his kids. This game is a game that a hardcore gamer, a mom, dad, uncle, cousin, etc etc can pick up and have a lot of fun with. There is a great single player mode where you must figure out how to solve puzzels by throwing things at blocks or picking blocks out of a pile. It gets to be very challenging. The multi player is probably one of the top 3 most fun Wii games to play multiplayer. If you have even the SLIGHTEST interest in this game I high reccommend you buy it. Everyone I know who has played it has loved it.
 Should have been a $20 game. May 21, 2008
4 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is a simple game with some good play value but it will get old quick and be one of those rarely played ones that end up lost behind your Television.
An okay buy if you're looking for a simple game that a five year old can play but it will not hold much for a teenager or adult. Link's Crossbow Training would be a much better purchase.
 Order it from newegg May 20, 2008
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
I ordered this game from amazon and they sat on my order, not even shipping it, for 5 days. I finally realized I could order it from newegg, pay $3 less, and the order I made 5 days later from newegg would even arrive almost a full week sooner than amazon.
The only catch was my order was "preparing to ship" for about 4 days so I could not even cancel it without customer service intervention. If it's preparing to ship, then ship it. What the hell do you need 4 days to ship a single box for?
Great game, but amazon is slipping. I ordered it from newegg and it shipped the same day for free. 3 days later it arrives. This is much better than waiting 2-3 weeks for amazon to get off of their duff.
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