How to play Jenga Boom | Official Rules

March 2024 ยท 4 minute read

Components

Jenga Boom Game includes:

Precautions

If playing the game without any modifications, the detonator/timer can be startling to individual(s) that do not not like loud noises and/or have a heart condition.

If playing on the floor, ensure area is clean and free of debris and/or objects that could injure individual(s).

If playing while standing, ensure area is free of trip hazard(s). Depending on activity level of individual(s) playing, a circular table or table with rounded edges may be best.


Setup

Before initiating play, Leader should familiarize his or her self with the game, contents located in game box, how to set up the game, and how game is played sequentially.

Once familiar with the game, contents, and game setup, Leader should next locate an area with adequate space for movement during play, as well as, a smooth and flat surface to set up the game for play.

Once ready to begin play, the Leader should gather the game box with its contents and the player(s) and proceed to the intended area where play should occur.

Leader should remove the contents from the box and place upon a flat surface.

Leader should set up the Jenga "tower" for play. The Leader may also want to engage the player(s) by asking for assistance with setup:

  • Pull orange color string on detonator all the way out.

  • Press orange tab located on the base. (Platform should rise ~1 inch higher).

  • Stack all blocks on top of the platform.

    • Blocks should be arranged three to each layer
    • Each layer should alternate in different directions
  • Before beginning play, the Leader should briefly explain how to play the game (button to press to start timer, what to do after block is removed, what happens when timer expires, etc)., as well as, designate whom will begin game if there is more than one person playing.

    Game Play

    To begin play, the player(s) will perform the following tasks:

  • Depress the Orange tab with an arrow symbol on it. (A ticking sound will be heard).

  • Once ticking begins, the player should attempt to remove a block that is below the highest completed level (one with all three blocks in place) using only one hand before the detonator goes off.

  • The player is able to poke blocks to see which is loose, but must use only hand to do so.

  • The player removes the block of his/her choosing and places that block on top of the tower in an alternating direction from the level below it.

  • Once the block is placed on top, the player presses the Orange tab with a square symbol on it.

  • If steps 1 through 5 are completed without the tower crashing (either from the player's actions or expiration of the timer), it is now the other player's turn or Player #1's turn again and the 5 steps should be repeated.

    If any of the 5 steps are not completed and the tower falls, the game can be restarted.


    Variants

    A. Ways To Simplify Demands


    B. Ways To Make More Complex


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