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Objective
The objective of Build Or Boom is to quickly place blocks to recreate the pattern before the other player.
Setup
- Take one of the hoses and attach one side to a building platform. Attach the other side to one of the boomers. Do the same for the other hose, building platform, and boomer.
- Players will sit across from one another. Each player takes a building platform. Place the boomer attached to each building platform in front of the other player.
- Place all of the building blocks in the middle of the table where both players can reach them.
- Set the card holder in the middle of the table where both players can see one side of it.
- Shuffle the cards and set them off to the side.
How to Play Build Or Boom
To begin each round draw one of the cards and place it in the card holder. It should be placed so both players can see one side of the card. The players will count down from three, and then both players will start playing at the same time. There are no turns in the game. Each player tries to build the structure shown on the card as quickly as possible.
You will take the corresponding blocks from the center of the table and place them to match the picture on the card.
When you have completed the structure, you will race to smash the boomer that is next to you. This should send the blocks on the other player’s building platformer flying.
Both players verify that the player who pressed the boomer correctly created the structure. If they correctly matched the blueprint, they will take the blueprint card. It is worth a point at the end of the game. The rules don’t specify what happens if you press the boomer, but you did not recreate the blueprint correctly.
To setup the next round you will return all of the blocks to the middle of the table.
Winning the Game
The first player to earn ten cards, wins the game.
Build Or Boom FAQ
If you have any questions about how to play the game, leave a comment below on this post. I will try to answer any questions asked as best and as quickly as possible.
Components
- 4 Boards
- 4 Blocks
- 4 Arches
- 4 Cones
- 4 I-Beams
- 4 Barrels
- 2 Builders
- 2 Platforms
- 2 Boomers
- 2 Air Hoses
- 30 Blueprint Cards
- Card Holder
- Instructions Card
Year: 2016 | Publisher: Goliath Games | Artist: Tatiana Quigley
Genres: Action, Children’s, Speed
Ages: 4+ | Number of Players: 2 | Length of Game: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty: Light | Strategy: Light | Luck: Moderate-High
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