Blokus Junior cover

Blokus Junior

2010 · Mattel

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Blue Lagoon cover

Blue Lagoon

2018 · Ravensburger

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Pick Blokus Junior if you want…

  • Crunchy individual problem-solving
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
  • Shorter sessions (about 20 min vs 45)

Pick Blue Lagoon if you want…

  • Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
  • A story you build over the course of play
  • More crunch (Medium vs Light)
  • A longer, meatier session (about 45 min)

Quick facts

Blokus JuniorBlue Lagoon
Players2–42–4
Play time15–20 min30–45 min
ComplexityLightMedium
Age5+8+
Year20102018

Common questions

Which is lighter, Blokus Junior or Blue Lagoon?

Blokus Junior is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Blue Lagoon asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.

Which plays faster, Blokus Junior or Blue Lagoon?

Blokus Junior runs up to about 20 minutes; Blue Lagoon up to about 45. For a weeknight slot, Blokus Junior is the quicker table.