KLASK Board Game Review & Giveaway
Growing up I loved going over to my friend’s house to play air hockey. I always thought it was so cool that he had an air hockey table. And I longed for the day when I’d be able to get my own air hockey table.
Well, I still don’t have an air hockey table.
But I do have plenty of other things to play with my kids.
And now this includes what I like to imagine as our mini air hockey table – KLASK.
We know there isn’t any air involved with this cool board game from Finland, but there are magnets!
Check out Caleb’s video review of KLASK.
Can the whole family enjoy KLASK?
KLASK was totally made with families in mind.
As you can see from Caleb’s video review, KLASK is great for kids. And it’s also great for parents and kids to play together.
In fact, the size of the magnets under the table may make it even easier for kids to maneuver – and subsequently beat their parents (like Caleb often does).
It’s also great that there are multiple ways to score points during the game. Sure you can score by getting the ball in your opponent’s goal. But having 2 of the white magnets stick to your paddle or having your paddle fall in the goal also score points for your opponent.
So players can’t just go crazy with moving their paddle around. If they go too wild, they’ll end up giving away points to their opponent. And kids really don’t like to do that.
We also like the high quality of the game components. The game table itself is well constructed and looks nice out on the table. The magnets are a good strength and they slide nicely above as well as underneath the table.
How does KLASK score on our “Let’s Play Again” game meter?
KLASK scores high on our “let’s play again” game meter because it’s a very quick dexterity game that’s so easy to play over and over.
Scoring happens quickly and games to 6 points don’t take long at all. We typically play multiple games in succession. And that’s a good thing because it gives me a fighting chance.
For example, let’s say we play 3 games in a row. Rather than having a score track that goes to 18 (6×3) so Caleb can trounce me 18 to 5, the score resets after each 6 points – putting us back on even footing. At least it gives me hope each game that I can do better.
KLASK Giveaway
Even though the game is from Finland, we’ve seen that it’s being carried by Target and Marbles the Brain Store.
Of course, you may first want to try to snag a free copy of KLASK in our board game giveaway!
That’s because the kind publishers sent us both a copy to review as well as a copy to giveaway. So it could be your lucky day!
Just complete the items below for entries in the contest before a random winner is selected.
Final day for entries is Friday, November 18, 2016.
Love the easy set up! Reminds me of a more family friendly version of skittles one of my favorite big tabletop games! Thanks for sharing it’ll be on my Christmas list!
Arie – You’re welcome.
I’ve had this on my radar since The Dice Tower mentioned it a while back. Thanks for the review and the sample game play!
Andy – Glad you enjoyed seeing the game in action.
This really is a great game.
Thanks for the video and contest! Currently my favorite dexterity game is Rhino Hero although I think Klask would eventually win hands down.
Joel – Rhino Hero is a great choice.
Thanks for the great review. This would be a great game for my kids and I.
For dexterity games, our family has really enjoyed playing Villa Pletti. Klask looks like a great one to try. I will have to check it out the next time I go past Marbles. I love that store!
Michelle – We’ve watched people play Villa Paletti, but haven’t tried it ourselves yet.
Looks like a game that would be a hit with my boys. Thanks for the review!
Hmm, this or crokinole?
My favorite dexterity game is Rollet! Tons of fun!
My favourite dexterity game is Speed Cups.
That game sounds great!
A wonderfull game!
Pitch Car!
Zoltan – We’ve wanted to try Pitch Car for some time. Guess we should get on that.
Can’t wait to play
For our favorite dexterity game, it would be Boochie. Klask looks like a lot of fun.
Karolyn – Boochie seems to be a popular one.
have yet to add any dexterity games into my collection, my kid has been watching a lot of gameplay videos on this one though lately.
Flick ‘Em Up
Thanks for the great giveaway!
My current favorite dexterity game has to be Ghost Blitz, great combination of thinking and speed! 😀
Jerodev – We haven’t tried Ghost Blitz but sounds like we should.
We like Flick ‘Em Up.
Maryanne – Flick ‘Em Up has a fun theme too.
Flick Em Up is probably my favorite Dex game right now but I’ve been very intrigued by Klask!
James – Flick ‘Em Up has been a hit with many. We like the Western theme.
Looks like an awesome time. I’ve got some young boys who’d really enjoy it too.
Right now our family’s favorite game is Animal Upon Animal, but I’d love to get something larger like this.
Drew – Animal Upon Animal is a good family game for balance.
This looks really cool! I also like Flick ‘Em Up
Klask is really fun … but Crokinole is the best dexterity game
David – Crokinole looks fun but we have yet to try it. Guess we need to change that.
Flick’Em Up
Flick’em up
Very fun. I don’t remember the name of it now but there was a similar game set up in the Dexterity area at Salt Con. It had a more standard ‘air hockey’ feel to it with the standard goal placement at the back of the field and it didn’t have the addition of extra magnets in the middle. Those changes have me intrigued. I’ll have to check it out.
Currently our favorite dexterity game in the family is our oversized Jenga set we built over the summer to tower above us in the living room. Good fun. 🙂
So cool =)
And it’s Crokinole =)
I have a nostalgic soft spot for Operation.
Marty – That’s nostalgia alright.
looks amazing!
I haven’t played too many dexterity games, but Flick em Up is really fun!
Thanks for the contest.
Jenga
My brother and I played a lot of air hockey growing up. Current favorite that I own would be Terror in Meeple City though I would love to get Flick ‘Em Up or Catacombs.
This looks like a great re-implementation of it, much easier to fit in a space, though I am curious if there is a way to reduce the squeaking.
Sparks – There is a bit of noise while playing caused by the magnets sliding across the surfaces (above and below), but it’s not too bad.
Crossbows and Catapults! A great combat dexterity game from years ago.
The only dexterity game in our collection right now is Wonky.
I can’t wait to play this with my family. I love playing table hockey.
I grew up loving Topple as a dexterity game. This one looks awesome!
My family loves the dexterity game “Get Over It” – two teams of two use plastic chopsticks – one per person! – to pick up odd plastic shapes and drop them into a tube. When the time runs out, each team scores points for the shapes they got in (harder shapes are worth more points).
MamaGames – That sounds like a fun game.
Jenga
This would be a cool game for the classroom – a good way for the kids to decompress.
Flick Em Up! Love how thematic this dexterity game is. Plus awesome bits, set, and fun scenario based game!
My favourite dexterity game is Jungle Speed!
My favorite dexterity game flinch.
My favorite dexterity game so far is Flick em UP. Haven’t tried this yet though!
Randy – Flick ’em Up is a favorite of many.