Bounce Off

The Mattel Bounce Off is a new board game that classes itself as fun for all the family. It claims to be the ultimate head to head competition game, and is suitable for ages 6+.

The game comes with a plastic board that is filled with holes, and four ball holders, one for each player to store their four balls. The aim of the game is to bounce the balls into a pattern onto the game board; either by conducting a race, or taking it in turns. The shape of the pattern is determined by picking a card from the deck. The first player to match the shape with their balls wins the card, and the person with the most cards at the end of the game wins! A reviewer at Epic Reviews noted that the game feels like a 'cross between beer pong and Connect Four' – an apt description of the madness.

The game mixes fun with concentration and competition. 2-4 players must master the action of bouncing the blue and green balls off the table and onto the game board. Some reviewers have stated that this is actually quite a difficult task, so people with a low threshold for patience may find the game testing. However, for anyone who likes a challenge, and a competition, this game is ideal.

This game is popular with all age groups, from kids to college aged students and beyond. Bounce Off is a bestseller for Mattel, with great reviews across most retailers. A reviewer from The Toy Insider has stated that he recommends this game 'to anyone who wants to test their coordination while having a few laughs', and notes that it is 'great fun'. The Mattel Bounce Off would be ideal for parties or family gatherings; or even just to bring out when the kids are bored and looking for something to do. As it can be played with two players, a large gathering isn't needed and it can provide fun on a smaller scale.

Overall, the Mattel Bounce Off is a fun game that is suitable for everyone. It isn't the most unusual game to come from Mattel; but in this case, the simplicity of the game works well. Its bargain price point is also a great feature of the game.