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Speed Blokus

 December 30th, 2016
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Blokus is typically a turn-based game, but it also makes a fun real-time game:

  • Everyone plays at once, no turns

  • Only use one hand

  • Be very careful not to disturb pieces that are already placed

  • It's a silly game, don't take it too seriously

It plays in about a minute.

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