Board Games With Kids: Kerplunk Board Game Review

If you’re looking for a classic board game that’s perfect for kids, then Kerplunk by Matel is a must-have! This game is suitable for ages 5 and up, and can be played by 2 to 5 players.

What’s in the Box?

1. Game Base, Tube (top and bottom cups)
2. Tube Connector
3. 30 Sticks
4. 32 Marbles

The premise of the game is simple: you take turns pulling out sticks from the center of the game, trying not to let the marbles fall through the holes. If you cause a marble to fall, you have to add it to your collection. The player with the fewest marbles at the end of the game wins.

How to Play

1. Each player selects a numbered compartment at the base to use as theirs for the game.
2. They then choose the player to go first, play then passes to the left.
3. On each turn you slowly rotate the tube so that the window opening is lined up with your numbered compartment
   • Choose a stick and carefully pull it all the way out of the tube, trying not to move the marbles and causing them to fall. Note: The first stick you touch is the stick you must pull, but you may hold the tube steady with one hand as you do it.
   • When you’ve removed the stick, place it aside. It’s now the next players turn to follow the same steps.
4. Note: A player’s turn is not completely over until the moment the next player touches the tube to rotate it, or touches a stick. Any marbles that drop before the next player touches either the tube or a stick are added to the first player’s score.
5. Marbles that drop during your turn will automatically go into your numbered compartment. Do not remove them, just leave them until the game is over.
6. When all of the marbles have dropped into the game base, each player counts the number of marbles in their compartment. The player with the least number of marbles in their compartment is the winner.

Kerplunk is a great game for kids because it helps them develop their fine motor skills, as they have to carefully and slowly pull out the sticks without causing any marbles to fall. It also helps with strategic thinking, as players have to decide which sticks to pull out first and how to best avoid causing any marbles to fall.

One of the great things about Kerplunk is that it’s an easy game to set up and play. It’s perfect for a rainy day activity, or for when you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained for a short amount of time. The colorful and fun illustrations also make it visually appealing for young children.

Other information

1. Suitable for Ages 5 Plus
2. Ideal for 2 to 4 players
3. From Matel

Overall, we highly recommend Kerplunk for families. It’s a classic and easy-to-play board game that’s sure to provide hours of fun for kids and adults alike.