Make ‘n’ Break Extreme (2007) Board Game

Make ‘n’ Break Extreme is a board game released in 2007 by Amo Oy. It is designed by Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson, featuring artwork by Kinetic, Henry M. Linder, and Walter Pepperle. The game falls under the Action/Dexterity and Card Game category, with a real-time, stacking and balancing mechanism. It is suitable for players aged 8 and above, accommodating 2 to 4 players.

Game Components of Make ‘n’ Break Extreme

Building cards

Unique block shapes (similar to Tetris pieces)

Die

Timer

Special cards (Four Card, Five Card, Four Card With a Left Arrow, Ten Card, and cards showing blank blocks)

Tokens for scoring

How To Setup Make ‘n’ Break Extreme

To set up the game, shuffle the building cards. Each player’s turn begins with rolling the die to determine the time limit for their turn. The timer is set according to the number rolled on the die.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Roll the Die: Start each turn by rolling the die to set the timer.

Draw Building Cards: Flip over the top card from the building card stack and build the structure shown.

Build Structures: Players must build the structures before the timer runs out.

Special Cards: Include various special cards like Four Card, Five Card, Ten Card, and others that add unique challenges and opportunities.

Scoring: Earn points for each completed structure; tokens represent these points.

Winning Condition: The player with the most points after five turns wins. In case of a tie, an additional round is played to determine the winner.

Player Experience

Make ‘n’ Break Extreme is a fast-paced and engaging game that challenges players to build structures quickly and accurately. The unique block shapes add a new layer of complexity compared to earlier versions of the game. Players enjoy the thrill of racing against the timer and the variety introduced by special cards.

Pros

Unique Block Shapes: The Tetris-like blocks provide a different building experience.

Fast-Paced: Quick turns keep the game exciting and dynamic.

Easy to Learn: Simple rules make it accessible to a wide range of players.

Family-Friendly: Suitable for players aged 8 and up.

Cons

Plastic Blocks: Some players prefer wooden blocks over the plastic ones used in this version.

Special Cards Imbalance: Some special cards, like the Ten Card, can be too powerful or easy to complete, skewing the game balance.

Strategic Issues: Cards like the Four Card With a Left Arrow can disrupt gameplay if not used fairly.

Personal Thoughts on Make ‘n’ Break Extreme

Make ‘n’ Break Extreme is ideal for those who enjoy speed-building games and are looking for a fresh twist on the original Make ‘n’ Break. If you’ve played other versions and liked them, the new block shapes might make this version worth trying. However, if you found previous versions average or didn’t enjoy them, this might not offer enough new content to justify the purchase. For newcomers to the series, starting with the cheapest version to test the waters is a good strategy.

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