Angry Birds Knock On Wood Game Review
My kids absolutely love the Angry Birds on my iPhone, so when I heard about the Angry Birds Knock On Wood game I was excited. I thought it would be a good way to wrestle them away from the video game.
With Christmas coming up I thought the Angry Birds Knock On Wood board game would be the perfect Christmas present. The game we are hopelessly addicted to on the iPhone can now be played in real life. What could be better, eh? Although I am buying this for my kids, I think it would be a great way to mix up family game night.
With Christmas coming up I thought the Angry Birds Knock On Wood board game would be the perfect Christmas present. The game we are hopelessly addicted to on the iPhone can now be played in real life. What could be better, eh? Although I am buying this for my kids, I think it would be a great way to mix up family game night.
Unboxing
Contents
3 Angry Birds
14 Building Blocks
4 Pigs
(2 squares 2 triangles
1 Bonus Points Star
4 small girders 6 larger girders)
1 Bonus Points Egg
40 Mission Cards
1 Bird Launcher
16 Points Cards
The Pieces
The Angry Birds comes with the birds, the pigs, eggs, stars ,and all of the the individual pieces you need to build the various structures.
The Angry Birds
Inside the set you are going to get three angry birds. There is the red bird, the yellow bird, and the black bird. They are brilliantly sculpted. They are squishy and airy. Each of the birds have different weights and sizes. You will even notice fine details like wings. It's really excellent quality.
One of the details that hasn't translated over to the board game is that each of the different birds don't behave differently. The birds in the video game had special abilities. For instance the yellow bird could be double tapped to be boosted in mid flight and the black bird would blow up like a bomb. These special abilities can not be performed in real life because they defy the rules of the physical world. Even with the weight differences, all the birds fly practically the same.
The Pigs
You also get four pigs. You get the the king pig, the pig with the mustache, the pig with the helmet on his head, and the regular pig. While the pigs look great, the same care wasn't taken with their sculpt. The detail is nice. The problem with the pigs is that their faces are almost completely flat. Most of the details are painted on which gives the illusion of depth. They are nice but we wish they were given the same care as the birds. This was probably done so that the pigs would be easier to place on the structures otherwise they might tip over too easily.
The Blocks
All of the pieces are made out of plastic. It would have been really nice if they were made out of wood. As a result, they are a bit lighter than expected. When building the structures, this makes it too easy to accidentally move them while you are placing another piece.
The Catapult
The catapult is made entirely out of plastic. There is no elastic band. Instead you simply pull it back at the base and it will send the angry birds flying through the air. It is obvious that the catapult has been designed with kids in mind. Mattel has designed the catapult in such a way that it will last a long time. It's pretty sturdy, but doesn't have the strength of an elastic band catapult.
Because the pieces are so light, it will take practice to get the right touch with the catapult. You have to use the right touch because if you pull too hard, it will send the birds soaring over the structure. If you rear back too lightly the bird will land right in front of you. It takes some skill and a little luck.
The Angry Birds
Inside the set you are going to get three angry birds. There is the red bird, the yellow bird, and the black bird. They are brilliantly sculpted. They are squishy and airy. Each of the birds have different weights and sizes. You will even notice fine details like wings. It's really excellent quality.
One of the details that hasn't translated over to the board game is that each of the different birds don't behave differently. The birds in the video game had special abilities. For instance the yellow bird could be double tapped to be boosted in mid flight and the black bird would blow up like a bomb. These special abilities can not be performed in real life because they defy the rules of the physical world. Even with the weight differences, all the birds fly practically the same.
The Pigs
You also get four pigs. You get the the king pig, the pig with the mustache, the pig with the helmet on his head, and the regular pig. While the pigs look great, the same care wasn't taken with their sculpt. The detail is nice. The problem with the pigs is that their faces are almost completely flat. Most of the details are painted on which gives the illusion of depth. They are nice but we wish they were given the same care as the birds. This was probably done so that the pigs would be easier to place on the structures otherwise they might tip over too easily.
The Blocks
All of the pieces are made out of plastic. It would have been really nice if they were made out of wood. As a result, they are a bit lighter than expected. When building the structures, this makes it too easy to accidentally move them while you are placing another piece.
The Catapult
The catapult is made entirely out of plastic. There is no elastic band. Instead you simply pull it back at the base and it will send the angry birds flying through the air. It is obvious that the catapult has been designed with kids in mind. Mattel has designed the catapult in such a way that it will last a long time. It's pretty sturdy, but doesn't have the strength of an elastic band catapult.
Because the pieces are so light, it will take practice to get the right touch with the catapult. You have to use the right touch because if you pull too hard, it will send the birds soaring over the structure. If you rear back too lightly the bird will land right in front of you. It takes some skill and a little luck.
How To Play
Objective
Angry Birds Knock On Wood plays just like the regular angry birds. The idea of the game is to fling the different birds into the structures and gain points.The first person that reaches 1000 points wins the game.The game is for two to four players and there is a bit more skill involved than the video game since you have to physically shoot the birds.
Build.
The first player picks a mission card which has a picture of a structure on it. The second player then has to build the structure on the card.The player has to place the pigs, stars, and eggs accordingly.
Each card also has a point value. There are four different types of mission cards. There are 3 different difficulties. Level 1 cards are the easiest to built and Level 3 cards are the most difficult to build. Level 1 cards have a point value of 100 points. Level 2 cards have a point value of 200 points. Level 3 cards have a point value of 300 points.
There are even free style cards. These don't have any structures on them. Instead, they just show how many of each pieces the player can use and players get to use their own creativity to build their own structure using those pieces.
The card also shows the birds that you are allowed to use. You are supposed to use the birds in the order they appear on the card. If a bird appears twice you shoot it twice otherwise you will shoot it once.
Some of the structures can be difficult to build especially on the higher levels but even some of the structures on the Level 1 cards can be difficult. Nevertheless, building the various castles is extremely fun and reminds us of building Legos or stacking Jenga blocks.
Launch.
Now it's time to launch the Angry Birds. Place the catapult at least 1 foot away from the structure. Don't place it too far away or you may have difficulty hitting the structure. One foot is the length of just one of your feet. It will take some experimenting to find the right distance.
Simply place the correct bird into your catapult. It's time to use your killer Angry Birds skills. Be sure to hold the catapult down with one hand. With the other hand, draw back the catapult, aim, and then let go to launch the birds into the structure. Send the structure and the pesky pigs tumbling down to the floor!
Destroy.
The pigs are destroyed when you knock them off their original piece. In order to get the points on the card, you have to knock down all the pigs using on the birds on the cards.
If you are successful you keep the score card otherwise you discard it. If you manage to knock over all the pigs and knock out any of the special pieces as well you pick up a point card for each special item (either the egg piece or star piece) that is knocked over. Each card is worth 100 additional points.
Winning the Game.
The player who scores 1000 points first wins the game.
Make Your Own Rules.
Angry Birds Knock On Wood plays just like the regular angry birds. The idea of the game is to fling the different birds into the structures and gain points.The first person that reaches 1000 points wins the game.The game is for two to four players and there is a bit more skill involved than the video game since you have to physically shoot the birds.
Build.
The first player picks a mission card which has a picture of a structure on it. The second player then has to build the structure on the card.The player has to place the pigs, stars, and eggs accordingly.
Each card also has a point value. There are four different types of mission cards. There are 3 different difficulties. Level 1 cards are the easiest to built and Level 3 cards are the most difficult to build. Level 1 cards have a point value of 100 points. Level 2 cards have a point value of 200 points. Level 3 cards have a point value of 300 points.
There are even free style cards. These don't have any structures on them. Instead, they just show how many of each pieces the player can use and players get to use their own creativity to build their own structure using those pieces.
The card also shows the birds that you are allowed to use. You are supposed to use the birds in the order they appear on the card. If a bird appears twice you shoot it twice otherwise you will shoot it once.
Some of the structures can be difficult to build especially on the higher levels but even some of the structures on the Level 1 cards can be difficult. Nevertheless, building the various castles is extremely fun and reminds us of building Legos or stacking Jenga blocks.
Launch.
Now it's time to launch the Angry Birds. Place the catapult at least 1 foot away from the structure. Don't place it too far away or you may have difficulty hitting the structure. One foot is the length of just one of your feet. It will take some experimenting to find the right distance.
Simply place the correct bird into your catapult. It's time to use your killer Angry Birds skills. Be sure to hold the catapult down with one hand. With the other hand, draw back the catapult, aim, and then let go to launch the birds into the structure. Send the structure and the pesky pigs tumbling down to the floor!
Destroy.
The pigs are destroyed when you knock them off their original piece. In order to get the points on the card, you have to knock down all the pigs using on the birds on the cards.
If you are successful you keep the score card otherwise you discard it. If you manage to knock over all the pigs and knock out any of the special pieces as well you pick up a point card for each special item (either the egg piece or star piece) that is knocked over. Each card is worth 100 additional points.
Winning the Game.
The player who scores 1000 points first wins the game.
Make Your Own Rules.
Most people will not read the instructions because the game is simple enough to understand. Some people will probably adjust the rules to their needs. Depending on your skill level, you can adjust the rules. The rules don't have to be strictly followed to have fun.
Pros And Cons
The Good
The Bad
- Play Angry Birds In Real Life
- Simple Rules
- Birds, Catapult, And The Structure Pieces Are Built Well
- Perfect Alternative To Playing Video Games
- Educational. Kids Will Learn The Basics Of Projectile Motion.
- Fun For Family Game Night
- Great Value
The Bad
- Pigs Lack Detail
- Pieces Are Light
- No Sound Effects
- Some Structures Are Difficult To Build. Easy To Knock Over Pieces Accidentally.
- Birds All Behave The Same Regardless Of Their Size. No Advantage Shooting Certain Birds Over The Other.
- Catapult Can Be Difficult To Master.
Read What Customers Are Saying About Angry Birds Knock On Wood Game
"My 7 year old loves Angry Birds. He has the stuffed animals, the shirts, and now, the real life game. This was a present he received on his birthday and it definitely is a favorite. "
"There are some I think might be impossible to build at all based on the law of gravity, although my husband disagrees and says with enough balance they're all possible. "
"My 4 year old is obsessed with Angry Birds. I didn't like the idea of him spending so much time playing a video game, so this was the perfect alternative. "
"There are some I think might be impossible to build at all based on the law of gravity, although my husband disagrees and says with enough balance they're all possible. "
"My 4 year old is obsessed with Angry Birds. I didn't like the idea of him spending so much time playing a video game, so this was the perfect alternative. "
It's A Knock Out Success
Angry Birds Knock on Wood offers everything great about the massively popular app except now your entire family can join in on the fun. It's getting rave reviews from customers. This board game is selling at a record pace. Unlike the video game this board game actually teaches kids a little bit about science. Mattel has beautifully brought the video game into our world.It's a game of strategy and wit. Your children will laugh and laugh as the angry birds go flying across the room. It will have the kiddies screamiing "Get Those Piggies." Best of all, it never gets old. Given the low price point, it's offers a great return on value. Family game night will never be the same.
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