I have played a lot of different outdoor yard games in my time, and one of my favorites has always been giant Jenga. It’s an easy game you can play outdoors while having a few beers with friends, and the added stress of the increased block size only makes the experience better. The same rules of regular Jenga apply, it’s just a lot more dramatic when the blocks come tumbling down.
While I don’t own the official Jenga branded set of these giant blocks, I do have a knock-off version that works just fine and costs a lot less. So while you can certainly buy the $100 version of this game, I’d recommend opting for this currently discounted version on Amazon instead.
Sports Beats Large Tower Game – 28% Off
If you’re wondering how big this tower actually is, there are a couple of different answers. If you just have all of the blocks stacked in the ready position, the tower will set at about 2 feet high. However, you can potentially stack it up to 4 feet high depending on how good you are at Jenga. While there are bigger versions of this game, I’ve found that this is the perfect height for tables and allows you to still play it inside without worrying about the blocks accidentally crushing small animals or concussing young children when they fall.
This set also comes with a carrying case, which allows for easy travel. The version of this game I currently have comes in a box with all of the blocks stacked to full height, which has been really annoying for travel. The blocks contained in this set are split up between 27 plain customizable blocks and 27 blocks with random numbers between 1-8 on them. This allows for a variety of different games you can play where each number pulled requires the player to take some sort of action, or you can simply play the old-fashioned way. The blank blocks are also great for coming up with your own rules unique to your situation, which is great for thigns like weddings or baby showers.
How Does This Set Differ From the Official Giant Jenga Set?
It is worth noting that the cheaper price you pay for this set isn’t just because it lacks the official Jenga name. The primary difference here is in the quality of wood. The official Jenga set of the same size has blocks made of hardwood, rather than softwood. This means you’re less likely to end up with dents in your blocks when they fall and they are going to be significantly heftier than the Sports Beats model featured above (which uses pine). That being said, the lighter weight blocks are easier to travel with and are likely to cause less damage to their surroundings when they fall, so it’s a worthwhile trade off for the price in my opinion.
