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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.84 x 9.84 x 11.81 inches; 2.67 Pounds
Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 3 years and up
Item model number ‏ : ‎ FA113-1
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2006
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fat Brain Toy Co.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BKTD43O

Best Sellers Rank: #59,037 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
- #99 in Stacking Games

Customer Reviews:
4.5 458 ratings

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
CHOKING HAZARD -- Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult

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ABOUT

Ages 5 to 12 years

Box & Balls – It’s a rolling, bouncing, banking, stacking, nesting game! With dozens of playing options, this classic-looking set of 8 wooden nesting boxes and 8 bouncy balls is sure to inspire hours of thrills.

Set up one of the challenges printed on one of the boxes, or invent your own. Then, put your hand-eye coordination to the ultimate test by bouncing the balls from box to box until it lands in your intended goal. From skillful kids to college-age party gamers, Box & Balls is a thrilling challenge for everyone!

BENEFITS

The myriad of game options appeals to all ages: from little kids just starting to test their hand-eye coordination, to college-age party games, to anyone who loves a skillful challenge! Play alone, in pairs, or even in groups.

Challenges hand-eye coordination
Strengthens visual-spatial skills
Inspires creativity
Builds problem-solving skills
Challenging fun for all ages
Endless ways to play
Boxes each printed with game ideas
Made of high quality, sturdy basswood
Boxes nest for easy storage

OUR PROMISE

Fat Brain Toys has always been focused first and foremost on each toy's safety and quality of craftsmanship. All of our creations are tested many times over to ensure both parents and children get the best experience possible. By working with brilliant inventors and designers from all over the world, we are continuously establishing entirely new trends and creating innovative, contemporary designs that are sure to inspire creativity and spark curiosity.

OUR DIFFERENCE

Fat Brain Toys designs unique toys and games that inspire learning through pure, authentic play.

Since 2002, Fat Brain Toys has been a family owned and operated toy company based in the heartland of America - Elkhorn, Nebraska. Our toys have appeared in USA Today, Consumer Reports, Real Simple, The New York Times, and on NBC's Today Show and ABC's Good Morning America.

We utilize safe, innovative materials in combination with modern designs to create toys that are as entertaining as they are educational.

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4.5 out of 5

458 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, concept, and customization of the toy. They mention that it's very fun for many ages, keeps them entertained and focused, and that it allows for a great deal of creativity. Some appreciate the variety of patterns suggested for the blocks. They also say it'd be a good gift for kids. However, some complain about the bounce and missing pieces. Opinions are mixed on complexity.

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67 customers mention "Quality"55 positive12 negative

Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's fun for many ages, well crafted, and addictive. They also say it encourages collaborative play and develops number skills and hand-eye coordination.

"The bounce and boxes are such a fun activity for all ages!..." Read more

"...hang of things...but I rate this a 5 star for imagination, challenge, fun, coordination, patience, and multi age interest." Read more

"...Wow! It was an immediate hit for all of us, and almost addictive!..." Read more

"...The new box is sturdy and still strong and my son is still having fun with it." Read more

10 customers mention "Concept"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the concept of the game clever, excellent, and imaginative. They also say it's a great game idea that allows for creativity in setting up the boxes. Customers also say the game is fun for many ages and perfect for trick shots.

"...It takes a while to get the hang of things...but I rate this a 5 star for imagination, challenge, fun, coordination, patience, and multi age interest." Read more

"...Very clever idea! The only issue we had is that because the balls have a seam or whatever, they bounce unevenly (think crazy balls!),..." Read more

"As an elementary educator, I am always looking for a creative and imaginative toy. This toy gets an A..." Read more

"...Also something we can do together, nice one on one time. Great for almost any age." Read more

8 customers mention "Customization"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the customization of the blocks. They say the various patterns suggested for the blocks make it easier or harder, and the sounds the blocks produce. They also mention that the game is simple and fun, with true and square boxes. Customers also love the variety and creative play that it inspires.

"...The various patterns suggested for the blocks can make it easier or harder, and the sounds the balls make when hitting the blocks is oddly satisfying..." Read more

"...I love that there is so much variety and that it inspires creative play and can be played with competitively or cooperatively...." Read more

"...And it’s fun for me too! Highly recommend. It’s simple and fun, totally customizable to however you feel like playing" Read more

"I looked at it. It looked nice, well built, do not know if it will keep his attention, but we will see." Read more

8 customers mention "Gift"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift. They mention it's a great gift for all ages.

"...This turned out to be the perfect gift for him. He's been spending hours arranging the boxes in different ways and trying to bounce the balls in...." Read more

"...A unique gift that met all of our expectations. Excellent quality too." Read more

"This has been the best Christmas gift of the year. Time and time and time again, my kids want to play this out of all their toys...." Read more

"...Great gift! Would definitely buy again." Read more

5 customers mention "Variety"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the variety of the game. They say it can be played in many different ways and allows for many iterations of the play.

"Since you can choose your own setup for the boxes, it allows for many iterations of the game...." Read more

"...We love it!! It is such a fun game and can be played so many different ways. It is good quality and I feel like it will last for years to come." Read more

"This is a fun activity/game for all ages. Lots of different variety games to play so the little ones never get bored and challenging games for those..." Read more

"This is a great game for all ages! There are so many options for play!" Read more

7 customers mention "Complexity"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the complexity of the game. Some find it simple and fun, while others say it's difficult to play and accomplish the goal.

"...While fun in theory, this game was almost impossible to have fun with because it is so hard to actually accomplish the goal of getting the darn..." Read more

"...And it’s fun for me too! Highly recommend. It’s simple and fun, totally customizable to however you feel like playing" Read more

"...Even difficult for adults unless you have great patience. Very few “hints@ on games to okay." Read more

"...We really liked the ability to change up the game and make it harder or easier." Read more

6 customers mention "Bounce"0 positive6 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the bounce of the balls. They mention that the seams make the balls bounce wonky and not correctly. Some customers also say that the boxes feel chintzy and are not uniform in the bounce they generate.

"...we had is that because the balls have a seam or whatever, they bounce unevenly (think crazy balls!),..." Read more

"...goes all the way around all of the balls and it does make the ball not bounce correctly. I took some light sandpaper and tried to smooth them...." Read more

"Balls are not perfectly round, because they have a seem. The seem distorts the bounce." Read more

"...The boxes feel chintzy and are not uniform in the bounce they generate. After several weeks of use, a couple boxes were coming apart...." Read more

6 customers mention "Missing pieces"0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the missing pieces in the toy. They mention that the box was broken and had large slivers of wood missing.

"...One of them came as a complete set. The other one was missing three of the balls." Read more

"...One of the boxes has large slivers of wood missing. The bouncy balls are all made with seams...." Read more

"...seemed like it would be great gift for grand children but was missing balls that were supposed to come with it...." Read more

"I returned it! Broken box and pieces missing!" Read more

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CT Native

So much fun

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023

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The bounce and boxes are such a fun activity for all ages! The boxes can be configured in a variety of ways to add difficulty to the game or simplify for younger players. Lots of fun and hours of enjoyment!!

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Joyce Babbitt

A toy to grow with you

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

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With 6 grandchilren aged 8 and under, it sometimes is difficult to get them to all play together...mildly put, it can be a zoo. This toy was a hit. The balls are small, so, yes be sure to keep an eye on the babes. But our group had a concentrated hour of entertainment. This can be set up to be as easy or as difficult as your competitive imagination takes you. The toddlers took turns rolling the balls over the boxes...and were so excited to have a ball land in a box! The sound effects from the diffetent sized boxes is pleasant. The adults were a bit more inventive. It takes a while to get the hang of things...but I rate this a 5 star for imagination, challenge, fun, coordination, patience, and multi age interest.

10 people found this helpful

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Alyssa

Perfect for “trick shots”

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024

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My son is very into Dude Perfect and anything related to “trick shots” so he absolutely loved this gift. I was worried the challenges might be too hard for him (he’s 7) but they are actually perfect for him! My 4 yr old also enjoys it. And I’ve even caught my husband playing it without the kids 😂

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018

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My husband found this online for my 6 yr old's birthday... I wasn't sure it would be a hit, but have had luck with Fat Brain Toys in the past, so decided to give it a try. Wow! It was an immediate hit for all of us, and almost addictive! The various patterns suggested for the blocks can make it easier or harder, and the sounds the balls make when hitting the blocks is oddly satisfying. Very clever idea! The only issue we had is that because the balls have a seam or whatever, they bounce unevenly (think crazy balls!), which is fun but also a little annoying when they are bouncing everywhere and you are trying to keep track of them and keep away from pets! But overall a hit!

12 people found this helpful

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Natalie Gardner

Fun toy

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018

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My son loves this toy. It came on time and he plays with it daily. However, after a week one of the boxes started falling apart. I’m going to emai the company to see what happens and will hopefully be able to change my rating here.

Update: I emailed the company after writing this review and they emailed back that very day. They sent me a replacement box free of charge and I received it less than a week after the email! The new box is sturdy and still strong and my son is still having fun with it.

33 people found this helpful

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Sstocker

Balls Uneven

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023

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I thought this would be a fun gift for my grandson. He’s a thinker and he did enjoy playing with it. First, there is a seam that goes all the way around all of the balls and it does make the ball not bounce correctly. I took some light sandpaper and tried to smooth them. I think it helped. His 2 year old sister got a hold of the balls and immediately chomped one in half. Bits were in her mouth and that was my fault. The balls are low quality though. Now playing with the boxes was some fun, but when the box is upside down and you bounce in to it, the ball usually bounces out and does not stay in. I was wishing there was something that kept the balls from bouncing out so easily. It would be easier for kids to tell scores better. My grandson said he liked playing with it. This great inspiration could be better.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

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Bought this game for our 5-year-old nephew and it was a hit. The whole family played the game on his birthday for a fun family activity.

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Lisa R

Big hit with 7 y.o. girl.

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018

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This game is great for playing alone or in groups, and adults like it too. Younger kids can set up boxes for their level and preferences while older ones get hooked on the challenges. I bought this for an only child at Christmas. It was her favorite toy (among many). We like that it helps develop better visual tracking skills and keeps her moving after the balls. Everyone loved the sounds on the smaller boxes. The game is easy to store but I would like to see a lid with hooks on it to keep the lid on.

4 people found this helpful

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Tijana Bogdanovic

great product

Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2024

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My kids love this to this day! I bought a while ago for our friends and got one for us too. Highly recommend.

Monika Burgess

Creative! my 5years old boy love it!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2021

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My son loves it he always with every game makes his own rules. This is perfect for him. Boxes well made balls really bouncy. I can see this would be use for many years to come. Exactly what I was looking for.