Blokus (officially pronounced "Block us") is an abstract strategy game with transparent, Tetris-shaped, colored pieces that players are trying to play onto the board. The only caveat to placing a piece is that it may not lie adjacent to your other pieces, but instead must be placed touching at least one corner of your pieces already on the board.
 
Awards & Honors
2008 Gra Roku Game of the Year Nominee
2005 Årets Spill Best Family Game Nominee
2004 Årets Spel Best Family Game Winner
2003 Vuoden Peli Family Game of the Year Winner
2003 Mensa Select Winner
2003 Australian Games Association Game of the Year
2002 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
2002 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Japanese Game Winner
2002 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Japanese Game Nominee