Boom Blox has been described as Jenga meets Tetris Blast, Breakout, Duck Hunt, and Lego.[12][13] Gameplay emphasises reflexes, dexterity, and problem-solving skills.[14] It features a physics model that ensures the blocks collapse realistically,[8] and also measures the velocity at which an object is thrown, recognising four distinct speeds.[15][16] In the game, players use the Wii Remote to manipulate bowling balls, baseballs, laser guns, and water hoses in order to knock over structures made of blocks.[11][15] Alternately, they use the Wii Remote to grab blocks in Jenga-style gameplay, taking care to remove a maximum number of blocks without toppling the precariously stacked tower.[17]