# Genius Square

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #6097
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 5-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Alain Brobecker, Cameron Browne, Salim Berghiche
- **Publishers**: The Happy Puzzle Company, Broadway Toys LTD, Lúdilo, Smart Games EU, TWOPLUS Games
- **Categories**: Children's Game, Dice, Educational, Party Game, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Pattern Recognition, Race, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy puzzles that challenge your mind and make you think fast, Genius Square is an excellent choice! It's the kind of game you pick up for a quick play and, before you know it, several rounds have passed. The real-time competition against another player adds an extra adrenaline rush, transforming a solitary puzzle into a fun and tense race. It's super accessible, but offers a surprising challenge every round.Addictive spatial puzzleReal-time competitionEasy to learn rulesHigh replayability guaranteedStimulates quick thinkingCan be frustrating at timesLimited player interactionHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a fast-paced and addictive challenge with Genius Square, a puzzle game that will test your mental agility! Winner of the HPC Game Of The Year 2018/19 award, this title lives up to its name, promising an experience as clever as it is fun. The dynamic is simple, but the execution is a treat for anyone who loves a good spatial reasoning challenge. Each player receives their own 6x6 grid and a set of nine different polyomino shapes, plus seven special 'blocker' pieces. To start the round, seven dice are rolled simultaneously. The coordinates that appear on the dice faces indicate where the blockers must be placed on each grid. And that's where the race begins! The goal is to be the first to fill all the empty spaces on your board using the nine available shapes, before your opponent can do the same. Sounds easy? Not always! The most impressive thing is that, however complex it may seem, each of the 62,208 possible dice combinations has at least one solution — and often, several! You'll find yourself solving some puzzles in seconds, while others will have you 'pulling your hair out' from thinking so hard. It's a brilliant game for exercising the mind and competing in real-time!

## FAQ
### How many players does Genius Square support?
The game is ideal for 1 to 2 players. You can challenge yourself solo or compete in an exciting race against a friend.

### What is the average game duration?
Games are super fast! They usually last between 5 and 30 minutes, making it perfect for filling small breaks or for several consecutive rounds.

### Is Genius Square a complex game?
Not at all! It has a BGG weight of 1/5, meaning the rules are very simple and easy to learn, but the challenge of fitting the pieces can be quite engaging.

### What age is the game recommended for?
Being a children's and educational game, it's great for kids aged 6 and up, but adults also have a lot of fun with the logical challenge.

### Are the puzzles always solvable?
Yes! As impossible as it may seem in some rounds, all 62,208 dice combinations have at least one solution, and often several. The challenge is finding it!

### What are the main components of the game?
Each player receives a 6x6 grid board, a set of nine colorful polyomino pieces, and seven 'blocker' pieces. Additionally, there are seven dice to determine the initial setup.

### Is it a good game for stimulating reasoning?
Absolutely! Genius Square is excellent for developing spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and mental agility, making it a great educational tool disguised as fun.

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