How many people can play The Genius Square?

Two players can race on the two included grids, or one player can time solo rounds. The box is built around head-to-head play.

Is every puzzle solvable?

Yes. The game is designed so all 62,208 blocker configurations have at least one valid solution.

SmartGames rates it for ages 6 and up. Younger children can play with help, though the small pieces need supervision.

What comes in the box?

Two grids, seven blockers, nine colored shapes and a set of seven dice.

How long does a round take?

Most rounds finish in a minute or two, which makes it easy to play several in a row.

Does it work for solo play?

Yes. One grid and a timer turn it into a solo speed puzzle.

Where is the SmartGames The Genius Square cheapest?

At Vat19, for $22.99, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the SmartGames The Genius Square?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Blue Pirate, Vat19, Amazon, Teaching & Learning Stuff, The Smiley Barn.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a fast, easy-to-teach puzzle race that works for mixed ages. Many praise the dice-driven variety and the guarantee that every puzzle can be solved. Some find the pieces small and the challenge shallow once the shapes become familiar.

What people mention

ReplayabilityPraisedPlayers like that each roll of the dice produces a new puzzle, so games don't feel scripted.
Learning curvePraisedOwners say the rules take under a minute to explain, which makes it easy to bring out with new players.
Dice luckMixedSome players note that a favorable roll can make one side's puzzle noticeably easier than the other's.
Component sizeCriticisedThe shapes and blockers are small, so pieces are easy to lose and can be fiddly for younger children.
DepthCriticisedExperienced puzzle fans find the nine-shape set limits how challenging the game stays over time.

About the SmartGames The Genius Square

The Genius Square is a compact strategy and puzzle game for one or two players, ages 6 and up. Players roll seven dice, place blockers on the grid squares the dice show, then fit nine colored shapes into the remaining spaces to complete the square.

It comes with two grids, so two players can race each other, or one player can play solo against a timer. There are 62,208 possible puzzles, and every configuration has at least one valid solution. Some puzzles are easier than others.

The game was named Best Toys for Kids 2020 by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association. Play helps develop sequencing, spatial awareness, fast thinking, strategic planning and visual perception. The set is compact, so it can be used at home, in the classroom or while traveling.

Brand

SmartGames

Age

6 and up

Players

1 or 2

Possible puzzles

62,208

In the box

2 grids, 7 blockers, 9 colored shapes, 7 dice

Play modes

Solo against the clock, or two players racing; the fastest solver wins