Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Roll seven dice, place the blockers, and race to fit eleven geometric pieces into a star chosen from more than 160,000 puzzles.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Read the full game description
Genius Star is a real-time spatial puzzle for one or two players. A roll of seven dice identifies the spaces blocked on both star boards, creating one of 165,888 possible challenges. Players then race to cover every remaining triangle with eleven colorful pieces. Five difficulty levels add restrictions and a double-win challenge asks players to complete the grid while also revealing a golden star, giving a fast family puzzle meaningful room to grow.
