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Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks?
2016
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- 2–38 players
- 5–15 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? is a board game released in 2016 for 2–38 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joe Herbert and Dave Herbert.
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About the game
Failure...self doubt...existential despair: This best sums up your feelings in the immediate aftermath of playing "Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks". Why? Read on, professor... You have three chances to beat the Box of Rocks at trivia. Three hundred multiple choice questions are peppered across one hundred cards. The answer to all of the questions is either 0, 1, or 2. Also included are a wooden human pawn and three synthetic yet astoundingly astute rocks. (It's rumored that they teach night classes at the University.) Anyway, have someone read any one of the questions aloud to you (preferably in front of a group of friends and loved ones who relish public humiliation). Speak your answer. Now shake the box containing two of the numbered rocks. Hold your breath and open the box. Is the answer you gave correct, or have the rocks guessed the right number? Advance either the human pawn or the rock one space on the scorecard. It's a best-of-three challenge, and the chance at beating these clever little pebbles isn't as easy as you've hoped. Pass the challenge to the next victim and take some time to yourself. One round of gameplay takes all of five minutes; the shame lasts decidedly longer.
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Questions and answers
Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? supports 2–38 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? is 5–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Trivia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? are: Joe Herbert and Dave Herbert. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Are You Dumber Than a Box of Rocks? as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.