Are you telling me this genius scientist can't get the first place?
BGG rank
BGG #21,853
BGG rating
6.7

Are you telling me this genius scientist can't get the first place?

2020

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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–4 players
  • 60–120 min
  • 14+
  • Complexity 3.0/5

For 2 players

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Are you telling me this genius scientist can't get the first place? is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by BakaFire and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Ownership, and Open Drafting.

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About the game

In この天才科学者が首席になれないとでもいうんですか? — a.k.a., Are you telling me this genius scientist can't get the first place? — players are researching optics in order to graduate from an institution. During the game, they combine transparent cards to generate and activate lenses to discover new energies, convert one material to another, develop unique character abilities, and (of course) score points. The player who earns the most victory points from research wins.

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  • Mysterious Island Games
  • DELiGHTWORKS

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Are you telling me this genius scientist can't get the first place? supports 2–4 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.