- BGG rank
- BGG #30,180
- BGG rating
- 4.5
Totally Gross
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2002
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,797
- BGG rating
- 4.6
Brain Quest
1993
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
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Brain Quest is a board game released in 1993 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Brain Quest is a roll and move trivia game for players in grades 1 to 6. Players roll a die then are asked a question. Each card has 6 questions on it, one for each grade level. A player may only select a question from a grade equal to the grade he/she has started or higher. If the correct answer is given, the player moves ahead a number of spaces equal to the die roll plus the difference between the lowest grade he/she could have selected and the grade level actually selected. The board has a few design differences from a simple straight path but is essentially a "move from A to B" setup. The winner is the player to make it to the end first. Additional Rules for older players: If you are in Junior high, you must answer grade 6 questions and subtract 1 from your die roll. If you are above Junior high, you must answer grade 6 questions and subtract 2 from your die roll. You do not move backwards if the result is less than 0.
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Publishers
- University Games
- Workman Publishing
Questions and answers
Brain Quest 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.
The listed playing time for Brain Quest is 30–60 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 Brain Quest for ages 6 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.
Brain Quest has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Brain Quest belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Trivia, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Brain Quest 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.