- BGG rating
- 5.0
Genegrafter: Mini-Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,932
- BGG rating
- 3.7
Genegrafter
2012
Rules assistance for Genegrafter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Genegrafter
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Genegrafter is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Erik Dahlman (II) and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Genegrafter is a superhero card and dice game that was designed to be easy to pick up and start playing within minutes but still offer enough complexity so that more advanced players won’t get bored. The core game is comprised of a deck of 54 cards that include Characters, Abilities, and Events. The goal of the game is to have more Genetic Markers than your opponents when the last DNA Strand is revealed. To do so, you will have to make the best use of your Characters and Abilities as you draw them from the main deck (all players draw from the same deck). Game play is also randomly affected by Event cards that can completely change who is winning or losing. The core game includes hand manipulation, resource management (your Characters and Abilities), bluffing, and blind luck (dice and Event cards) which make each game interesting and unique. Genegrafter is currently available only on Kickstarter and will offer customization and additional expansions.
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Publishers
- (Web published)
- Albino Dragon
Questions and answers
Genegrafter 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 Genegrafter is 10 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 Genegrafter for ages 13 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.
Genegrafter has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Genegrafter belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Dice Rolling. 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 credited designers of Genegrafter are: Erik Dahlman (II). 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 Genegrafter 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.