
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,568
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Codenames: Disney – Family Edition
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017

2025
Rules assistance for Genius Idea
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Genius Idea is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Zong-Ger(蔥哥) and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Communication Limits.
Genius Idea is a fun game full of reasoning and cleverness, where players take turns playing different roles over several rounds in an intellectual showdown. Riddler: Selects 1 answer and 5 hints from 10 cards, aiming to help other players guess the answer. Disruptor: Against the other players, trying to mislead and confuse them. Solver: Find the correct answer from the limited hints. In this battle of wits, players need to use associative thinking and their intuition to deduce the correct answer from the limited hints!
Genius Idea supports 2–6 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 Genius Idea is 10–30 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 Genius Idea for ages 7 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.
Genius Idea belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Communication Limits. 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 Genius Idea are: Zong-Ger(蔥哥). 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 Genius Idea 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.