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- BGG rating
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Conspiracy Theory Trivia Board Game
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GENSMAK!
2021
Rules assistance for GENSMAK!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for GENSMAK!
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GENSMAK! is a board game released in 2021 for 2–10 players and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
GENSMAK! A party trivia game for everyone. That happens to be trivia. With strategy & hints by comedians. Designed for people of all ages to play. Even trivia skeptics. Win by being the first to twenty points and correctly answering one question from every generation, so be strategic! Pay attention to the categories and difficulty levels of the cards you choose as you chart your path to glory— the game changes with every card. Don’t know the answer? Take the hint! Our hints are mini logic problems and plays on words that give you a fighting chance at getting the answer right every time, even if you don't get the reference. It’s a big reason people love the game, even those who typically hate trivia! As one fan says, “It’s like TikTok and Jeopardy had a love child!” Enjoy hours of laughter, nostalgia, stories, and surprise with your favorite people. Love it or we’ll refund your money. No cap.
Questions and answers
GENSMAK! supports 2–10 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 catalogue lists GENSMAK! 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.
GENSMAK! has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
GENSMAK! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 GENSMAK! 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.