
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,884
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Dubious: New Realms
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 2023

Rules assistance for Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life
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Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life is an expansion for Mad Scientist University released in 2005 for 3–7 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Zachary William Anderson and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
Course Packs add 50 new cards from a specific discipline to the Mad Scientist University core game. From the publisher: GREEK LIFE: We here at Mad Scientist University have a long and honorable tradition of study, service, and something else. The Greek Life at Mad Scientist University strives to be that something else... with togas, funnels, and donkeys, we want to fill that space in your life. We want to create a new race, not just as an extra credit project for your Anthropology project, but as a way of life. Do you think you can handle it?
Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life supports 3–7 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 Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life is 45 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 Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life 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.
Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life are: Zachary William Anderson. 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 Mad Scientist University Course Packet: Greek Life as an expansion for Mad Scientist University. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mad Scientist University to use it. Check that your edition of Mad Scientist University is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.