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The Art of Science
2010
Rules assistance for The Art of Science
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for The Art of Science
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The Art of Science is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up.
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About the game
The game was first released in Sweden in august 2010, but in may 2011 an updated version with 2000 questions was released in the UK. Art of Science[sic] is a challenging trivia game for people interested in technology and natural science. The categories are: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and "Other science" (a category of miscellaneous questions). Whether you are a biologist or a mathematician, you will meet on equal terms - you chose your categories! Lack of knowledge or temporary memory loss - ask a fellow player and share the points. During the game you can also challenge your opponent to a duel, get chances of points-replication and answer questions like a universal genius. Take the chance to refresh your old knowledge and conquer new. "Stimulating and challenging, ingenious and at times infuriating, this is smartly designed so that it’s fun and even a little strategic while stretching your scientific knowledge", Quentin Cooper
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- Acabo Games AB
Questions and answers
The Art of Science 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 The Art of Science is 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 The Art of Science for ages 18 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.
The Art of Science has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
The Art of Science belongs to these categories: Trivia and Educational. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed The Art of Science and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists The Art of Science 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.