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Smart10

2-8 players 20-120 min 7.5 Board Game Geek Rating

This quiz game features ten possible answers per question, with all players participating simultaneously. Collect answer markers for correct responses, but timing is crucial—you must decide when to score your markers or risk losing them. The key challenge lies in choosing whether to gamble on uncertain answers or play it safe and pass.

Published 2017

Smart10

Get Ready

Setup the game with these step-by-step instructions before diving into your turn.

1
Form teams if needed
If playing with more than four players, form teams
2
Decide game length
A standard game goes to 30 points, but for a shorter game you can stop at 15 points
3
Choose player symbols
Each player selects one of the symbols located next to the scoring wheels in the corners of the Smartbox
4
Insert cards correctly
Ensure cards are placed in the Smartbox so answers can be seen through the holes
5
Place answer markers
Put all 10 answer markers on the provided holes in the Smartbox
6
Prepare the deck
Remove the top card and slide it under the card deck to reveal the first question

On Your Turn

What you can do during your turn.

1
Read the question
The youngest player starts by reading the question in the center of the card and giving the first answer
2
Choose to answer or pass
On your turn, decide whether to attempt an answer or pass to the next player
3
Give an answer
Say an answer out loud that you think is correct and remove the respective answer marker
4
Pass safely
Give the Smartbox to the next player without answering to protect markers you've collected this round, but you cannot answer again for this card
5
Pass the Smartbox
After answering (correct or wrong) or passing, give the Smartbox to the next player
6
End the round
A round ends when all 10 markers are removed or all players have passed or dropped out
7
Score your points
Add collected markers to your scoring wheel and return all markers to the Smartbox
8
Start new round
Slide the top card under the deck to reveal the next question; the player to the left of the previous starter begins

Winning

How to claim victory.

1
Trigger game end
The game ends as soon as any player or team reaches at least 30 points on the scoring wheel
2
Determine the winner
The player or team with the most points when the game ends wins

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