Smart Ass
$19.99
Smart Ass at a Glance
| Game Type Trivia Questions | Play Time 30 mins + | Skill/Complexity (1 - 5) Guess From Clues |
| Age 12+ | Publisher(s) University Games | Published 2006 |
| Categories Trivia / Family / Party | Players 2 - 8 (4 - 6 is perfect) | Cost From $25.99 |
| Our Rating 8/10 | Rules Manual Official Rules PDF |
About – Description
The Smart Ass board game is a party game that is aimed at players over 12 years of age.
It was released in 2006 and was designed by Rob Elliot, delivering a trivia experience for groups of up to 8 players, although the recommended number of players is 4-6.
As the game only takes 30 minutes to play, it keeps players entertained for just the right length of time.
Who’s it best suited for?
As the game has an age of 12 and over and involves trivia and humor, it is suited for parties. One other aspect of the game is the fact that it is suitable for up to 8 players, which makes it perfect for party situations.
It is a game that enables all of the players to shout the answers out and that is why it is suited for parties and large groups.
Skill – Complexity
The game requires no skill to play other than having the ability to answer trivia questions. It is a basic roll and move kind of game and that gives this game a low complexity level.
Set Up – Playing Rules & Instructions
Setting up the Smart Ass board game is very easy. It consists of a board, board movers, two dice and the questions cards.
To play the game, a colored die is rolled and that determines which category the questions are picked from. The question is read out and then a clue is read out leaving players to shout out the answer at any time.
However, an incorrect answer means that the player is out of the round. Once a player answers correctly, they can then roll the numbered die, allowing them to move their marker around the board.
There are a number of rules throughout the game such as landing on the Dumb Ass space which means that the player that lands on that cannot answer or ask the next questions.
Eventually, the first player to get into the center of the board become the Smart Ass and the winner.
This how to play video is very useful…….
Versions – Editions
The Smart Ass board game has been released in a number of countries including Holland, Germany and France.
Likes & Dislikes
Players love the fact that this is a board game that’s great for bringing people together in a party while they have said that the trivia aspect of the game is challenging enough.
The simple set up is a benefit to playing this game while some believe that the game would be better played as a team as opposed to individuals.
One downside is the fact that the board is very small, leaving players feeling as though there should be more to it.
Final Thoughts
Smart Ass the board game is a quick and exciting way to inject life into a party. The trivia aspect of the game and the fact that players are always involved makes this fun and unique.
The quick playing time ensures that players are not too focused on the game but it’s sure to get some laughs.
