The Bottom Line
The game can be played with adults, teenagers, or a mix of the two. There are different questions based on age ranges, which helps maintain the game balance between different experience levels. The science questions, and those in other categories, are neither trivial nor overly complex. I consider the game to be on par with Trivial Pursuit, and definitely better for mixed groups of adults & teenagers.
Pros
- A balanced game that allows grown ups and teenagers to play together.
- Various equalized elements allow the game to maintain its flow.
Cons
- Questions are not incredibly challenging
Description
- Ages 10+
- 2 or More Players
- Box contains: 1200 questions, game board, 36 scoring rings (6 of each color), 6 playing pieces, 1 6-sided die.
Guide Review - Game of Knowledge - educational board game from University Games
In basic game play, Game of Knowledge is somewhat similar to Trivial Pursuit though it has some significant differences, making it much more appropriate for playing in mixed groups of adults and teenagers.
You begin by moving your game piece around the board, starting in the center. As you reach different colored spaces, you answer questions from one of 6 different-colored question categories:
- Land, Sea & Sky
- Today's Life
- Media
- Hall of Fame
- Science
- Our World
The major difference of the game is that there are two questions on each card: one for ages 10-15 and one for ages 16+. In addition to this, when someone fails to answer a question correctly, the person with the fewest number of rings (the "Bonus Contender") has the option to answer it correctly and move or gain rings, thus providing yet another equalizing element to the game.
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