Ingenious 2004
Designed by Reiner Knizia
What it is
A light abstract strategy game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around hand management, hexagon grid, highest-lowest scoring.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #639 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
Mechanics
Categories
How to play Ingenious
Ingenious is a light game (rated 1.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Abstract Strategy game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Hexagon Grid and Highest-Lowest Scoring. A light abstract strategy game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around hand management, hexagon grid, highest-lowest scoring. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #639 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played abstract title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
Where to buy Ingenious
We don't sell games or track stock — this is an honest Amazon search for the title.
Find it on Amazon →As an Amazon Associate, EveryGameMade earns from qualifying purchases.
You might also like
Earth
1–5 players · ~45 min · 13+
#17 Gateway · 2011The Castles of Burgundy
2–4 players · ~30 min · 12+
#131 Gateway · 1997Tigris & Euphrates
2–4 players · ~60 min · 14+
#223 Gateway · 2004Memoir '44
2–4 players · ~30 min · 8+
#317 Gateway · 2007Galaxy Trucker
2–4 players · ~60 min · 10+
#2 Modern · 2021Ark Nova
1–4 players · ~90 min · 14+