# Smarter than a Monkey

Smarter than a Monkey is a board game for 2–8 players. It plays in 30–60 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 8. The cheapest copy in stock is $44.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–8 (best with 8)
- **Playing time:** 30–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2026
- **Categories:** Trivia, Deduction
- **Mechanics:** Events, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Auction / Bidding, Push Your Luck, Betting and Bluffing

**Designers:** Jon Manker

**Publishers:** Ion Game Design

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 539 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/175739-smarter-than-a-monkey |

## Expansions

- [Smarter than a Monkey: Solar System](https://www.ludoya.com/games/smarter-than-a-monkey-solar-system)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/smarter-than-a-monkey)
- [Smarter than a Monkey in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/smarter-than-a-monkey)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349607)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-20. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._