Number of Players: 1-2 players

Objective: Be the first player (or the only player, if playing solo) to fill the entire star-shaped grid with the provided puzzle pieces, following the placement restrictions.

Components:

• 1 Genius Star game board (star-shaped grid)

• 1 Set of 7 blocker pieces (white triangles with a black star)

• 1 Set of 11 colored puzzle pieces (shapes may vary)

• 1 Set of 7 dice (four six-sided dice and three eight-sided dice)

• (Optional) Instructions
  

Setup:

1. Place the Game Board: Put the star-shaped game board flat on a surface where all players can easily reach it.

2. Separate the Pieces: Organize the blocker pieces, puzzle pieces, and dice into separate piles.
   

Gameplay:

The game involves rolling the dice and strategically placing the blocker pieces and puzzle pieces on the game board. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Roll the Dice: The first player (or the only player in solo mode) rolls all seven dice simultaneously.

2. Match Dice Rolls with Blockers: Look at the numbers on the dice. Find the matching blocker pieces with triangles that correspond to those numbers.

3. Place Blockers on Board: Place each blocker piece on the game board in the spaces that match their corresponding numbers rolled on the dice. These blocker pieces occupy specific spaces and cannot be moved later.

4. Fill the Star with Puzzle Pieces: Now comes the challenging part! Using the remaining 11 colored puzzle pieces, you need to strategically fit them into the empty spaces on the star-shaped board.

5. Puzzle Piece Placement Restrictions: The puzzle pieces cannot be rotated or flipped. They must be placed on the board according to their shapes to fit the available spaces. The blocker pieces you placed earlier will also restrict some placements.

6. Race to Complete the Star: The goal is to be the first player (or the only player in solo mode) to completely fill the entire star-shaped grid with all 11 puzzle pieces, following the placement restrictions.
   

Winning the Game:

• Solo Play: If you're playing solo, once you successfully place all 11 puzzle pieces on the board and fill the entire star, you've won the challenge!

• Two-Player Game: The first player to completely fill the star-shaped grid with all 11 puzzle pieces wins the game and earns bragging rights as the Genius Star champion!
  

Additional Notes:

• The Genius Star is known for its high replay-ability. The random dice rolls create a different puzzle each time you play.

• Some versions of the Genius Star might include a timer for solo play, allowing you to track your progress and challenge yourself to improve your completion time.

• This game is a great way to develop problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking.