Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader

Based on the TV show of the same name, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader is here to make you feel dumb. You’re welcome.

62%Game Brain Score

humor, music

gameplay, graphics

65% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

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Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Massive Miniteam and was released on August 23, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

With over 6,800 multiple-choice questions, true-or-false challenges, and minigames, you'll have the chance to challenge your proficiency in 24 different subjects, with topics like animal sciences, vocabulary, math, and more.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Captures the spirit and format of the classic TV show with a large and varied question bank covering many subjects.
Bright, colorful, and engaging art style with fully voiced questions and characters, adding polish and approachability, especially for families and children.
Offers enjoyable local multiplayer that encourages social interaction, collaboration, and friendly competition, making it a fun party or family game.

Gameplay is slow and padded with excessive animations, hosts' and kids' chatter, resulting in long waits between questions that disrupt the flow.
Question difficulty is uneven; many questions are too easy for adults and occasionally contain errors or oddly hard questions not fitting the grade levels.
Game is expensive for its content, with a grind-heavy unlock system and lack of online multiplayer limiting replay value and accessibility.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay excels in local multiplayer by fostering social interaction through Lifeline-style mechanics that encourage collaboration rather than competition. While it offers a solid, faithful trivia experience with progressively harder questions, some find it becomes repetitive over time and lacks evolution in mechanics. Minor drawbacks include limited multiplayer features and inability to skip certain segments, but overall it remains a fun, accessible option for casual and educational play.
- “Lifeline-style mechanics borrowed from the show allow players to ask classmates for help or gain insight into possible answers, adding a light strategic layer that goes beyond pure trivia knowledge.”
- “In group settings, these mechanics encourage discussion and collaboration, making the experience feel more social than competitive.”
- “While it may not satisfy players looking for competitive online trivia or fast-paced quiz mechanics, it offers a charming and accessible option for casual game nights, educational fun, and lighthearted testing of knowledge.”
- “The game does not significantly evolve its mechanics over time, instead relying on its core format and question variety to maintain engagement.”
- “The game is fun for the first hour but once you get familiar with the mechanics and layout of the game, you realize how boring and backwards the game really is.”
- “For gameplay, you aren't able to easily skip over host/student introductions.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are a standout feature, offering vivid, sharp visuals with a bright, colorful, and goofy art style inspired by a classroom and game-show setting. While not significantly improved from previous versions, the graphics appeal to both kids and adults, enhancing the overall playful aesthetic of the game.
- “Graphics are better than you'd expect from a trivia game.”
- “+ Vivid and sharp graphics.”
- “It didn't really improve on any of the older versions of this game (besides maybe in the graphics department) and removed the original game show mode.”
- “The game leans heavily into a bright, colorful aesthetic inspired by a stylized classroom and game-show environment.”
- “a decent educational game to play with your friends/family with a goofy artstyle, but has minimal content and gets repetitive after additional time spent with it.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, especially as a shared experience where its pacing and presentation enhance the comedy. Many find it genuinely funny, particularly when watching adults struggle with simple questions, though some humor is rooted in the game's occasional quirky or unexpectedly challenging trivia. However, repeated play without external entertainment can make the humor feel less engaging.
- “It is best enjoyed as a shared experience, where its humor, pacing, and presentation feel intentional rather than cumbersome.”
- “It's genuinely hilarious to listen to three or more grown adults struggle with elementary school questions and get upset when they're wrong.”
- “Although this is not a huge problem, I do find it quite funny that the developers of this game got a question that they deemed as a 'second-grade question' wrong themselves.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability primarily through its extensive question pool and collectible cosmetics that add customization options. However, its overall content is limited, making it less appealing for long-term or repeated play beyond casual or social sessions.
- “In terms of longevity, the extensive question pool provides solid replay value, especially for casual players who dip in occasionally rather than marathon sessions.”
- “The collectible cosmetics like desks and bobbleheads add a fun layer of customization and replay value.”
- “There are some cosmetic items such as different bobbleheads, desk patterns, classmates, and subjects to grind for which adds to the replay value a bit.”
- “Expensive for the minimal content the game provides, and not very replayable.”
- “I streamed this on Twitch and it was actually pretty fun with my chat collectively trying to be as smart as a middle schooler, but the reality is that beyond a few hours, I don't really think this game is all that replayable even with all the questions.”
- “There are some cosmetic items such as different bobbleheads, desk patterns, classmates, and some subjects to grind for which add to the replay value a bit.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being enjoyable and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience. Players find the soundtrack fun and soothing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I really enjoy the game; the models are well done and the soundtrack is really fun.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story emphasizes perseverance and unexpected challenges in life, inspiring players to persist despite difficulties. This motivational theme aligns well with the player’s personal quest for achievement completion.
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is widely criticized for being a cash grab, particularly due to the expensive DLC offering an additional 3,500 questions for £10, which feels excessive compared to the base price.
- “Also worth mentioning, an absolutely atrocious cash grab DLC with 3500 more questions for 10 bucks.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is rich and immersive, but some players may find it overwhelming or too slow-paced compared to a more streamlined trivia experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is intense and impactful, evoking strong feelings such as vulnerability and sadness, often amplified by social interactions like Twitch chat reactions.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is excessively time-consuming and feels like a prerequisite before players can truly enjoy the core experience, reminiscent of prolonged grinding in games like World of Warcraft.
- “This game literally mirrors the meme from South Park where they grind World of Warcraft and after hundreds of hours of grinding, can finally proclaim that they may now "finally play the game." This is that game!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for poor optimization, with performance issues negatively impacting the experience, alongside slow pacing and distracting character hosts.
- “Sadly, it’s let down by the slow pacing, annoying character hosts, and performance issues mentioned.”

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Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader is a casual simulation game with kids theme.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 33 hours playing Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader was released on August 23, 2022.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader was developed by Massive Miniteam.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, True or False, Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition, Drawful 2, Tricky Towers and others.

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