Osmo Genius Starter Kit Contents: What's in the Box?

Quick answer

The Genius Starter Kit includes five hands-on Genius games: Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece, Numbers, and Words. It also includes the physical pieces those games use plus stackable storage. You still need an Osmo iPad base, which is sold separately unless you pick a bundle that states it is included.

Parents ask about the Osmo Genius Starter Kit contents because the box mixes digital games with real pieces, and it is easy to assume the iPad base is inside. It usually is not, so checking the list before you buy saves a second order and a disappointed first session.

This FAQ covers what comes with Osmo Genius, what each piece is for, and how to tell whether the five-game kit is enough or whether a bundle or add-on fits your child better.

What comes with the Osmo Genius Starter Kit?

The kit ships with five original Genius games: Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece, Numbers, and Words. Tangram uses physical puzzle pieces arranged to match on-screen shapes. Newton asks your child to solve physics puzzles by drawing lines or placing items in front of the screen. Masterpiece builds drawing skills, Numbers uses tiles to add, count, and multiply, and Words covers spelling and vocabulary with on-screen images.

Alongside the game pieces you get stackable storage, which matters more than it sounds. Small tiles and puzzle pieces disappear fast, and a labeled stack keeps the kit usable between sessions instead of turning into a drawer of loose parts.

• Five games in one box: Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece, Numbers, Words
• Physical pieces for each game plus stackable storage
• The Osmo iPad base is not automatically part of the kit

Is the Osmo base included in the Genius Starter Kit?

Treat the base as a separate purchase unless the product page you are buying from explicitly lists it. The base is what holds your iPad at the right angle and lets the camera see the pieces on the table, so no base means no play, no matter how many games are in the box.

If you already own an Osmo base from another kit, you can reuse it. If you are starting fresh, add the base in the same order so everything arrives together. Setup itself is quick once the base is on hand.

• No base, no play — the games cannot read pieces without it
• Reuse an existing Osmo base if you already have one
• Add the base to your cart at checkout if you are new to Osmo

How many pieces should be in the box?

Piece counts vary by game, and the exact number is not something to guess at. Use the printed contents list on the box or the product page as your reference, then sort pieces into the storage trays by game before the first session. That way a missing piece shows up immediately rather than three weeks later.

If something is missing or damaged, contact support with your order number rather than buying a replacement kit. Most single-game add-ons exist precisely so you can replace or expand one game without rebuying the whole set.

• Sort pieces by game on day one to spot missing items early
• Keep the contents list or product page for reference
• Report shortages to support before ordering replacements

Should you buy the five-game kit or a bundle?

The five-game Genius Starter Kit covers a wide age range because the games target different skills: spatial reasoning, physics, drawing, math, and literacy. If your child is roughly 6 to 10 and you want one box that grows with them, this is the straightforward choice.

If you want more family play, the Genius Starter Kit + Family Game Night adds Family Game Night games on top of the same five Genius games. If your child is younger, the Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math Adventure is built for pre-K learners with six games aimed at early skills instead.

• Ages 6–10: Genius Starter Kit covers the broadest skill mix
• Want more group play: Genius Starter Kit + Family Game Night
• Pre-K learners: Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math Adventure

Which add-ons make sense after the starter kit?

Once your child has a favorite, single-game kits are the cheapest way to go deeper. Genius Tangram focuses on arranging tangible puzzle pieces into matching on-screen shapes, with friend play and harder levels as skills grow. Genius Numbers uses physical tiles with dots and digits, and results that match the screen pop cartoon bubbles — it covers counting, adding, subtracting, and multiplying.

For a different kind of challenge, the Coding Starter Kit is designed for ages 5–10 and builds coding skills in progression across three hands-on games, connecting colorful code blocks in the physical world to an on-screen adventure.

• Add the game your child already gravitates toward first
• Single-game kits cost less than a second full starter kit
• Coding Starter Kit suits ages 5–10 who want a new challenge

Genius Starter Kit checklist

Does the box include the iPad base?

Usually no. The base is listed separately unless the bundle you choose states otherwise. Add a base to your first order if you are new to Osmo.

Which five games are inside?

Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece, Numbers, and Words, each with its own physical pieces. Five games means one box covers spatial, physics, drawing, math, and literacy skills.

Is storage included?

The kit ships with stackable storage for the pieces. Sort pieces by game on day one so nothing goes missing.

What if my child is younger than six?

The Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math Adventure is built for pre-K learners with six games. Match the kit to your child's stage, not to the biggest box.

What the catalog says about these kits

• Genius Starter Kit + Family Game Night: Includes 7 games: the 5 original Genius games (Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece, Numbers, Words) plus Family Game Night. Two extra games over the standard kit, so it suits families who want more shared table play without buying a second box.
• Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math Adventure: Features six pre-K games designed to help early learners develop their whole brain through imaginative, hands-on play. A better starting point for preschoolers than the Genius kit, which targets older skills like spelling and multiplication.
• Genius Tangram: Arrange tangible puzzle pieces into matching on-screen shapes, play with a friend, and unlock more advanced levels as work lights up with each victory. A low-cost way to add a second player and harder levels if Tangram is already your child's favorite from the starter kit.
• Genius Numbers: Uses physical tiles with dots and digits; matching results pop cartoon bubbles while counting, adding, subtracting, or multiplying to find aquatic animals. Includes stackable storage. Covers four math operations in one game and ships with its own storage, so it stays organized alongside your existing kit.

The Genius Starter Kit gives you five games and their physical pieces in one box, but the iPad base is the piece parents most often forget. Check the base, pick the bundle that matches your child's age, and the first session will go smoothly.