American Mensa

Half-Off Admission Testing This October

To celebrate Mensa Membership Month, we're offering 50% off our Admission Test throughout October. Score at or above the 98^th percentile to be invited to join American Mensa.

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Prior Evidence Review

Qualify the quick and easy way by sending us evidence of scores from prior intelligence tests you’ve taken. For individuals under 14, this is the only way to qualify.

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Mensa Practice Test

Wondering if you're Mensa material? Take the Practice Test and you'll know in 30 minutes your likelihood of success on our official Admission Test.

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The Intelligence Test

As AI grows more capable, what becomes more valuable? In this insightful article, Robin Green explores why creativity, ethical judgment, and human purpose may be our most important assets in the age of artificial intelligence.

Belong and Prosper

What if a sci-fi icon helped people see themselves more clearly? This story explores how Leonard Nimoy’s Spock became a lasting symbol of neurodiversity and belonging — now brought to life at the Annual Gathering through film, family, and advocates carrying that legacy forward.

Patchwork

From Apollo veterans to the Space Shuttle era: NASA mission patches tell a surprisingly rich story — if you know how to read them. Equal parts history, detective work, and space nerdom at its finest.

Game Night Wish List

Discover Mensa game night essentials, including Mensa Select^® winners and crowd-pleasing classics sure to delight casual players and hardcore gamers alike.

Your Guide to Everything American Mensa

Think of this as your cheat sheet to American Mensa. From how membership works to what all those programs, groups, and acronyms actually mean, this page breaks it all down with clarity, helpful links, and zero guesswork. Whether you’re brand-new, long-time curious, or just finally admitting you don’t know what a SIG is, everything you need to navigate Mensa life starts here.

Mensa Eyewear Collection

Be smart. Look brilliant. Mensa Members can look sharp and save with the Mensa Eyewear Collection. See and be seen with exclusive designs from Readingglasses.com and Mensans. Explore the collection now!

Theodore Talks 2026: Cinco de Ted-O

From NASA’s Psyche mission to cowgirls to pigs (yes, pigs), Theodore Talks proves that Mensa curiosity knows no bounds. Now entering its fifth year, this free monthly series draws thousands of members worldwide for smart talks, lively discussions, and plenty of surprises. ¡Viva Theodore!

National Events

Annual Gathering | June 30 - July 4, 2027

The largest yearly confab of Mensans anywhere, the American Mensa Annual Gathering started as a small, two-day meet-and-greet at the New York Belmont in 1963. The event now spans five days and features a sprawl of talks, games, and entertainment unlike any other. Registration for AG 2027 opens in November!

Mensa Mind Games® 2027

An annual tradition since 1990, Mind Games is a four-day board-game-judging marathon, during which the year’s five best new-to-market tabletop games are chosen and awarded the coveted Mensa Select^® seal. Join hundreds of tabletop fanatics for a long weekend of around-the-clock board gaming. Registration for Mind Games 2027 opens Oct. 6!

Mensa Foundation Colloquium 2027

The Mensa Foundation hosts and supports Colloquiums to encourage and expand learning, research, and intelligence. This year's Mensa Foundation Colloquium will explore brain health across the lifespan, turning cutting-edge research into practical actions for every age and stage. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!

Local & Regional Events

New Zealand Saturday Seminar: Personal Gains From AI

October 3, 2026

No group assigned

Move beyond the big-picture AI conversation and discover practical ways to put artificial intelligence to work in your everyday life. In this interactive seminar, participants will share creative, beneficial ways they’re using AI — from finding your next favorite book to so much more.

Irish Mensa Lecture & Discussion: Forging Better Futures for You and AI

October 19, 2026

No group assigned

What if AI were designed to work with us, not against us? Watch this month's Gresham College lecture, "Forging Better Futures for You and AI," then join the conversation about the future of responsible, human-centered technology.

Mensa of Western Washington's Virtual Game Night

October 22, 2026

Join us online the fourth Thursday of each month for Board Game Arena, Jackbox, Codenames and more! What we play depends on who shows up, so come ready for anything. No experience necessary — we’ll help you get set up and playing.