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title: "Periodic: A Game of the Elements | Periodic Table Board & Card Game About Atoms, Elements & Compounds | A Strategy Board Game for Gamers & Educational Science Game for Kids or Family Game Night"
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# STEM & NGSS aligned learning Real periodic table elements Strategic tactical gameplay Periodic: A Game of the Elements | Periodic Table Board & Card Game About Atoms, Elements & Compounds | A Strategy Board Game for Gamers & Educational Science Game for Kids or Family Game Night

**Brand:** genius games
**Price:** ¥16119
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧬 Unlock the power of the elements—where science meets strategy and fun!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Periodic: A Game of the Elements | Periodic Table Board & Card Game About Atoms, Elements & Compounds | A Strategy Board Game for Gamers & Educational Science Game for Kids or Family Game Night by genius games
- **How much does it cost?** ¥16119 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Brainy Fun for All Ages:** Designed for ages 10+, this game balances educational depth with intuitive play, perfect for family game nights or classroom engagement.
- • **STEM-Approved & MENSA Recommended:** Aligns with educational standards and endorsed by American MENSA, making it a top-tier learning tool disguised as entertainment.
- • **Master the Elements, Master the Game:** Navigate the periodic table using authentic chemical trends like atomic mass and radii for a truly immersive strategy experience.
- • **Competitive Academic Achievement Track:** Race to claim limited spots on the achievement track by strategically ending turns in element families, adding a thrilling layer of competition.
- • **High-Quality Components & Visual Appeal:** Premium design and visually stunning board make this a standout addition to any game collection or science classroom.

## Overview

Periodic: A Game of the Elements is a strategy board game that teaches chemistry through tactical movement on the real periodic table. Suitable for ages 10 and up, it combines authentic scientific concepts with engaging gameplay, aligning with STEM and NGSS standards and earning American MENSA's recommendation. Perfect for gamers, educators, and families seeking a smart, competitive, and visually appealing educational experience.

## Description

Periodic: A Game of the Elements is a strategy board game designed around the structure and function of the periodic table with elements, as well as some of the most fundamental principles in Chemistry! In Periodic, you activate Periodic trends (such as `decrease atomic mass` or increase atomic radii) to strategically maneuver across the Periodic table, discovering elements in order to score points and gain awards (which allow you to take more powerful turns in the future). you must also couple discovering elements with ending your turns in specific families of elements, like noble gases or transition metals. This allows you to move up the academic Achievement track in a race against other players for the limited spots, and additional points, at the end of the track.

Review: We really like this game - For a bit of context, we are definitely geeks and we homeschool our children. We are not heavy gamers, but we do like to play some lighter to mid weight board games. We really like this game! There are quite a few steps to remember and it can seem overwhelming at first, but that is true for a lot of games. We broke it down step by step as we played our first game, and the steps really started to flow the longer we played. I haven't thought about chemistry in quite a few years, so I was very rusty. The game does not require you to know chemistry to play, but I love how much chemistry my brain started picking up during our play. It isn't a comprehensive chemistry class, but it is a great and fun way to familiarize yourself and your children with the periodic table of the elements. The elements are grouped on cards in interesting and educational ways: The Curies discovered Polonium and Radium or most common metals in industry etc. While it is an educational game, we think the fun aspect stands on its own. We will be playing this game a lot because we have fun, but we are also excited that we will be learning while having fun! We own a few Genius Games now, and this one did not disappoint. We will definitely keep adding games from this company to our collection.
Review: Outstanding Game! - First I have to comment about other reviewers saying this is complicated. It isn't. At all. I suspect they are more the Monopoly and Scrabble type gamers. If you have played more medium weight euro style games this is going to be a breeze. The game is visually appealing with really high quality components. You are moving around the periodic table based on trends. So for anyone familiar with Chemistry, atomic number, atomic mass, radii size and ionization can all be seen by using the table. You use these trends to move to "research" and element. This is to complete goal cards to earn points. You can also earn points by ending a turn on certain element family groups that advance you along a point track. Not even remotely complicated yet quite fun, especially if you are using the game as a homeschool or enrichment activity. I have played multiple times with my 9 and 11 year old who took to it with no problem. My 9 year old was the one who read the instructions originally and taught the game. We also have Compound which is another great game but different enough that if you enjoy science based board games, then having both isn't redundant.

## Features

- CHEMISTRY BOARD GAME - Learn Chemistry from Periodic, a science game where players move across the periodic table to collect elements using the periodic trends. This game will go great on a learning table in a classroom to teach students about the structure and function of the periodic table of real elements, as well as some of the most fundamental principles in Chemistry!
- STRATEGIC PLAY - An Action Economy, Tactical Movement and Set Collection game about chemistry with the periodic table with real elements is highly strategic to engage an adult gamer, yet intuitive enough for kids 10+ and up to play at home or in the classroom.
- ACCURATE SCIENCE - All elements, groups, periodic trends, and vocabulary in Periodic are concepts covered in chemistry class, making it one of the best educational games to aid science teachers. They also make great gifts for science teachers and gifts for chemistry teachers especially!
- WHO CAN PLAY - A concept board game is perfect for gamers, a science class, or a family game night. Teachers, scientists, chemists, and students love playing this geeky science game; and it makes for cool chemistry gifts for a great birthday surprise!
- LEARN SCIENCE - Periodic - Our chemistry table of elements game is designed to teach the chemistry behind the structure and properties of the periodic table at middle school, high school, or college levels. Complies with STEM and NGSS standards. Periodic is also American MENSA Recommended!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBG6DVW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,487 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,400 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (325) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.38 pounds |
| Item model number | GOT1008 |
| Manufacturer | Genius Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 12 years |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 8.62 x 2 inches |
| Release date | July 22, 2019 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: how long does it take to play a game?**
A: Hello! The typical play time for Periodic is 40-60 minutes.

**Q: Is Periodic something a fairly adept 7 year old could manage? If not, is there a better chemistry game for that age group?**
A: Yes I think so, I have a 9 year old and she could do it, but just isn’t interested:) you don’t really need to know chemistry that well. I’ve never revn taken chemistry

**Q: Where is the game made?**
A: The game is designed in St. Louis, Missouri from the Genius Games team. The is manufactured in China.

**Q: Can you play solo?**
A: The game does not come with solitaire rules.  With repeated plays, however, a solitaire player could try to beat a previous score set in a given number of turns. In essence, the player would be playing against themselves.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We really like this game
*by J***E on September 5, 2019*

For a bit of context, we are definitely geeks and we homeschool our children. We are not heavy gamers, but we do like to play some lighter to mid weight board games. We really like this game! There are quite a few steps to remember and it can seem overwhelming at first, but that is true for a lot of games. We broke it down step by step as we played our first game, and the steps really started to flow the longer we played. I haven't thought about chemistry in quite a few years, so I was very rusty. The game does not require you to know chemistry to play, but I love how much chemistry my brain started picking up during our play. It isn't a comprehensive chemistry class, but it is a great and fun way to familiarize yourself and your children with the periodic table of the elements. The elements are grouped on cards in interesting and educational ways: The Curies discovered Polonium and Radium or most common metals in industry etc. While it is an educational game, we think the fun aspect stands on its own. We will be playing this game a lot because we have fun, but we are also excited that we will be learning while having fun! We own a few Genius Games now, and this one did not disappoint. We will definitely keep adding games from this company to our collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Game!
*by S***N on January 10, 2021*

First I have to comment about other reviewers saying this is complicated. It isn't. At all. I suspect they are more the Monopoly and Scrabble type gamers. If you have played more medium weight euro style games this is going to be a breeze. The game is visually appealing with really high quality components. You are moving around the periodic table based on trends. So for anyone familiar with Chemistry, atomic number, atomic mass, radii size and ionization can all be seen by using the table. You use these trends to move to "research" and element. This is to complete goal cards to earn points. You can also earn points by ending a turn on certain element family groups that advance you along a point track. Not even remotely complicated yet quite fun, especially if you are using the game as a homeschool or enrichment activity. I have played multiple times with my 9 and 11 year old who took to it with no problem. My 9 year old was the one who read the instructions originally and taught the game. We also have Compound which is another great game but different enough that if you enjoy science based board games, then having both isn't redundant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful bonding with son
*by M***L on October 20, 2024*

Pair this with a couple khan academy videos to understand increase in energy and such, and it's very useful to get to know ones way around the periodic table. Good for high school chemistry student and interesting enough for an 11 yr old and adult to also play. I'll play again.

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