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Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game | A Science Accurate Strategy Board Game About Building Proteins, Carbohydrates, Enzymes, Organelles, & Membranes | Fun Science Games for Adults & Family Game Night
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Brand | Genius Games |
Theme | Animal |
Genre | Family, Educational |
Number of Players | 5 |
Minimum Age Recomendation | 10 |
About this item
- BIOLOGY BOARD GAME - Learn cell biology from a science game! Players build enzymes, hormones, and receptors and play with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and DNA or mRNA, just like in biology class. This game is great on a learning table in a classroom to teach students about various parts of cell biology, including animal cell organelles, enzymes, and hormones.
- STRATEGIC PLAY - Cytosis is a worker placement game that takes place inside a human cell! Players take turns placing flasks on available organelles within a human cell in order to collect resources or take actions to build enzymes, hormones, and hormone receptors and detoxify the cell.
- GENIUS GAMES - Engage your kids and students with a game that will help them learn while also challenging them to think critically. Our board games about biological concepts like cell development give you a way to bond with your young ones without any electronics or screens.
- WHO CAN PLAY - This scientifically engaging game is the perfect pastime for gamers, a science class, or a family game night. Teachers, scientists, biologists, and students love playing this geeky molecular science toy; and it makes a great gift for birthdays and special occasions!!
- LEARN SCIENCE - Each copy of our science games comes with a fact-based booklet that reviews each concept explored in the game in educational detail. These booklets are written and peer-reviewed by over 20 PhDs and doctors from around the world to ensure the game is as correct to real science as possible.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.75 x 2.2 x 11.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B076V9CYW7 |
Item model number | GOT1006 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #44,646 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,372 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | November 1, 2017 |
Manufacturer | FLAHC |
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Genius Games - Why We Exist
We believe that science is awe-inspiring, mesmerizing and beautiful. We also believe that science can make our world a better place. Through the tools provided by science we can address the types of resource scarcity, alleviate diseases at the root of much human suffering & innovate to simply make our stay on earth a more pleasant experience.
Oh, and we also make board games themed around science. Want to play them?
Product Description
Learn Cell Biology Through Play!
Science-Themed Components Included
Including 61 poker sized cards, 25 ATP energy tokens, 15 wooden cylinders, 66 wooden cubes, 22 wooden flasks, 10 vesicles disks, 8 multiplier tokens, and more, our fun, interactive, and educational board game puts smiles on faces and knowledge in minds!
Unique and Science Accurate Board Game
Our board game is designed to be played by 2-6 players with age recommendation of at least 10 years old. Each game takes around 60-90-75 minutes to complete for a thorough and satisfying challenge.
Cell Component Cards
Every set comes with 43 cell component cards including 10 Enzyme Cards, 6 Protein Hormone Cards, 6 Steroid Hormone Cards, and a lot more!
Build Your Cell
Players build enzymes, hormones, and receptors and play with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and DNA or mRNA just like in biology class.
Score Points to Win
After players have placed all of their flasks, a new Event Card is revealed and players collect their flasks to begin the new round.
Educational and Strategy Game
Perfect for any gamer, science class, or family game night. Teachers, scientists, biologists, and students love playing this geeky science game.
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No. of Players
| 2-6 players | 2-5 players | 1-5 players | 1-4 players | 2-6 players | 1-5 players | 1-5 players |
Age Range
| 10+ years old | 10+ years old | 10+ years old | 12+ years old | 10+ years old | 14+ years old | 10+ years old |
Play Time
| 60-90 mins | 40-60 mins | 60-90 mins | 45-75 mins | 15-20 mins | 45-75 mins | 60-90 mins |
Ideal Game Players
| Teens, Adults, Science Lovers | Teens, Adults, Science Lovers | Teens, Adults, Science Lovers | Teens, Adults, Heavy Gamers | Teens, Adults, Science Lovers | Teens, Adults, Heavy Gamers | Teens, Adults, Science Lovers |
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Customers like the quality, educational value, and correctness of the board game. For example, they mention it's a fun and clever game based on good science, and a wonderful teaching tool. Opinions are mixed on the ease of use.
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Customers find the game nice, fun, and educational. They also say it's a really fun game based on good science, clever, and a fun way to learn the function of the cell organelles. Customers also mention that the theme with the gameplay makes sense and makes it easier to learn and understand. They say the game is amazing well done and unique.
"Cytosis is an extremely fun and educational game in which players take control of the various mechanisms in the cell to make the molecules it needs..." Read more
"Fun game and educational." Read more
"...A really nice thing about these games is that they are thoughtfully made to make them easy to store and use...." Read more
"...This game would be perfect for teachers as it is a fun way to learn the function of the cell organelles and includes a sheet describing all of the..." Read more
Customers find the board game educational. They say it's a wonderful teaching tool that helps teach cell biology and functions. Customers also say the game is great for geeking out about science stuff and is perfect for teachers.
"Cytosis is an extremely fun and educational game in which players take control of the various mechanisms in the cell to make the molecules it needs..." Read more
"Fun game and educational." Read more
"...This actually teaches a lot, at least subconciously, which I think is kinda the best for general science understanding...." Read more
"...This game would be perfect for teachers as it is a fun way to learn the function of the cell organelles and includes a sheet describing all of the..." Read more
Customers find the science in the board game very accurate and sound. They also say the game is accurate enough to use in the classroom and provides a separate explanation of the science.
"...Theme was integral into the game play.2) Accurate science.3) Great mechanics: Worker Placement...." Read more
"...all the parts, well-written game instructions, and a separate explanation of the science which makes getting things moving especially with young..." Read more
"...It stays true to the science but is a worker placement game that can be enjoyed without the science...." Read more
"...help them learn about cells and how they work etc... it's pretty accurate for what it does, but it's really tough to learn...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the board game. Some mention that it's easy to learn, while others say that it can be a tad complicated to learn.
"...playing (I think generally I would think more 7+), but it is complex enough that I often bring it to adult board game parties and everyone has a lot..." Read more
"...need a college degree to play this game as it is well illustrated with diagrams on the board and easy to follow rules...." Read more
"...It can be a tad complicated to learn, so I would recommend learning from someone who already knows how to play if you get the chance...." Read more
"...this game was quick and easy to pick up...." Read more
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Game play:
You are given a number of flasks based on the number of players in the game (2-5), as well as a few cell component cards with goals to complete. This is done by placing your flasks on the various organelles of the cell to build and transport various macro-molecules. Macro-molecules score points in a variety of ways, both immediately and at the end of the game. After every player has placed their flasks an event card is revealed. Event cards impose an effect on the cell for the coming round. Players then take back their flasks and continue play until the event deck is depleted, at which point final scoring is calculated. A game can be finished in about an hour start to finish.
Overall:
Game play was great! The mechanics helped me (a college graduate, not in a science field) refresh my knowledge from my science classes. I walked away learning way more than I thought. In my opinion it is the best way to learn cell biology. It can be a tad complicated to learn, so I would recommend learning from someone who already knows how to play if you get the chance. Overall, I thought it was a very fun and educational game I can't wait to play it again!
Best parts of this game:
1) Theme was integral into the game play.
2) Accurate science.
3) Great mechanics: Worker Placement. (You place your wooden flask on a space to so something within the cell)
4) Nice pieces. (Great colors!)
5) Lot's of fun for board gamers with science backgrounds and those without.
6) Helps teach the cell biology and functions.
I highly recommend this game and encourage you to check out their other games, we have a lot of them and enjoy them all! A really nice thing about these games is that they are thoughtfully made to make them easy to store and use. The boxes are sturdy and the boards and cards are also nice quality. They also send little plastic baggies for all the parts, well-written game instructions, and a separate explanation of the science which makes getting things moving especially with young kids so much easier.
Oh, and for you board game people. It plays very much like the Lords of Waterdeep, so if you like that game, you'll probably like this one too. Especially if you are looking for a game that is a bit geeky or simply something that is rated G (nice for parents of curious youngsters who don't want to explain why they are gathering rouges to assasinate the cultist leader, lol).
The game seemed similar to Lords of Waterdeep in terms of collecting cubes and completing cards but more simplistic. We only played the basic version which may explain why it felt a little too simplistic to us. The game came with the virus expansion which may add more complexity. Overall, it was an enjoyable game which can be helpful to both teach cell biology as well as worker placement games.
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Ovviamente le dinamiche di gioco sono semplici, adatte per le medie e i primi anni di superiori
Je dirais que la population qui en profite le plus seraient des jeunes qui joueraient à ça dès la 2de et qui après le bac décideraient de faire des études de biologie ou de santé.