PEPTIDE: A Protein Building Game - English Version

⚠️: English Version

A strategic protein-building game where you construct peptides using amino acid cards.

- Players: 2-5
- Age: 10+
- Playtime: 30-45 minutes
- Contents: 29 Organelle Cards, 36 RNA Cards, Amino Acid Cards, Energy Cards

Peptide is a strategic card game that accurately models the process of building a protein chain. Throughout the game, players collect mRNA nucleotides that match amino acids, then line up and bond those amino acids to increase the length of their protein chain and earn points. Each round, a number of Organelle cards (like the nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes) are flipped face-up in the center of the table for all players to see. Players choose either (1) an Organelle card that provides resources (like ATP from mitochondria or mRNA from the nucleus) or (2) an Organelle card that allows players to build their protein chain. As the game progresses, players continue to add amino acids to their protein chains. The player with the most valuable protein chain at the end of the game wins. Peptide is perfect for science classrooms or family and friends game nights. It is fast-paced, interactive, and encourages players to think strategically to optimize their protein strands while trying to hinder their opponents. All concepts covered by Peptide are concepts introduced in a basic high school biology course. And it does so in a fun and intuitive way for everyone! Peptide was made by a professor of game design who is also a chemical engineer and science teacher. Genius Games is a STEM-focused publishing company that creates high-quality tabletop games and children's books. We make intimidating concepts in science accessible through the thrill of play. We engage players in a lifelong process of inquiry by making curiosity fun and rewarding. Play: Age: 10+ Players: 2-5 Time: 30-45 min Science Concepts Covered by Peptide: Translation from mRNA to Protein, Polypeptide Chains, Proteins, Amino Acids, Vacuoles, Mitochondria, Nucleus, Ribosomes, mRNA, tRNA, ATP