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STRAIN GAME
$25.00
community voted (142 votes)
The Fun Gene
For mad scientists young and old alike, this highly-evolved game requires players to build, adapt and outsmart the gene pool by building the mightiest micro-organisms on the board. Race to place cytoplasm pieces around organism tiles while deploying toxin attacks and viruses to thwart your opponents. Once you've spawned complete organisms, harness chain reactions to win the game. Educational and competitive, this board game for three to seven players is bioengineered for family fun. Designed in USA; made in China.
Game includes 80 cytoplasm tiles, 100 petri dish tiles, 40 organism tiles, 64 resistance tokens and easy-to-follow instructions. Ages 10+
- Item ID: 20908
- Materials: paper, cardboard
- 8" L x 8" W x 4" H
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Q and A
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142 votes * 30 comments
pam
Vote: Thumbs up!
I'd buy this for my sons. What a great way to learn about science!
Stacy
CHINA = NO
Sanriobaby
Vote: Thumbs up!
The price is right for a game like this. What a fun way to incorporate science into a game!
Jody
Vote: Thumbs down!
too difficult for the majority of families - smart or not!
Emilie
Vote: Thumbs down!
I like the idea but it seems very complicated and like it would take a long time to get right.
Dee
Vote: Thumbs up!
I want this! My nerdy friends and I would really, REALLY enjoy this!!!
Miriam
Vote: Thumbs up!
This game is fun; I've played it. It is not difficult to learn and you don't need to be a science nerd to enjoy it.
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
This looks like fun. Is it for adults?
Melissa
Vote: Thumbs down!
A bit too "smart". Some scientist guys probably would enjoy. Would prefer something a bit more fun.
julia
Vote: Thumbs up!
Giant thumbs up! I've played Strain and have to say it's one of the most riveting, entertaining games I've played. It's just a fun strategy game that happens to unfold in the world of micro-organisms--but you definitely don't need to know anything about science to enjoy it. Recommend highly!
Sherry
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love this!
Jessica
Vote: Thumbs up!
This reminds me of the game Pandemic.
Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!
Idea's great, but how about making it in the US?
Annie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Would be great for schools and home use but you lost me when I read it was "designed in USA" BUT .. BUT ... MADE IN CHINA!?!? No thanks!!! I would rather pay more and see it MADE IN THE USA
Janis
great idea, have to have a good mind
elizabeth
Vote: Thumbs up!
wish it was made in USA also.
Christy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Very clever game, but I would pass because the item is made in China.
tel
Vote: Thumbs up!
Family fun, Good price
NM
Vote: Thumbs down!
Would definitely buy this if it were made in the USA. Seems like an affordable fun game, but if it's designed in the US, make it in the US. Do that, even if the price goes up $5 or $10, and I'd buy it.
Grandma B
Vote: Thumbs down!
No possible way. I used to work in the health field. This game is horrendously pathetic and is centered around a topic that is not a game or a laughing matter.
Tiffany
Vote: Thumbs up!
Make it in USA and its golden
T
Vote: Thumbs up!
Made in USA, please!
Pat
Vote: Thumbs up!
One of my nephews would love this.
Kat
Vote: Thumbs down!
The premise of this game is horrible! Why would you want to spawn lethal viruses and inflict toxic attacks on anyone? Since it's made in China, does the game include putting melamine in baby milk or pet food?
Kathleen
Vote: Thumbs down!
not YUK...but double YUK
Rose
Vote: Thumbs up!
As a giant nerd, I know I'd completely enjoy this!
Jessica
Vote: Thumbs up!
Looks like fun...nerdy fun, but still fun
Susie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I definitely would have bought this game when my girls were younger, and the price is perfect.
Laurie
Again...China. How do you justify these prices for things made for pennies in China??? How about MADE IN USA???
Amy
I like games, and science!