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Genotype – Mendelian Manipulations

July 8, 2024 Andrew Smith Reviews
Genotype game

Genotype did a great job incorporating many of the aspects of the science of Mendelian genetics. By modifying the Punnett squares you affect the available Phenotypes, which can help you validate your Pea Plants for points.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, Andrew, biology, educational games, gameschooling, Genius Games, Ian Zang, John Coveyou, Paul Salomon, plants, Science, teenagers

SNAP Review – Ecosystem: Savanna

December 22, 2023 Andrew Smith SNAP Reviews
Ecosystem Savanna

Another game that explores ecosystems – this time, the African savanna.

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, Andrew, animals, Anitra, biology, card games, Daniel Davalos, drafting games, educational games, Genius Games, Matt Simpson, nature, plants, solo, Steve Schlepphorst

SNAP Review – Ecosystem: Coral Reef

March 18, 2023 Anitra Smith SNAP Reviews
Ecosystem: Coral Reef

For kids studying food webs and ecosystems, this new marine biology card game from Genius could really help to reinforce concepts. But will parents actually enjoy playing it?

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, 6 players, animals, Anitra, biology, card games, drafting games, educational games, Genius Games, Matt Simpson, nature, plants, solo, Steve Schlepphorst, water

SNAP Review – Viral: The Hive expansion

April 16, 2022 Updated: September 19th, 2022 Anitra Smith Hall of Fame Reviews, SNAP Reviews
Viral: The Hive expansion

We love the area control game Viral. Does this expansion make a good game even better, or bog it down with too much to do?

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2 players, 3 players, 4 players, 5 players, Andrew, Anitra, Arcane Wonders, area control, biology, expansion, Science, video

178 – Sick Games – The Family Gamers Podcast

January 27, 2020 Anitra Smith Podcast Episodes, The Family Gamers Podcast
Lung 1: one green virus, one yellow virus. Lung 2: one yellow virus, two purple viruses.

Andrew is sick. Let’s keep this short and talk about games with a sick theme.

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Andrew, Anitra, Arcane Wonders, Awkward Yeti, biology, Looney Labs, Mayday Games, medical, Z-Man Games

Viral: Sick Fun

October 29, 2018 Updated: December 29th, 2021 Andrew Smith Reviews
Viral by MESAboardgames and Arcane Wonders

Ever thought about the viruses and bacteria that get you sick? They’re fighting back against your body’s immune system to grow and reproduce.

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5 players, Andrew, Anitra, Arcane Wonders, area control, biology, educational games, medical, MESAboardgames, Science, Tabletop

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