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Genius Games Ion: A Compound Building Game (2nd Edition) - A Chemistry Card Drafting Game About Cations, Anion, Noble Gases - Science Accurate Board Game for High School Students, Teachers and Adults

Genius Games Ion: A Compound Building Game (2nd Edition) - A Chemistry Card Drafting Game About Cations, Anion, Noble Gases - Science Accurate Board Game for High School Students, Teachers and Adults

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  • LEARN SCIENCE: Players will interact and learn the fundamentals of ionic bonding through creating neutrally charged compounds, noble gases, charges, anions and cations, and acids and bases. Science geeks will love playing this game with their classroom, family, and friends in this fast-paced pick-and-pass card game.
  • FAST PACED: Ion is a fast-paced card game for 2-7 players spanning around 20-30 minutes. Each round, players compete to build compounds using positively and negatively charged ions. Points are scored for successful compounds, Noble Gases, and achieving Goal Cards. After 3 rounds, the player with the most points wins!
  • PICK AND PASS: Each player starts with a hand of 10 cards, and chooses one card to place in front of them. They then pass the rest of their hand to the player on their right, where they continue playing and passing cards until every card is used. Your goal is to match the positive and negative charges on your cards to create neutrally charged compounds, scoring points.
  • SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE: All of Genius Games's products are peer-reviewed by a team of 20+ PhD Doctors and Scientists from around the globe. Ion also contains a Science Behind booklet, detailing how the mechanics and cards found in game relate to their real world concepts. Ion is also STEM and NGSS complaint, and was awarded the Dice Tower Seal of Approval. This game is perfect for at home learning, for use in the classroom, or adding some science to your next family game night.
  • RADIOACTIVE CARD GAME: Also included is a harder difficulty which includes radioactivity. Recommended for more experience players and a party of 4+ people. This advanced game requires players to manage radioactive decay along with the radioactivity of other players. These cards score points at the end of each round, and additional points are given to the player(s) with the most decay at the end of the game. Step up your game with this challenging card game!
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  • Jordan P ★★★★★

    My girlfriend and I play this almost every weekend. It’s a great mix of strategy and fun, and we always end up planning imaginary trips across Europe afterward.

  • Sarah K ★★★★★

    I love how this game makes you think without saying a word. The tension and teamwork are incredible. If you like puzzles and co-op games, this one’s for you.

  • Thomas D ★★★★★

    My wife and I are obsessed. We’ve played at least 30 times and it never gets boring. Every game feels fresh and challenging.

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