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Reaction, The Game of Molecules

Reaction, The Game of Molecules

The Idea Corps, LLC · 2006
230 min5.0 BGG6KidsCouples
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How do you play Reaction, The Game of Molecules?

From the Publisher's web site: Reaction, The Game of Molecules, is a card game that lets you flex your intellectual muscle. Science geeks and regular folk alike will enjoy Reaction's fast pace and competitive spirit, along with the high-quality components.

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Reaction, The Game of Molecules box art
official art · The Idea Corps, LLC

From the Publisher's web site:

Reaction, The Game of Molecules, is a card game that lets you flex your intellectual muscle. Science geeks and regular folk alike will enjoy Reaction's fast pace and competitive spirit, along with the high-quality components. To win, be the first to build the most molecules from the element cards you hold in your hand, and score the most points. It's that simple!

Players take turns drawing cards until they can create molecules from the element cards in hand. When a player can build a molecule, they lay it out in front of them on the table. Opponents can add onto the molecule to turn it into a different molecule, or they can destroy it with a Bunsen Burner card.

The object of the game is to be the first player to run out of cards and also score the highest number of points from the molecules they created.

What's Included:

Reaction includes the following high-quality components: -- 100 unique clear plastic playing cards -- A dry erase marker to "multiply" elements when creating complex molecules -- Game Instructions -- Helpful chart of common Molecules to make the game easy to play for everyone -- High-quality outer box to store all items within

For two or more players, ages 8 and up. Created, designed and marketed in USA. Printed in China.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouples
Play time
30 min
Players
2
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Q4How many players does Reaction, The Game of Molecules support?
Reaction, The Game of Molecules is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Reaction, The Game of Molecules take?
A game of Reaction, The Game of Molecules takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
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