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product_id: 18996424
title: "Genius Games Peptide: A Protein Building Game | A Strategy Card Game with Accurate Science for Gamers and Teachers | Teaches Amino Acids, mRNA, Organelles"
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# STEM-aligned science learning Build real protein chains Strategic card drafting Genius Games Peptide: A Protein Building Game | A Strategy Card Game with Accurate Science for Gamers and Teachers | Teaches Amino Acids, mRNA, Organelles

**Brand:** genius games
**Price:** EC$154
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Turn science class into game night—where proteins and strategy collide!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Genius Games Peptide: A Protein Building Game | A Strategy Card Game with Accurate Science for Gamers and Teachers | Teaches Amino Acids, mRNA, Organelles by genius games
- **How much does it cost?** EC$154 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Master Molecular Strategy:** Engage in deep, tactical gameplay that challenges your protein-building skills while keeping it intuitive for ages 10+.
- • **Fast-Paced Educational Fun:** Complete a full game in 30-45 minutes, ideal for game nights or science lessons that don’t drag on.
- • **Inclusive Learning for All:** Designed for 2-6 players, from students to science enthusiasts, fostering social learning and friendly competition.
- • **Authentic Science Immersion:** Experience accurate biology concepts—mRNA, organelles, amino acids—perfect for classrooms and curious minds alike.
- • **STEM-Approved & Teacher-Trusted:** Aligns with high school biology standards, making it a must-have tool for educators and lifelong learners.

## Overview

Peptide is a strategy card game that accurately simulates protein synthesis by having players draft organelle and amino acid cards to build scoring protein chains. Suitable for ages 10+, it blends STEM-aligned biology education with engaging gameplay for 2-6 players in 30-45 minutes. Created by a chemical engineer and game design professor, it’s perfect for classrooms, families, and science enthusiasts seeking a fun, interactive way to master molecular biology concepts.

## Description

Peptide is strategy card game game, modeled accurately around the process of building a protein chain! Throughout the game, players compete to collect amino acids and the matching mRNA nucleotides, then link those amino acids side by side to increase the length of their protein chain and score points. Each round, a number of organelle cards (such as nucleus, mitochondria or ribosome) are flipped face up in the center of the table for all players to see. Players take turns selecting organelle cards that either (1) provide resources (like ATP from the mitochondria or mRNA from the nucleus) or (2) allow players to build onto their protein chain. As the game progresses, players will continue to add amino acids to their protein chain. The player with the protein chain worth the most points at the end of the game wins; Peptide is great for the Science classroom or a game night with family and friends. Its fast paced, interactive, and encourages players to think strategically to optimize their protein Strand while attempting to hinder opponents. All the concepts covered in peptide are concepts that would be introduced in a basic High School Level biology course. And it does so in a way that is fun and intuitive for everyone! Peptide was created by a Professor of game design who is also a chemical engineer and science teacher! Genius Games is a stem-centered publishing Company that creates high-quality tabletop games and children's books. We demystify intimidating concepts in the sciences through the thrill of play. We engage players in a lifelong process of Inquiry by rewarding curiosity with fun. Play: Ages: 10 plus players: 2 - 5 time: 30-45 mins science concepts covered in peptide: mRNA to protein translation, polypeptide chains, proteins, amino acids, Vacuole, mitochondria, nucleus, ribosome, mRNA, tRNA, ATP

## Features

- Biology card game - learn biology from a science game where players build peptide chains out of amino acids. More fun than biology class, players learn about Cells converting genes into proteins.
- Strategic play - An open card drafting game about building proteins with a level of strategy to engage an adult gamer, yet intuitive enough for kids 10 and up to play at home or in the classroom.
- Accurate science - all organelles, Cells and science vocabulary in peptide are concepts covered in high school biology class, making it one of the best educational games to aid science teachers.
- Who can play - perfect for the Gamer, science class or family game night. Teachers, Scientists, biologists, and students love playing this geeky science game; and it makes a great birthday surprise
- Learn science - A game for the classroom designed to teach the genetics of DNA and mRNA translation at middle school, High School or college levels. Peptide complies with STEM and nags standards.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B010MVHJ6Y |
| Age Range Description | Baby,Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #178,747 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,019 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Genius Games |
| Color | Red |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 142 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Aid in the instruction of RNA Translation: Building Amino Acids into Proteins from an RNA Code |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00748252187345 |
| Grenre | Educational, Strategy |
| Included Components | Peptide |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 5 x 3.7 x 1 inches |
| Item Part Number | GOT1003 |
| Item Type Name | Peptide: A Protein Building Game |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Peptide: A Protein Building Game |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GOT1002 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Model Name | Peptide: A Protein Building Game by Genius Games |
| Model Number | GOT1003 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 - 6 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Style | Peptide |
| Set Name | Peptide |
| Size | Small |
| Theme | Biology |
| UPC | 748252187345 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you use organelles more than once per turn? it's unclear from the rules but seems like you get as many atp fueled actions as you can pay for.**
A: Each Organelle card awards that action only ONCE. So, for example, you could NOT use one AminoAcyl card and pay 4 ATP to pick up two Amino Acid cards. You could only use that one AminoAcyl with 2 ATP to pick up one Amino Acid card. The rules are very exact when they say, "Pay two ATP Tokens; Pickup the top..." which means pay two and then pick up. If you could use it multiple times, by paying 4 or 6 ATP Tokens, then the rules would say pay two "per" action, or make this clear. This point is made even more clear in the ATP actions. You CAN perform as many ATP Actions on a turn as you wish. And the rules make it very clear that you can do this by saying "may pay multiple times to perform multiple actions..."

**Q: are the contents different in the reprint from the original? (contents seems to have changed, like 36mRNA cards instead of 48, no vacuole track?)**
A: That's correct. In this edition, the Vacuole track was removed and the there are fewer mRNA cards. The end game score is slightly different as well.

**Q: I don't see where it says how many atp tokens you start with. any help? or what do you do? thanks!**
A: Actually, you don't start with any ATP in this set of rules. However, when we reprint the game, we will have each player start with 2 ATP at the beginning of the game. So you could start with two if you wanted. If you are playing the advanced version, I would also suggest starting the energy on the Vacuole Track at 4 rather than 3.

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