{"product_id":"diatoms","title":"Diatoms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive edition of the stunning microscopic strategy game is here, featuring iridescent tiles and a unique Victorian theme for the ultimate \"art-meets-science\" experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiatoms invites you to become a member of the Society for the Microscopic Arts, where you’ll arrange tiny algae cells—diatoms—into breathtaking kaleidoscopic mosaics. Inspired by a real 19th-century art form, this game challenges you to build a shared \"pond\" of algae colonies to earn specific diatom shapes and colors. This edition focuses on elegant pattern-building and spatial logic, featuring a dual-phase gameplay style where every placement in the pond dictates the beauty (and score) of your personal slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the fascinating historical theme, this version boasts incredible table presence with its shimmering, foil-printed tiles and clear petri dish containers. The \"Guest Judge\" cards add dynamic scoring layers, ensuring that the criteria for a winning mosaic shift with every exhibition. Whether you are aiming for perfect symmetry or a diverse array of geometric shapes, the game offers a serene yet deeply strategic puzzle that captures the delicate wonder of the microscopic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 8+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Ludoliminal \/ 25th Century Games\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 30-45 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 1-4 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Low-Medium (Gentle Learning Curve, Puzzly Strategy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e150 Iridescent Diatom Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e34 Hexagonal Water Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e4 Dual-Layer Player Boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e5 Clear Petri Dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e8 Guest Judge Cards \u0026amp; 18 Commission Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e4 Field Notes Reference Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1 Gold-Foiled Lens Token \u0026amp; 1 Gold-Foiled Ribbon Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1 Scorepad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515194044703,"sku":"25C 63000","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/diatoms-box-display.webp?v=1778014771","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/diatoms","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}