Diatoms is a unique tile-placement and pattern-making board game where players create mosaics using small tiles that represent microscopic algae. Published by Ludoliminal and designed by Sabrina Culyba with illustrations by Nim Ben-Reuven, it accommodates 1-4 players and has a playtime of 15-30 minutes. The game immerses players in 19th-century natural history, emulating the Victorian pastime of arranging diatoms into ornate displays. Players match tiles, create intersections for scoring, and strive to arrange diatoms symmetrically on their boards, all while enjoying the gameâs impressive aesthetic and educational value.
Diatoms successfully combines beauty, strategy, and education, allowing players to create stunning patterns while learning about microscopic algae from the Victorian era.
In Diatoms, players enjoy strategic gameplay that balances aesthetic arrangement with tactical scoring, making it both visually captivating and intellectually engaging.
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