{"title":"Genius Games","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenius Games has carved out a distinctive niche in tabletry by partnering with scientists and educators to create mechanically sound games grounded in real scientific principles. Founded with the mission to make STEM subjects engaging through gameplay, the publisher has earned recognition for its commitment to accuracy without sacrificing entertainment value. \u003cstrong\u003eEcosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by John Coveyou with mathematician Susanna Caplicki, exemplifies this approach perfectly—players draft habitat cards to build functioning food webs where scoring reflects actual ecological relationships between predators, prey, and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection suits groups seeking thoughtful card-drafting experiences with educational depth, particularly educators, families with curious older children, and adult players who appreciate thematic integration. The elegant mechanics in these titles make complex scientific concepts intuitive, offering replay value for 2-6 players through emergent interactions that mirror natural systems. Genius Games titles consistently reward strategic thinking while teaching authentic scientific literacy through play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ecosystem","title":"Ecosystem","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a thriving natural habitat in this beautifully illustrated card-drafting game. In \u003cstrong\u003eEcosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e, players draft cards representing animals, plants and environments, arranging them into a personal 5x4 grid to create the most balanced and biodiverse habitat possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach card type scores differently depending on how you position it – bees want to be near meadows, wolves prefer to hunt in packs, and streams flow best in long connected chains. With simple rules and quick play, it's an ideal gateway game that rewards clever placement and forward planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families and casual gamers alike, Ecosystem plays in around 30 minutes and packs a surprising amount of strategy into its small box. A lovely, accessible tile-and-card puzzle for 2 to 6 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--print-origin--\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGot a printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe files for this design are free on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdist.co.uk\/item\/6050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eoriginal listing\u003c\/a\u003e. If you've got a printer and the time, print it yourself — we're just here for everyone who'd rather not tie up their machine for two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--\/print-origin--\u003e","brand":"Genius Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59931275723136,"sku":"653341737403","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9505\/7536\/files\/01a0bb76-6eff-702f-a3ad-4cbb2cf8cb90.jpg?v=1789851502"}],"url":"https:\/\/mpgames.io\/collections\/publisher-genius-games.oembed","provider":"MPGames","version":"1.0","type":"link"}