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Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game

Place workers inside a human cell, gather mRNA and ATP and build enzymes, hormones and receptors.

A worker placement game that takes place inside a human cell. In Cytosis, you start with a few workers and, on your turn, drop one into any open spot in the cell. Some locations hand you resources such as mRNA and ATP, others let you convert resources or collect cards. You spend the resources to build enzymes, hormones and receptors, which score Health Points, and whoever has the most Health Points at the end wins. It is a clever way to learn what the organelles actually do, without it feeling like a biology lesson, for two to five in about ninety minutes.

Worker placement inside a human cellResources like mRNA and ATPBuild enzymes, hormones and receptors

Who it's for

You like worker placement and a science theme that actually teaches something, for four players.

Not for you if…

You want a dramatic story or heavy interaction, or you do not enjoy a medical theme.

Vibe's take

Steady and puzzly, with a satisfying chain of resources turning into scoring pieces. The cell theme gives the actions a logical feel that sticks.

#2,327 on BGG

of over 30,000 ranked board games

Published 2017 Β· 9 years ago

older than 54% of games

In 6,602 collections

collected more than 68% of games

2–5 players Β· ages 10+

Best with 4

60–90 min

longer than 77% of games Β· typical 30–90 min

Complexity: medium

One warm-up round Β· 2.5 out of 5 Β· heavier than 67%

Opinions: broad agreement

Most people rate it similarly

Language: little text

A few terms, easy to look up

Play style: competitive