Isotopolis

Name: Isotopolis
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)
Author: Michigan State University GEL Lab

Action

Free · Designed for iPad

10 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Action
Developer

Michigan State University GEL Lab
Language

EN
English
Size

198.2
MB

Accelerate, steer, and collide particles to make new and rare isotopes in this game from the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory and the Games for Entertainment & Learning Lab at Michigan State University. Players will guide particles through the process of creating new isotopes as they learn about the fragmentation process and the table of nuclides. Developed by scientists and students at Michigan State University; Isotopolis seeks to teach players about the world of particle physics through play. The game is 100% free-to-play (with no in-app purchases). Supported By: * The American Physical Society * MSU Vice President for Research * MSU Graduate Studies * MSU University Outreach and Engagement * MSU College of Communication Arts * MSU Chief Information Officer * MSU Department of Physics of Astronomy * Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics * National Science Foundation

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

10 Ratings

i 💚 rare isotopes
02/20/2023

Flo Reen-30
this is the greatest game I have ever played. when my nucleus crashes into other nuclei i feel such pure unfiltered joy that i truly feel like a quantum physicist. the only suggestion i would have is to make this game multiplayer so i can share my love of rare isotope beams with my multiple friends. please download this game now
i 💚 rare isotopes
02/20/2023

Flo Reen-30

this is the greatest game I have ever played. when my nucleus crashes into other nuclei i feel such pure unfiltered joy that i truly feel like a quantum physicist. the only suggestion i would have is to make this game multiplayer so i can share my love of rare isotope beams with my multiple friends. please download this game now
Suffers from lack of purpose
04/15/2017

TONYAYRAT
Most of the mechanics in the game serve no purpose. Many tasks complete themselves after a time limit. There are also some arbitrary power ups that have too many negative effects and, after a very early stage in the game, it becomes impossible to obtain more. The game is far too repetitive for the massive length that it spans(after several hours I was only 2% done). The least sensical part of the game is the point system. You earn points based on how quickly you finish tasks for each new isotope, but for the last portion, it is nearly impossible to earn any points at all. However, the game has no way of giving the points any value besides the handful of useless upgrades. In summation, the game's unchallenging interface, the endless(and endlessly long) gameplay, and the pointless points, the game suffers from a lack of any reason to play the game.
Suffers from lack of purpose
04/15/2017

TONYAYRAT

Most of the mechanics in the game serve no purpose. Many tasks complete themselves after a time limit. There are also some arbitrary power ups that have too many negative effects and, after a very early stage in the game, it becomes impossible to obtain more. The game is far too repetitive for the massive length that it spans(after several hours I was only 2% done). The least sensical part of the game is the point system. You earn points based on how quickly you finish tasks for each new isotope, but for the last portion, it is nearly impossible to earn any points at all. However, the game has no way of giving the points any value besides the handful of useless upgrades. In summation, the game's unchallenging interface, the endless(and endlessly long) gameplay, and the pointless points, the game suffers from a lack of any reason to play the game.
Fun game
Jun 27

Looked like a good game but...
This is a fun game! I get what the lower ratings are saying but this is a fun game to pass time and has some nice information. The instructions could be improved on, and the acceleration steering is a bit buggy, but a good game. Thanks, Dr. Z!
Fun game
Jun 27

Looked like a good game but...

This is a fun game! I get what the lower ratings are saying but this is a fun game to pass time and has some nice information. The instructions could be improved on, and the acceleration steering is a bit buggy, but a good game. Thanks, Dr. Z!
FRIB on top!!
07/12/2024

Bob Ross 1627
Fun game! Hi Dr Z!! 👋🏼
FRIB on top!!
07/12/2024

Bob Ross 1627

Fun game! Hi Dr Z!! 👋🏼