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product_id: 700273503
title: "25th Century Games Diatoms Board Game – Artistic Tile Placement Strategy Game for 1–4 Players - Create Stunning Mosaics from Algae - Mensa Select Award Winner | 2026 Origins Award Nominee"
brand: "25th century games"
price: "396.60 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
category: "25th Century Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/700273503-25th-century-games-diatoms-board-game-artistic-tile-placement-strategy
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region: Tunisia
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# Colorful diatom tiles for vivid mosaics Mensa Select award-winning strategy 1-4 players, perfect for social or solo play 25th Century Games Diatoms Board Game – Artistic Tile Placement Strategy Game for 1–4 Players - Create Stunning Mosaics from Algae - Mensa Select Award Winner | 2026 Origins Award Nominee

**Brand:** 25th century games
**Price:** 396.60 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎲 Dive into microscopic mastery—where art meets strategy!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 25th Century Games Diatoms Board Game – Artistic Tile Placement Strategy Game for 1–4 Players - Create Stunning Mosaics from Algae - Mensa Select Award Winner | 2026 Origins Award Nominee by 25th century games
- **How much does it cost?** 396.60 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/700273503-25th-century-games-diatoms-board-game-artistic-tile-placement-strategy)

## Best For

- 25th century games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 25th century games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Mensa Select Winner:** Join an elite community enjoying one of the smartest, most engaging strategy games available.
- • **Flexible Player Count:** Play solo or gather up to 3 friends for a dynamic, social game night experience.
- • **Strategic Pattern Planning:** Challenge your mind with puzzly tile placement and scoring based on evolving judge preferences.
- • **Premium Artistic Components:** Immerse yourself in high-quality, beautifully illustrated pieces that bring microscopic algae to life.
- • **Craft Stunning Algae Mosaics:** Transform microscopic beauty into vibrant, intricate tile patterns that captivate every player.

## Overview

Diatoms is a Mensa Select award-winning tile-placement board game for 1 to 4 players aged 8 and up. Players create colorful mosaics inspired by microscopic algae using vibrant, high-quality tiles. The game combines strategic pattern-building with dynamic scoring based on judge preferences, offering a relaxing yet intellectually stimulating experience perfect for solo or group play.

## Description

Step into the microscopic world of Diatoms, a visually captivating and strategic board game from 25th Century Games. Inspired by the natural beauty of algae, players take turns placing tiles to collect colorful diatom pieces, then arrange them into stunning mosaics on their personal boards. Designed for 1 to 4 players, Diatoms offers a relaxing yet thoughtful experience, blending tile-placement mechanics with pattern recognition and spatial strategy. Each round challenges you to think creatively and plan ahead, as your final mosaic will be judged based on specific scoring criteria. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, Diatoms delivers a unique blend of art, science, and strategy. With its award-winning design and gorgeous components, it's a must-have for fans of puzzly games and artistic expression.

Review: Game of the Year (so far) - I love this game. Can be played solo also. Lots of ways to play. Never a dull moment
Review: Fun and Lovely Game - More strategy than expected. Lovely game. Pleasing to handle and look at your creations. Theme is educational.

## Features

- Create Stunning Algae Mosaics – Use colorful diatom tiles to craft intricate patterns inspired by microscopic algae in this unique tile-placement game.
- Award-Winning Strategy Game – Proud recipient of the Mensa Select award, recognized for its clever mechanics and engaging gameplay.
- 1 to 4 Players, Ages 8 and Up - Perfect for solo play or game nights with friends and family; enjoy a relaxing yet strategic experience.
- Puzzly, Pattern-Making Gameplay – Earn and place diatom tiles to build your mosaic while planning for end-game scoring based on judge preferences.
- Beautifully Illustrated Components – Features vibrant artwork and high-quality pieces that bring the microscopic world of algae to life.
- ORIGINS AWARD NOMINEE: Named a 2026 Origins Award Nominee for Best Light Strategy Game, Diatoms combines elegant mechanics with stunning visual design for a uniquely satisfying play experience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DSLX4JZQ |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #266,590 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,588 in Domino & Tile Games |
| Brand Name | 25th Century Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Not Applicable |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11) |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Learn about microscopic lifeforms, develop strategic thinking, planning, and pattern recognition skills |
| Genre | Creative |
| Included Components | Diatoms |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 9.5"L x 9.5"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 1.58 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | 25th Century Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 63000TFC |
| Material Type | Cardstock |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 96 |
| Model Number | 63000TFC |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Size | 9.5 x 9.5 x 0.1 inches |
| Theme | Fantasy |
| UPC | 850037822454 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game of the Year (so far)
*by T***D on July 1, 2025*

I love this game. Can be played solo also. Lots of ways to play. Never a dull moment

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and Lovely Game
*by K***G on July 6, 2025*

More strategy than expected. Lovely game. Pleasing to handle and look at your creations. Theme is educational.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful game with a surprisingly strategic premise
*by H***R on March 8, 2025*

A Beautiful Game with a Surprisingly Strategic Premise I play this game with my teenagers and my 11-year-old, and we all love it! The gameplay revolves around collecting different microscopic algae, represented by tiles in various shapes and colors. What makes this game truly engaging is the variety of scoring strategies. As soon as we finished our first game, we immediately wanted to play again to experiment with different approaches. The ability to create stunning mosaic patterns with the diatoms adds an artistic element that enhances the experience. One of my favorite details is how the pieces are stored in petri dishes—it’s such a clever and thematic touch! A picture alone wouldn't do this game justice, so I took a few short videos to capture how iridescent and visually striking the pieces are.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-08*