Bandicoot12's latest game project!

The entertainment and education industries have been working together for years to create new and interesting products that deliver information in engaging ways, particularly in game development. This has given rise to the edutainment or serious games genre. Truly, there could be no greater media for immersive learning than video games. Unfortunately, far too many have put too great an emphasis on only learning, and the games become nothing but loud, animated point & click adventures. Bandicoot12 Studios seeks to change this method by introducing the concept of incidental learning. That is, knowledge is the by-product of playing, with fun being the primary goal. This way learning no longer seems like a burden and students become eager to learn. Knowledge is gained incidentally through the simple act of playing the game.

Enter Elemental: The Fusion of Fun and Fact, the first fully interactive game to bring the daunting task of mastering the periodic table down to earth in an easy to play fashion that can adapt to the knowledge and skill level of all ages!


Elemental expands on classic, addictive puzzle gameplay by replacing arbitrary gems and stones with the elements of the periodic table and random colors are given meaning with the nine families of the periodic elements. Players learn characteristics of the various families through gameplay traits, such as the self-destructive nature of the rare earth/radioactive elements, and begin to associate atomic symbols with the appropriate name, family, and atomic mass. Advanced players can test their knowledge on the various Hardtype modes, which require far more demanding memorization of elemental facts.

But even though Elemental focuses on the fun, that doesn't mean learning is lost. The game includes a customizable tutorial mode that lets players explore the periodic table and learn the basic facets of chemistry in the simplest way possible, via a specially created layman's introduction co-developed by chemistry and physics professor Dr. David Sopjes.

Elemental is currently in an early beta phase, with animations and graphics yet to be finalized. Additional game modes are being considered, included a more sophisticated and interactive tutorial mode. A trial version should be available online once some of the finishing touches are added and a few glitches sorted out. Early trials have been a big success, with playtesters becoming addicted to the gameplay and beginning to memorize facts after extended play.

Bandicoot12 Studios is excited about the prospects of this game and hope it can become a fun learning tool in the future. Bandicoot12 has always been about games for gamers, so it is our mission with Elemental to ensure that the playing experience remains intact and innovative. Check back soon for further updates!