In this project, we had to design and create a board game with chemical reactions. My group made a game with the theme of Toy Story. We combined our board game with another group because their theme was Andy's Toy Box and our board resembled Zurg and Sid's room. The end goal was to make it through and out of Sid's room, up to Andy's room and toy box, while doing chemical reactions along the way. If the player landed on a reaction square (also known as a star square), a card would guide them through the reaction. In these documents below, you can see our rules and guidelines for our game.
This is what our project looks like:
Content
Ion:
It is an atom that has lost or gained electrons (does not have a neutral charge).
Cation:
It is a positively charged ion.
Anion:
It is a negatively charged ion.
Compound:
It is a substance formed when multiple chemical elements are chemically bonded together.
Chemical reaction:
It is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another, creates a new substance.
Physical reaction:
It is a process that affects the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition, no new substances are created.
Reactants:
They are the things that interact with each other during a reaction and undergo a change.
Products:
They are the compounds or elements that are the result of a reaction.
Single Replacement reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction where a cation reacts with a compound and takes the place of the cation in that compound.
Double Replacement reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products.
Decomposition reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into smaller parts.
Synthesis reaction:
It is a type of reaction where multiple reactants combine and form a single product.
Combustion reaction:
It is a type of reaction when oxygen reacts with a "fuel" to create carbon dioxide and water.
MSDS:
It is the material safety data sheet that outlines safety for chemicals.
It is an atom that has lost or gained electrons (does not have a neutral charge).
Cation:
It is a positively charged ion.
Anion:
It is a negatively charged ion.
Compound:
It is a substance formed when multiple chemical elements are chemically bonded together.
Chemical reaction:
It is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another, creates a new substance.
Physical reaction:
It is a process that affects the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition, no new substances are created.
Reactants:
They are the things that interact with each other during a reaction and undergo a change.
Products:
They are the compounds or elements that are the result of a reaction.
Single Replacement reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction where a cation reacts with a compound and takes the place of the cation in that compound.
Double Replacement reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products.
Decomposition reaction:
It is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into smaller parts.
Synthesis reaction:
It is a type of reaction where multiple reactants combine and form a single product.
Combustion reaction:
It is a type of reaction when oxygen reacts with a "fuel" to create carbon dioxide and water.
MSDS:
It is the material safety data sheet that outlines safety for chemicals.
Story Line of Game (spoiler alert to the movie)
The idea of this game was based off the first Toy Story movie (1995). It starts when they are trapped inside Sid's room after he comes home from Pizza Planet. In movie Buzz and Woody have to try to unlock his door to get out, then they have to make it past Sid's dog, Buzz attempts to fly out the window which results him to breaking his arm, while Buzz is in despair at a tea party Woody was trying to catch monkey chains and Christmas lights from the toys in Andy's room. Players face the same predicaments in our board game. Below are the cards used for game play.
Set Up and Rules of the Game
Set Up
1. Place the end of Sid’s board adjacent to the beginning of Andy’s Board
A. Sid’s board ends on the green star at the end of the board
B. Andy’s Board begins on the first square farthest away from the treasure chest
2. The erlenmeyer flask, with the balloon should be placed on the Second Green Star with the Baking Soda and Vinegar, ready for use on the side of the board.
3. The electrical circuit should be placed away from the board. The section with the alligator clips attached to the Aluminum should be on the board with the First Green Star.
A. Sid’s board ends on the green star at the end of the board
B. Andy’s Board begins on the first square farthest away from the treasure chest
2. The erlenmeyer flask, with the balloon should be placed on the Second Green Star with the Baking Soda and Vinegar, ready for use on the side of the board.
3. The electrical circuit should be placed away from the board. The section with the alligator clips attached to the Aluminum should be on the board with the First Green Star.
Rules
1. From the “Start” square on Sid’s board (lower), roll a six-sided die to determine the order of play. Higher the number, higher the priority.
2. Pick a card, and follow it’s instructions
3. When you land on a blue “Star Square” (reaction square), follow the chemical reaction’s procedure. Make sure to only use a drop of each chemical, pacing one drop on top of the other.
A. Colors: Purple Star Squares (Double Displacement)
i. Mix within the same square
B. LED: First Green Star Square (Single Displacement)
ii. Pour the blue liquid into the container with the Aluminum strip
1. The player that activates the LED square:
a. Gains an additional step forward, in addition to current step amount
C. Gas: Second Star Square
i. Put the Baking Soda into the balloon
ii. Pour the Vinegar into the erlenmeyer flask
iii. Seal the flask with the bottom of the balloon
iv. Flip the balloon to mix the Baking Soda and Vinegar
2. Pick a card, and follow it’s instructions
3. When you land on a blue “Star Square” (reaction square), follow the chemical reaction’s procedure. Make sure to only use a drop of each chemical, pacing one drop on top of the other.
A. Colors: Purple Star Squares (Double Displacement)
i. Mix within the same square
B. LED: First Green Star Square (Single Displacement)
ii. Pour the blue liquid into the container with the Aluminum strip
1. The player that activates the LED square:
a. Gains an additional step forward, in addition to current step amount
C. Gas: Second Star Square
i. Put the Baking Soda into the balloon
ii. Pour the Vinegar into the erlenmeyer flask
iii. Seal the flask with the bottom of the balloon
iv. Flip the balloon to mix the Baking Soda and Vinegar
Equations
1. Colors (Double Displacement)
A. K2CrO4 (aq) + BaCl2 (aq) BaCrO4 (s) + 2 KCl (aq)
B. One mole Potassium Chromate reacts with one mole of Barium Chloride to produce one mole of Barium Chromate and 2 moles of Potassium Chloride.
i. Black
C. Na2CO3 (aq) + BaCl2 (aq) BaCO3 (s) +2 NaCl (aq)
D. One mole of Sodium Carbonate reacts with one mole of Barium Chloride to produce one mole of Barium Carbonate and two moles Sodium Chloride.
ii. Purple
E. 3 K2CrO4 (aq) + 2 FeCl3 (aq) Fe2(CrO4)3 (s) + 6 KCl (aq)
F. Three moles of Potassium Chromate reacts with 2 moles of Iron (III) Chloride to produce one mole of Iron (III) Chromate and six moles of Potassium Chloride.
iii. Brown
2. LED Lighting (Single Displacement)
A. 2 Al(s) + 3 CuCl2 (aq) 3 Cu (s) +2 AlCl3
B. Two moles of Aluminum reacts with three moles of Copper (II) Chloride to produce three moles of Copper and two moles of Aluminum (III) Chloride.
3. Production of a Gas
A. NaHCO3 (s)+ HC2H3O2 (aq) CO2 (g)+ H2O (l) + NaC2H3O2 (aq)
B. One mole of Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) reacts with one mole of Acetic Acid (Vinegar) to produce one mole of Carbon Dioxide, one mole of Water, and one mole of Sodium Acetate.
A. K2CrO4 (aq) + BaCl2 (aq) BaCrO4 (s) + 2 KCl (aq)
B. One mole Potassium Chromate reacts with one mole of Barium Chloride to produce one mole of Barium Chromate and 2 moles of Potassium Chloride.
i. Black
C. Na2CO3 (aq) + BaCl2 (aq) BaCO3 (s) +2 NaCl (aq)
D. One mole of Sodium Carbonate reacts with one mole of Barium Chloride to produce one mole of Barium Carbonate and two moles Sodium Chloride.
ii. Purple
E. 3 K2CrO4 (aq) + 2 FeCl3 (aq) Fe2(CrO4)3 (s) + 6 KCl (aq)
F. Three moles of Potassium Chromate reacts with 2 moles of Iron (III) Chloride to produce one mole of Iron (III) Chromate and six moles of Potassium Chloride.
iii. Brown
2. LED Lighting (Single Displacement)
A. 2 Al(s) + 3 CuCl2 (aq) 3 Cu (s) +2 AlCl3
B. Two moles of Aluminum reacts with three moles of Copper (II) Chloride to produce three moles of Copper and two moles of Aluminum (III) Chloride.
3. Production of a Gas
A. NaHCO3 (s)+ HC2H3O2 (aq) CO2 (g)+ H2O (l) + NaC2H3O2 (aq)
B. One mole of Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) reacts with one mole of Acetic Acid (Vinegar) to produce one mole of Carbon Dioxide, one mole of Water, and one mole of Sodium Acetate.
Build Log
11/9 - discussed board layout, drew path
11/12 - painted background, finished drawing path
11/14 - painted path, fixed background paint
11/15 - finished touching up paint on board, decided theme, merged with Andy’s Coming group
11/26 - outlined squares, discussed game play between both groups
11/29 - started rules, discussed chemical reactions, decided layout of the two boards
11/30 - finalized rules, put legs on board
11/12 - painted background, finished drawing path
11/14 - painted path, fixed background paint
11/15 - finished touching up paint on board, decided theme, merged with Andy’s Coming group
11/26 - outlined squares, discussed game play between both groups
11/29 - started rules, discussed chemical reactions, decided layout of the two boards
11/30 - finalized rules, put legs on board
Detailed, but stylish game play and safety to match the theme of our game
Reflection
Some peaks in this project was that I was able to lead my group. I was able to lead my group by making sure that everyone had an equal part in the project. We were able to make sure we were on task by having mini deadlines to complete certain tasks. I was a good leader because I tried to evenly distribute the work out and most of the time my group members came to me for advice on the project. Which meant that they respected my ideas. Another peak was that I learned a lot of valuable information from this project that I will remember because I was able to explain it to my group members, meaning I was able to fully understand the material.
Some pits in this project was that it was hard to work with eight people even though everyone was on task. Towards the end of the project there was not enough for everyone to do something, so some times people would have to take a step back and just support the group without doing any work. Another pit was tat it was hard to stay organized. Since there was so many of us organization was difficult because we had to keep checking in on one another to make sure we knew what we were supposed to be doing and where parts of our project were at a given time.
Some pits in this project was that it was hard to work with eight people even though everyone was on task. Towards the end of the project there was not enough for everyone to do something, so some times people would have to take a step back and just support the group without doing any work. Another pit was tat it was hard to stay organized. Since there was so many of us organization was difficult because we had to keep checking in on one another to make sure we knew what we were supposed to be doing and where parts of our project were at a given time.