# Scientific Spelling Games The Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Makes Learning the Elements Fun By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemensus-periodic-table-spelling-game References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/05/24/elemensus-periodic-table-spelling-game/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/pp7t7y2) It's hard to think of a more fun way to learn about elements than with the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game. That's right, the folks over at ThinkGeek have managed to create a [board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) to help you [memorize the elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) that make up our world. The game works a lot like Scrabble in that you must [spell words using the tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-remake) you're given. However, unlike Scrabble, the tiles you're given correspond to elements, not just letters in the alphabet. The tiles also have an alternate side, referred to as dark matter. The dark matter side offers single letters as opposed to the multi-letter period table tiles. Players score points via the amount of atomic weight each word has. Using dark matter tiles negatively effects your score (they don't have atomic weights, after all). Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game sells for $39.99 and is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Learning:** Creating educational games that make learning fun and engaging through interactive elements like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game. - **Incorporation of STEM Education:** Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into educational tools like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game to promote scientific literacy. - **Personalized Learning:** Developing customized learning experiences through games like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game that adapt to an individual's learning style and pace. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The education industry can utilize gamified learning tools like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game to make science education more enjoyable and interactive. - **Toy and Game:** The toy and game industry can explore opportunities to develop educational games like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game that combine entertainment and learning. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can consider selling educational games like the Elemensus: Periodic Table Spelling Game to cater to the demand for fun and educational products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Spelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginning-word-builder.md) - [Vocabulary Challenge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worderly.md) - [Alien-Inspired Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-space-sudoku.md) - [Unique Investigative Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsolved-science.md) - [Daily Word Game Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-the-party-game.md) - [Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohms-quest.md) - [Collaborative Daily Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblewords.md) - [Gamified Spelling Bee Preparation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spelling-bee-preparation.md) - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md)