Thaliana: Quest for Gene X!

‘Thaliana: Quest for Gene X’ is our first of its kind serious game offering. It allows children to explore the world of plant science research within the magic circle of the game.

The player goes on a hands-on journey of setting up and performing experiments like leaf-lineup, PCR and electrophoresis as a part of the quest.

The player learns about complex concepts associated with plant science through play. The entire game experience is designed based on inputs from actual plant scientists.

A preview video of the game-play is available here. Based on feedback and interest from trials, we are currently making further updates to the game. When the game is open for public access again, a link will be provided below.

Classroom Resources

AMAiZING Maize Kit

A five-week kit for upper primary and early secondary pupils exploring plant responses to climate change and molecular biology through hands-on experiments.

AMAiZING Maize Kit

Leaf-Zoom Kit

A four-week kit for Primary 4/5 pupils exploring how plants breathe, grow, absorb nutrients, and respond to their environment through interactive activities and small-group worksheets.

Leaf-Zoom Kit

‘Thaliana: Quest for Gene X’

This unique game lets children explore real plant science through play, using hands-on experiments like leaf-lineup, PCR, and electrophoresis, designed to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.

‘Thaliana: Quest for Gene X’

Free Classroom & Play Resources

AMAiZING Maize
Glossary

The AMAiZING Maize Glossary provides children aged 8+ with clear explanations of key plant science terms used in the kit.

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Leaf Zoom
Glossary

The Leaf-Zoom Glossary provides children aged 6+ with clear explanations of key plant science terms used in the Leaf-Zoom kit.

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StomaToy
Activity Book

The StomaToy Activity Book is full of learning and fun activities. You get to become a plant scientist and do real data analysis!

StomaToy Activity Book

StomaToy
video

Introduces children aged 3+ to how stomata help plants grow and defend themselves, using an interactive demos of plant defence signalling.

StomaToy video