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Journey to Neon
Rubber Stamps of the First Ten Elements designed by
Julie Newdoll and National Academy of Science Member
Professor Robert M. Stroud

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Rubber Stamps and Game of the first ten Elements - NEW!

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"Journey to Neon" TM now RELEASED at the BCCE, 21st Biennial Conference on Chemical Education! There are only 93 sets left of the sets of the first edition of 100 available, signed and numbered by the artist. Purchase below.

"Journey to Neon" is a series of chemistry board games, which feature rubber stamps based on the first ten elements. The fabulous game series is fun to play even for those who have no previous knowledge of chemistry. The rubber stamps and accompanying multi-level game may be enjoyed and appreciated on many levels from introductory, as early as eight years of age, up to college and beyond.

Electrons are represented by arrows, showing when they are in a pair or looking for a bond. S orbitals are in black, p in white and hybrids in a gradation between the two. Protons are shown, and other levels of detail, such as electronegativity, are indicated for some elements.

The game "Journey to Neon" Level One introduces the basics of an atom, isotopes, probability, etymology and history of the element names and more. Level Two begins to discuss how many bonds an atom makes and the blending of orbitals. Higher levels go into double and triple bonds and more of the "personality" of the various elements.

Proton coins, magnetic electron arrows, collectible cards, locked boxes, mysterious tins, gems and wooden Orbital Models make these games a tactile and visual wonder.

HOW CAN YOU GET THIS GAME? The first 100 sets of this game and the stamps are hand made collectible editions. Wooden handles for the stamps are made in our shop. These special editions are signed and numbered.

They can be played either in turns with a smaller number of people, up to five, or as a more competitive race to the finish with up to 10 teams of two, such as a classroom of twenty. All parts are sturdy. On the left are the Orbital Models of Levels Two and Three.

TO RESERVE YOUR SET and accessories email julie (at) brushwithscience (dot) com, phone (650) 591-7999

There are currently four levels in production:

Level One - Includes rubber stamps of the first ten elements that can only make single bonds. Board game walks players through building up an atom of one of the elements, including electrons, protons and neutrons. A game of chance determines which isotope they have. More advanced players can dive into Single Bond Pond, where simple single bond compounds are stamped out.

Level Two and Three - Includes orbital model toys and two board games for learning about orbitals and double bonds. Also includes stamps that can make double bonds for Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen and some stamps for making ionic bonds.

Level Four, or Human Elements - Includes stamps for bonding Sulfur and Phosphorus, and some additional stamps for making triple bonds. With this addition, amino acids, DNA and biomolecules can stamped out on paper.

Stamps range in size depending on relative sizes of the atoms to each other. The largest stamp is almost 6" in diameter (Lithium), while the smallest is about one inch across.

Pricing will be available August 1, 2010. Come and see it at the BCCE, 21st Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. First come first serve on reserving these first 100 sets before then.