The Infection Game
Our amazing immune system protects us from pesky pathogens. Stop the fast-spreading virus using the power of the immune system!
The Infection Game is a free educational game developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Princeton University. Through engaging game play the app provides an interactive and fun learning experience about the immune system and viruses for ages 8+.
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Key features
Version 1.3.1 (release date: October 2023)
• That's right, we added vaccines! Power up your immune system with protein-based and mRNA vaccines.
• In the new tutorial, Denzel the Dendritic Cell shows first time players how to use the immune system to fight a fast spreading virus.
• Smaller tutorials explain the science of vaccines, antibodies, T cells, and cytokines.
• Three difficulty levels challenge you to put the different components of the immune system to good use!
Events
Join us at exciting events like the Cambridge Festival and the Big Biology Day in the Cambridge area! We love engaging with the community and sharing our passion for science.
Game Screens
For the best experience, we recommend playing the Infection Game on a tablet or in your laptop/desktop browser. This setup enhances your gameplay experience, allowing you to build the best defences against the virus.
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Developers
Dr Arwen Altenburg - University of Cambridge
Dr AJ te Velthuis - Princeton University
Dr Stephen Kyle - SKYLE games
A massive thank you to Dr Ingrida Olendraite for her assistance and to the University of Cambridge School of Biological Sciences and the British Society for Immunology for their financial support.