Observed arrival · 2026-10-01

Depositional: a geology puzzle sim

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A forthcoming game turns changes in climate, sea level, and land into layers of rock for players to build and investigate.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-01 issue.

For: Players learning how geological layers form
Worth noticing: Rare cards must be played within three ages or disappear; examples include the 1700 Cascadia tsunami and the Burgess Shale.

Field notes

The page lays out a turn sequence in which Age Cards alter conditions across a basin, followed by a time-lapse of deposits. Its examples connect formations to specific places and events, including the Burgess Shale and the 1700 Cascadia tsunami. The site says the game is coming to Steam, the App Store, and Google Play, but does not show a playable build or release date.

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