A closeup of the player reference on collecting diatoms which shows that the size of the fractional color groups in your sample determine what Diatoms you collect: 1/6 yields the single-point circle, 2/6 gives the 2-ended oval, 3/6 gives you the 3-cornered triangle, 4/6 the 4-cornered square, and 5/6 yields the 5-pointed star.

A view of the various components of Diatoms laid out as in play. The lens tool is focused on a sample point that is 2/6 purple, 2/6 green, 1/6 red, and 1/6 open water, yielding a purple oval diatom, a green oval diatom, and a red circle diatom.

Between the beautiful algae tiles and the victorian vibes, #DiatomsTheGame doesn't feel like it's about math. But the visualization of fractions is a core element embedded in the game.

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