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May 23, 2026

Dear Community,

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the Brain Architecture Game: Second Edition!

Here’s what’s new and improved:

  • Updated Content: Dive deeper into the experiences that shape brain development with new research and updated scientific insights.

  • Beautiful New Art: Enhance your play with a fresh, visually appealing design.

We’re confident you’ll love the new edition, now available for purchase as Do-It-Yourself (DIY).  If you’ve previously purchased the Brain Architecture Game and want the latest edition, we’re offering the Brain Architecture Game: Second Edition – DIY at 50% off for a limited time only ($54.50).

We are excited to announce that moving forward, the Brain Architecture Game: Second Edition will be hosted at More to Play.

The University of Southern California will no longer be selling the Brain Architecture Game.

You will still be able to access your existing link for the Brain Architecture Game: First Edition until January 31, 2027. After this date, the first edition will no longer be available or supported.

To receive future communications – including an announcement of when Ready-Made Kits are in stock for Brain Architecture Game: Second Edition, please sign up here

Thank you for being a part of the Brain Architecture Game community!

Sincerely,

The Brain Architecture Game Team

The Brain Architecture Game

A game about the powerful role of relationships on early brain development.

The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development – what promotes it, what derails it, with what consequences for society.

Since 2009, thousands of people in groups around the world have played the Brain Architecture Game, gaining a memorable, compelling perspective on the lifelong impact of early childhood experiences.

The game is a 75-90 minute experience optimized for groups of 4-6 people per table. It can be played in small workshops, conferences, and large events, with as few as 8, or as many as 300 participants.

The Science of Early Childhood & The Brain Architecture Game Video

Do-It-Yourself (DIY)

55$USD (PROMO)

per license

  • only 1 license needed for each game organizer
  • Digital download immediately after purchase (available to 200+ countries)
  • Unlimited players
  • Unlimited copies
  • Available in ENGLISH, PORTUGUESE, FRENCH, SPANISH
  • Cost of game materials not included*
  • FREE Game Rule Book, Life Journal & Instructional Video
  • *You will need to buy additional materials in sufficient quantities for the desired number of players (pipe cleaners, straws, weights, and dice). Most of these materials can be reused.
  • Never out of stock 🙂
  • 1-year Pass to the Remote Teams Edition (beta) available for every DIY license.

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Ready-Made Kits

109$USD

per 3-pack

  • No license required
  • Regular & expedited shipping available to US & Canada
  • Supports 12-18 players (3 groups)
  • Includes 3 sets of game supplies*
  • Available in ENGLISH only
  • Cost of shipping not included
  • FREE Game Rule Book, Life Journal & Instructional Video
  • *Most included materials can be reused many times.
    You may need to restock on pipe cleaners and straws.
  • Temporarily unavailable
  • 1-year Pass to the Remote Teams Edition (beta) available for every 3-pack purchase.

Now Available for Purchase!

Purchase an unlimited personal license for the DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) version of The Brain Architecture Game. Yours for $109.

DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) GUIDE

Instructions for everything you will need to put together a complete version of the game for a group of 4-6 people.

Order READY-MADE KITS

A professionally packaged game set with everything a group of 4-6 players needs to experience The Brain Architecture Game.

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Institutional Partners

The Brain Architecture Game’s intellectual property belongs to a not-for-profit partnership between:

Production and distribution of The Brain Architecture Game were generously sponsored by the Palix Foundation.