STOM Labs
A sandbox on the lab bench. Drag genome and coat parts onto the core to assemble an entirely fictional virus, then drag a containment vessel into the slot underneath and make sure it is actually strong enough to hold what you built. Four read-outs tell you how it is turning out. When it holds together, give it a name and file it in your specimen log.
Specimen log
- No specimens filed yet.
1. Build the core
Drag a genome part (RNA, DNA or a plasmid) from the bin onto the dashed ring around the core. Then add coat parts: spikes, a capsid shell, a lipid envelope, a tail fibre. Without a genome the specimen is inert, and without a coat it falls apart.
2. Contain it
Drag a vessel into the dashed slot at the bottom. A glass vial holds four parts, a sealed flask seven, a cryo canister eleven. Exceed the capacity and the read-out flips to breach risk until you size up or take parts off.
3. Read the bars
Virulence, spread, stability and containment all move as you build. Mixing four or more different part types earns a variety bonus. Stacking the same part over and over does much less than you would expect.
4. Name and file
Once the grade reads viable or weak, type a name and press File Specimen or hit Enter. Drag any attached part off the core to remove it, or use Clear Bench to start over. Randomise builds a valid specimen for you.
About STOM Labs
STOM Labs is a free browser sandbox game where you drag and drop parts on a lab bench to build an entirely fictional virus, seal it in a containment vessel strong enough to hold it, then name the specimen and file it in your log. It plays instantly in any web browser with no download and no account.
Everything in STOM Labs is invented for play. The parts, the numbers, and the grades are game mechanics with no relationship to real biology, and nothing in the game describes real pathogens. STOM Labs is one of the free online sandbox games from Team of Monkeys, built in HTML5 and Canvas.
How to play STOM Labs
- Build the core. Drag a genome part such as RNA, DNA, or a plasmid onto the core, then add coat parts like spikes, a capsid shell, or a lipid envelope.
- Contain it. Drag a vessel into the containment slot. A vial holds four parts, a flask seven, and a cryo canister eleven. Do not exceed the capacity.
- Read the bars. Watch the virulence, spread, stability, and containment read-outs. Mixing four or more different part types earns a variety bonus.
- Name and file. When the grade reads viable, type a name and file the specimen. Your specimen log is kept in your browser only.
STOM Labs frequently asked questions
Is STOM Labs free?
Yes. STOM Labs is a free browser sandbox game with no download, no account, and no data collection.
How do you play STOM Labs?
Drag genome and coat parts onto the core to build a fictional virus, drag a containment vessel that can hold all the parts into the slot, watch the four read-outs, then name the specimen and file it once it grades as viable.
Is STOM Labs based on real biology?
No. STOM Labs is entirely fictional. The parts, numbers, and grades are invented game mechanics with no relationship to real biology, and the game does not describe or teach anything about real pathogens.
What are the containment vessels in STOM Labs?
There are three: a glass vial that holds four parts, a sealed flask that holds seven, and a cryo canister that holds eleven. Exceeding a vessel's capacity flags a breach risk.
Do I need to download STOM Labs?
No. It runs in the browser using HTML5 and Canvas, and your specimen log is saved only in your browser. There is nothing to install.
A STOM Research game from Team of Monkeys. Everything here is invented for play. The parts, the numbers and the grades are fictional game mechanics with no relationship to real biology, and nothing in this game describes or teaches anything about real pathogens. Your specimen log is kept in this browser only and nothing is uploaded. More games are on the games page.