How to play Elementa

The basics

1. You start with Water, Fire, Earth and Wind.
2. Drag an element from your collection onto the board.
3. Drop one element on top of another to combine them.
4. If the combination exists, you discover a new element and it joins your collection.
5. Use your new discoveries to create more and more complex elements.

Your first combination

Fire+Water=Steam

Controls

• Click or drag moves an element from your collection onto the board.
• Drop on another combines the two elements.
• Double-click duplicates an element already on the board.
• Drag to the bin removes an element from the board.
• Clear board removes every element from the board at once.

Rarities

Every element has a rarity. The rarer it is, the more combinations it usually takes to get there.

• Commonthe first steps, like Steam, Mud and Dust.
• Rareelements that take a few combinations.
• Very Raremore elaborate discoveries from nature and civilization.
• Epicachievements that take plenty of exploring.
• Legendarygrand creations, such as mythical beings.
• Exoticthe rarest and hardest elements in the game.

Categories

Elements are organized into 15 categories. In the game, the categories button shows how much of each one you have discovered.

Tips to discover more

• Think about real-world logic: fire and water make steam, earth and water make mud.
• Combine an element with itself: it often creates a bigger or stronger version.
• When you get stuck, use the hint button to get a clue.
• Go back to older elements: every new discovery opens combinations with everything you already have.
• Check the element guide for the recipes and clues of each one.

Progress and account

• You can play without an account: your progress is saved in your browser.
• With an account, your progress is saved in the cloud and you can play on any device.
• Playing every day keeps your streak going, and special events bring exclusive elements.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elementa free?

Yes. The game is completely free.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Elementa runs right in your browser, on desktop or mobile.

How many elements are there?

There are 823 elements to discover today, and new ones arrive with updates and events.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The board and the collection adapt to small screens.

Which languages can I play in?

Portuguese, English and Spanish. Just switch it in the settings.