# PCR Quest – PCR Match Lab Game

> Educational matching game for learning PCR and molecular biology concepts. (iPhone/iPad app by Thermo Fisher Scientific.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcr-quest-pcr-match-lab-game/id1490311097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/407517076)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 498 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2019-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcr-quest-pcr-match-lab-game/id1490311097/reviews.md

## What is PCR Quest?

Test your PCR knowledge with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s lab game – PCR Quest – where you travel from lab to lab crushing the world’s toughest diseases. Perfect science game for adults. 

Plan your moves by matching 3 or more viruses and bacteria in a row to crush a disease. Use your lab supply boosters—dry ice, petri dishes and isolated DNA to overcome those extra elusive bugs. The more diseases you crush the higher your score. 

Matching Viruses and Bacteria:
When four viruses or bacteria of the same color form a match and the direction of the last swap is horizontal this special virus is created. When this new virus forms a match, it will crush all the blocks in that same row. Four viruses of the same color form a match in a vertical pattern a special vertical virus is created as well. And when that virus forms a match it will crush all the blocks in that same vertical column. 

If you match 5 viruses of the same color together a special crushing virus is formed that eliminates all other surrounding viruses. 

Chain Reactions:
Forming matching viruses or bacteria in an “L” or “T” shaped pattern created a chain reaction. This is identified by a multicolored object with the game. When this is swiped with any adjacent virus or bacteria a chain reaction is formed and eliminates those viruses.

Special Bacteria:
Tiles are not affected by gravity and cannot be moved or swapped to make a match. These include thermal blast, extraction and cycler.

PCR Powers: 
Are available from the controls station located at the bottom of the game screen.

DNA Strands:
Challenges take place where you are asked to collect DNA strands. These DNA strands are collected when they reach the bottom of the game board.

Lives:
You have a set number of lives to the play the game. You can gain more lives by earning more coins.

Coins:
Earn coins by completing lab goals and interacting with PCR educational content found throughout the game. 

Stars:
Earn stars by gaining as many points as possible at each lab you visit.

Learning about PCR and Molecular Biology:
Travel along the way, read up on PCR resources and helpful tips that can expand your PCR skills. Have fun, change the world and share your success with colleagues. Start your PCR Quest today!

## Key features

- Match 3+ viruses and bacteria
- Use lab supply boosters
- Create special viruses and chain reactions
- Collect DNA strands
- Earn coins and stars
- Access PCR educational content

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcr-quest-pcr-match-lab-game/id1490311097/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2022-01-23*

Great Game for the Nerd like me!
There is a bug that needs to be corrected on Level 1002.
Please correct!

### 5/5 — Hola

*2021-10-18, version 1.6*

Estoy muy agradecido por mi PCR quest juego aquí en Honduras

### 5/5 — Acceptable

*2021-10-18, version 1.6*

Yes

### 4/5 — Fun but a few “bugs” that need to be fixed

*2020-08-05*

Great way to spend time while standing in line or .... most of the time I can reboot the game when it eats my DNA strand and I still have 30 moves before the end, but when you get to lab 456 be prepared to stay forever as the objectives don’t match the number of targets. Hope it’s updated soon.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2019-12-28*

Awesome

### 5/5 — SO RAD

*2019-12-17*

This game was so freakin rad

### 5/5 — Loving it 🥰😘😍

*2019-12-07*

This game is so much fun to play. I have not experienced any problems quit yet. I play this game all the time!! I would like to say that I am very proud of the creators, editors and etc of this game, and I would like to thank them for coming up with such a great idea for game.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2019-12-07*

Love playing this game during incubations and I learn a ton about enzymology.

## Frequently asked questions about PCR Quest

### What is PCR Quest?

PCR Quest is a matching game designed to help users learn about PCR and molecular biology. Players match viruses and bacteria to crush diseases and progress through different labs.

### How do you play PCR Quest?

You play by matching three or more viruses and bacteria of the same color in a row. Special power-ups and boosters can be used to help clear the board and achieve higher scores.

### Can I play PCR Quest offline?

The provided data does not specify if PCR Quest can be played offline. However, many educational games of this nature offer offline playability.

### What are the special viruses in PCR Quest?

Special viruses are created by matching four or five viruses of the same color. These special viruses can clear entire rows, columns, or surrounding viruses when matched.

### How do I earn coins and stars in PCR Quest?

Coins are earned by completing lab goals and interacting with the educational content within the game. Stars are awarded based on your score at each lab.

### What age rating does PCR Quest have?

PCR Quest has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in learning.

### How often is PCR Quest updated?

The latest version of PCR Quest is 1.7, and it was last updated on January 21, 2022. Update frequency can vary, but this indicates it has received updates.

### Does PCR Quest have ads?

No, PCR Quest does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2022-01-21

Added new levels

### 1.6 — 2020-09-14

Added levels 501-1000 and fixed some minor issues throughout the game

### 1.5 — 2020-05-06

The app has been updated with in-game notification functionality and unlimited Lab levels.

### 1.3 — 2020-03-06

The app has been updated with push notification functionality.

### 1.0 — 2019-12-05

No release notes.

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