Neopets/Chemistry for Beginners

 Region: Haunted Woods Type: Puzzle Game Average Difficulty: 5.2 

Basic Gameplay
The object of Chemistry for Beginners is to get enough points to get to the next level by building molecules (combinations of elements) from the elements given to you. There are a limited number of elements available to use and only certain molecules can be made. Therefore, you must place each element strategically to get the most points per level. A chart on the side of each level will tell you what molecules can be made and how many points each will earn you. When you have the same or more points than are necessary to continue, you will move on to the next level. In the first level, there is only one available combination, but as you get to higher levels, more combinations and possibilities will become available, making the game steadily more complex.

Combinations
These are the possible element combinations that can be made in the game. A combination cannot be used until it is introduced. For instance, if you create a T-N-T-N-T combination before level 8, it will only count as a T-N-T combination. If you make two or more possible combinations on a single element placement, the higher scoring molecule will be synthesized. For instance, if you place a Neopium in a square with a an T-N on one side and an N on the other, the N-T-N molecule (2 pts) will be synthesized rather than the N-N molecule (1 pt).

**NOTE: if you make the combination -'-'- any time after level 7, you will instantly lose.

Scoring
During the game, you will have two different scores: a score for the level you are currently on and a cumulative total score for all levels you have played. A level ends as soon as your level score exceeds the predetermined level point quota. At this point, your current level score plus the number of remaining elements for that level is added to the cumulative score.

As of June 2011, when this guide was written, the neopoint payout is 5 NP per 6 game points, but this is subject to change.