To start the game, first select the level of play from beginning (limited elements) up thru expert (103 elements). Then press press "Load Game". This page will be replaced by a new page containing a "Start/restart" button, a blank periodic table, a timer and cells which show hits and misses. Once you begin the game, atomic symbols will begin falling to the right of the periodic table. You must click on the appropriate spot on the table before the symbol reaches the bottom. If the click the right position, the symbol appears on the table. The game will continue until the periodic table has been filled.