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2015BGG rank #594

Potion Explosion

by Stefano Castelli, Andrea Crespi, Lorenzo Silva · Horrible Guild

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Players2–4
Time30–45m
ComplexityLight
Age8+

About the game

What is Potion Explosion?

Potion Explosion is a game for 2 to 4 players by Horrible Games. It was designed by Lorenzo Silva, Andrea Crespi and Stefano Castelli. Dear students, it's time for the final exams of the Potions class! The rules are always the same: Take an ingredient marble from the dispenser and watch the others fall. If you connect marbles of the same color, they explode and you can take them, too! Complete your potions using the marbles you collect, and drink them to unleash their magical power. Remember, though, that to win the Student of the Year award, being quick won't be enough: you'll also need to brew the most valuable potions in Potion Explosion!

How it plays

Mechanics

ContractsOpen DraftingPattern RecognitionPhysical RemovalSet CollectionTake ThatVariable Set-up

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Categories

FantasyPuzzle

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