Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula*
Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula immerses players in the mystical world of alchemy, where they strive to emulate the legendary Hermes Trismegistus. Over the span of three rounds and through the strategic drafting of alchemical dice, players engage in the ancient art, transmuting base metals into gold, conducting experiments, and forging powerful artifacts to advance in mastery and achieve greatness.
Gameplay Overview
- Dice Drafting: Each round, players draft exactly three dice, which are the core mechanisms for action selection, influencing the materials and essences they can collect.
- Transmutation and Mastery: Utilize the dice to transmute materials, gain essences, and advance on four mastery tracks, representing your growing alchemical knowledge.
- Artifacts and Experiments: Invest in artifacts for their potent effects and conduct experiments to further your progress toward the ultimate goal of creating the Philosopher's Stone.
Special Features
- Custom Dice: The game features uniquely designed dice, representing alchemical materials that dictate the actions available to players.
- Dynamic Gameplay: The combination of dice drafting and the strategic use of materials and essences offers a richly strategic experience with multiple paths to victory.
- Solo Mode: Designed by Dávid Turczi and Nick Shaw, the game includes a challenging solo mode that pits players against the game mechanics themselves in pursuit of alchemical mastery.
Conclusion
Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula offers a deeply thematic and strategically complex board game experience set against the backdrop of alchemical lore. With its unique dice mechanism, intricate gameplay, and multiple strategies for victory, it challenges players to think critically and plan ahead. Whether competing against others or facing the solo mode challenge, Trismegistus stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the ancient art of alchemy, inviting players to step into the shoes of the adepts and pursue the ultimate formula of greatness.
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Hard to learn
We like Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 96 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2020" list 🇩🇪
- Position 98 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2021" list 🇩🇪