Potion Explosion*
Potion Explosion is a fun and engaging game for 2 to 4 players, created by Horrible Games and designed by Lorenzo Silva, Andrea Crespi, and Stefano Castelli. The game combines strategy and pattern recognition in a magical potion-brewing setting.
Gameplay Overview
- Potion Crafting Theme: Players take on the role of students in a potion class, aiming to brew the most valuable potions.
- Marble Dispenser Mechanism: Players take ingredient marbles from a dispenser, causing other marbles to fall and potentially explode.
- Color Matching and Collection: If marbles of the same color connect and explode, players can collect them to complete their potions.
- Potion Effects: Completed potions can be 'drunk' to activate special magical powers.
Special Features
- Combination of Skill and Luck: The game requires strategic thinking to choose the best marbles, along with a bit of luck in how they fall and explode.
- Student of the Year Goal: The aim is not just to be quick but to brew the most valuable potions to win the Student of the Year award.
- Engaging Visuals: The game features colorful marbles and potion bottles, making it visually appealing and easy to engage with.
Conclusion
Potion Explosion is perfect for players who enjoy a mix of strategy, pattern recognition, and a bit of luck. Its thematic approach to potion brewing adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it suitable for families and gamers looking for a light-hearted yet engaging experience. The game's easy-to-understand mechanics and visually appealing setup make it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 2.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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We like Potion Explosion so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 4 in The best games from Lorenzo Silva 🇮🇹👨
- Position 8 in The Best Games from Heidelberger Spieleverlag 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 8 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 22 in The best games released in 2015📆
- Position 23 in The best "Gioco dell'Anno🇮🇹" winners and nominees
- Position 2 in The best marble games
- Position 23 in The best puzzle board, card & dice games
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