- BGG rank
- BGG #8,644
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Incorporated
- 2–4 players
- 80–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,487
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Alchemistry
2017
Rules assistance for Alchemistry
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- 1–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 16+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Alchemistry
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Alchemistry is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Can Adatepe, Tayfun Turgut, and Melisa Turgut and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Alchemistry uses simple mechanisms that can be learned in under ten minutes to offer strategic depth involving resource optimization. Players collect different ingredients every turn and must decide whether to use, trade, or transmute these resources efficiently to collect the most victory points. Alchemistry is based on a medieval setting in which players compete in an alchemy fair to brew various potions by mixing different ingredients and combining formulas. The game uses a tile-placement mechanism to create different potion compositions and create player interaction. Players can also decide to transmute their resources into rare ingredients or to engage trading in gems to pursue points on various tracks. —description from the publisher
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- TCA Games
Questions and answers
Alchemistry supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alchemistry is 15–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alchemistry for ages 16 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alchemistry has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alchemistry belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alchemistry are: Can Adatepe, Tayfun Turgut, and Melisa Turgut. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alchemistry as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.