
- BGG rank
- BGG #109
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Aeon's End
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Chemical Overload: Entropy
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Chemical Overload: Entropy is an expansion for Chemical Overload released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Michael Crandall and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Entropy is the first full size expansion for the hit deckbuilder/tableau builder Chemical Overload. This expansion includes: 40 new potions ranging from level 2 through 6 All new level 7 potions 4 new toxin tracker boards 20 new toxin event cards 2 new side objective boards 6 new objective card sets New Hard mode for solo players Action tokens and more! Over 500 new cards to continue you alchemy journey in Chemical Overload! —description from the publisher
Chemical Overload: Entropy 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 Chemical Overload: Entropy is 45–75 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 Chemical Overload: Entropy for ages 13 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.
Chemical Overload: Entropy belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Chemical Overload: Entropy are: Michael Crandall. 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 Chemical Overload: Entropy as an expansion for Chemical Overload. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Chemical Overload to use it. Check that your edition of Chemical Overload is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.