
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,431
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Alarm!
- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion
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Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion is an expansion for Experiment released in 2010 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sander Vernyns and Tim De Rycke and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding.
E5 = Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion is a new Expansion for your game of Experiment and introduces some new game elements and gives the possibility to add more danger to the game. 3 super-wildcards are now available but they come with a price. Extra danger with an extra explosion and 2 broken bottles. The black pawn and evaporation rules will give an extra boost to 1-point tasks if you complete them at the right moment. Will you use the power to block your opponents or will you try to give yourself an advantage (and will your opponents allow this or will they try to block your advantage in return)? New exciting options and new tactical decisions for Experiment
Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion supports 3–6 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 Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion is 30 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 Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion for ages 8 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.
Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding. 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 Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion are: Sander Vernyns and Tim De Rycke. 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 Exchange Explosion Evaporation Experiment Expansion as an expansion for Experiment. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Experiment to use it. Check that your edition of Experiment is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.