Alchemist Library

The day has come! As an Apprentice in the ancient art of Alchemy, you will race to prove your skill by being the first to complete creations from the books of the Master’s library. Each creation requires the combination of four different components, as well as the correct placement on the arcane circle. Think fast, outmaneuver your friends, and use your abilities to become the next Master Alchemist!

Alchemist Library is a fast-paced game for two to four people which can be played with in 20 to 30 minutes. Each turn the players will play a card from their hand, either adding a Component to the board, or using an ability. However, one player holds the Master Talisman, an artifact which gives them more powerful versions of each ability, which they can then use to their advantage, whether it is their turn or not. Once the Talisman is used, it is passed to the next player, so use it wisely!

The game is all about set collecting, but with a twist, and while each player is trying to get the correct position matching one of the books in hand. As the board fills up, matching elements or materials can be stacked on top of one another, to change the layout in your favor, or slow down your opponents. Every player can also score at any time, so pay close attention to the board, as your friends may give you exactly what you need. Be the first Apprentice to complete 3 books to win the game!

—description from the designer