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What this is
In Potion Explosion, players collect and combine ingredients to mix potions and try to become Student of The Year. Players complete their potions using the marbles they collect, and drink them to unleash their magical power. It is designed for 2–4 players.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 30–60 minutes
- Minimum age
- 8 and up
- Designers
- Andrea Crespi, Stefano Castelli (game designer), Lorenzo Silva, Stefano Castelli
- Artist
- Giulia Ghigini
- Publisher
- Edge Entertainment
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Potion Explosion
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 3.
- 2p6.940 ratings
- 3p7.340 ratings
- 4p6.940 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.2/10
- Ease of teach5.1/10
- Gateway friendliness5.6/10
- Component quality5.9/10
- Table presence5.7/10
- Travel friendliness5.7/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.4SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.3FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.1Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.4LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate3.2SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyNone1.5No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.8Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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