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Perfect for those who love the base game and want more layers of strategy and deduction. The modular system is the highlight.
- Deep and rewarding deduction
- Smart modularity for all levels
- Increases game variability
- The Golem challenge is fantastic
- Very steep learning curve
- Requires the base game to play
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First, we have 'Startup Funding', which tweaks the early game by letting you customize your laboratory's initial resources for a stronger start. Then, 'Busy Days' injects dynamism into each round by varying the rewards and costs on the order spaces, ensuring no two rounds feel the same. For those already comfortable with the core logic, the 'Royal Encyclopedia' provides an entirely new venue to publish your research and gain prestige. And finally, the main event: 'The Golem Project'. This is where the real challenge lies. You'll need every bit of your deductive reasoning to uncover the secret formula for animating a creature made of clay and magic.
The beauty of this expansion is its modularity. If you're playing with beginners, you can stick to the first two modules. If your group consists of hardcore gamers who love brain-burning puzzles and heavy deduction, the Golem project is where the real excitement happens. Can you convince the king that you are the most brilliant alchemist in the realm, or will you just be mixing mud? The choice—and the logic—is in your hands.
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