A treat for those who love complex euros and the alchemy theme. The transmutation system is fascinating and rewarding.
- Very deep transmutation system
- High quality components
- Extremely solid solo mode
- Satisfying sense of progression
- Quite a steep learning curve
- Dense rules requiring focus
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game unfolds over three intense rounds. The core mechanic revolves around drafting customized dice, where each face represents alchemical materials. You'll need to choose your dice wisely, as they are the energy source for everything: collecting essences, refining materials, and progressing along four mastery tracks. The color of the die is crucial, as it dictates which types of transmutations you can perform.
But it's not just about rolling dice and hoping for the best. You must manage the potency of your dice to activate artifacts that optimize your actions and conduct experiments that elevate your knowledge. Additionally, you'll build a secret hand of publication cards, which hold valuable points for the endgame. The final score is a combination of everything: the value of your experiments, the completed formulas of your Philosopher's Stone, the accumulated gold, and your secret publications.
Prepare yourself for a heavy-weight game where strategy and optimization are key. If you enjoy 'euro' games with significant depth and love the feeling of building an efficient engine, this title is for you. And if you're on your own, no problem: the game features a robust solo mode, developed by solo design experts, ensuring that the quest for the supreme formula is challenging even without other players.
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In English
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Game in a Nutshell - Trismegistus (how to play)
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Trismegistus Tutorial & Playthrough - JonGetsGames
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Trismegistus - Tutorial and Playthrough video from Gaming Rules!
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Rules Speed Through with John LaRuffa - Trismegistus solo
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Pit Stop: Trismegistus
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How to play Trismegistus. Comprehensive and unscripted.
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