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Apotheca (2016)

1–4 players · 30 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
1–4
Play time
30 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 13+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Apotheca

Players craft potions in a secret marketplace. Hide ingredients to deceive opponents, and use magical powers to mix concoctions. But beware - your opponents are brewing schemes of their own! Apotheca is played on a 4x4 grid. Players gain points by making matches of three potions of the same color in a row. The first player to make three matches wins. It's easily learned, but the combination of asymmetric powers and secret facedown potions make the game a delicious challenge.

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Abstract StrategyBluffingDeductionPuzzle

Mechanics: Action Points, Grid Movement, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Andrew Federspiel

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P

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Apotheca FAQ

How many players is Apotheca?
Apotheca plays with 1–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Apotheca take to play?
A game of Apotheca takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Apotheca any good?
Apotheca rates 6.7/10 from 1,036 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / bluffing game built around action points, grid movement, team-based game.