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Board game · family, fantasy

Potion Explosion

Stefano Castelli, Lorenzo Silva, Andrea Crespi

2015 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 3 · 30⁠–⁠45 min · ages 8+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 3.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players: best
  • 4 players

Weight and time

Light: 1.7 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 30–45 minutes, for ages 8 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek7.1/1015,087 ratings
  • BGG rank460thamong all games

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How to play Potion Explosion

Potion Explosion has players take ingredient marbles from a dispenser, trigger chain reactions, and collect the combinations needed to brew potions. It feels like a light puzzle with occasional chances to disrupt an opponent, and it suits families or groups who want a quick, hands-on game; it plays 2 to 4 players in 30 to 45 minutes.

Mechanics

  • Pattern recognition
  • Set collection
  • Take that
  • Variable set-up

Credits Potion Explosion

  • DesignStefano Castelli
  • DesignLorenzo Silva
  • DesignAndrea Crespi
  • ArtGiulia Ghigini
  • Publisher999 Games

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Game details Potion Explosion

Year published
2015
Players
2–4, best with 3
Playing time
30–45 minutes
Age
ages 8+
Weight
1.7 out of 5
Designer
Stefano Castelli, Lorenzo Silva, Andrea Crespi
Publisher
999 Games

Frequently asked questions Potion Explosion

How many players is Potion Explosion for?

For 2 to 4 players. It plays best with 3.

How long does a game take?

30 to 45 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 8 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku