Apothebakery

The Culinary Alchemists

A game by Paolo Jones, Paolo Jones

1 - 4 Players 60 - 90 minutes Low

Auction: Sealed Bid, Contracts, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Events, Hand Management, Card Drafting, Turn Order: Auction

Economic, Fantasy, Medical

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In the world of Apothebakery: The Culinary Alchemists, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure as a culinary alchemist healer, sought after by adventurers in need of salvation. With the help of your trusted companions, you'll collect ingredients and resources from the wilderness to brew elixirs and bake cakes that heal and rejuvenate those on the brink of doom. As you navigate the game, you'll compete with other players to earn the most reputation by achieving objectives, healing adventurers, and casting powerful spells. Over the course of 60 to 90 minutes, 1 to 4 players will take turns navigating the three phases of each round: Foraging, Alchemy, and Healing. With easy-to-learn rules, you'll quickly become immersed in the game's economic, fantasy, and medical themes. As you accumulate reputation for each adventurer you heal and every bake you undertake, you'll be one step closer to claiming victory. With its unique blend of auction, contract, and dice-rolling mechanics, Apothebakery: The Culinary Alchemists offers a fun and engaging experience that will keep you coming back for more. As the latest release from game designer Paolo Jones in 2025, this base game is just the beginning, with expansions like Apothebakery: Arcane Adventures and Apothebakery: The Master Alchemist waiting to be explored.