The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone
A game by Lowell Haynes
2 - 8 Players 120 minutes Low
No associated mechanics.
Deduction, Fantasy, Medieval, Puzzle
Description
The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone is a classic board game that's all about combining strategy with puzzle solving. Designed by Lowell Haynes and first published in 1986, this game has been challenging and entertaining players for decades. Easy to learn, the rules won't hold you back from diving into the medieval fantasy world, where you'll compete against up to 7 other players to solve brain teasers and unlock the secrets of the philosopher's stone. As you move around the board, you'll earn wisdom cards by answering questions from the Book of Challenges, which will in turn give you alphabetical clues to unscramble. The first player to correctly decipher the word wins the game, making it a thrilling competition that requires both deduction and puzzle-solving skills. With its unique blend of strategy and puzzle solving, The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone is a game that will keep you engaged for its entire 120-minute playtime.
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