Aqua Mirabilis

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Description

In Aqua Mirabilis, you'll embark on a fascinating journey as a perfumer in the Age of Reason, vying to create the most exquisite and novel perfumes to impress the King and his Court. This game, designed by Alessia Luca and published in 2019, is perfect for 2 to 4 players looking for a challenging and engaging experience that will last around 90 to 120 minutes. As a perfumer, your goal is to transform flowers like orange, bergamot, and lavender into fragrant essential oils, fixatives, and solvents, and then mix them to complete perfume recipes that will dazzle the royal court. As you delve into the world of perfumery, you'll need to master various production methods, develop your knowledge, and learn new techniques by acquiring apprenticeship and city tiles that offer unique benefits. But it's not just about the art of perfumery - you'll also need to navigate the intricate social hierarchy of the nobility and curry favor with the King and his Court. This is where the game's mechanics of action points, area majority, and worker placement come into play, allowing you to strategically manage your resources and influence. By nurturing your social position and building relationships with powerful Ladies, you'll increase your chances of scoring prestige points when you present your perfumes to the King and the Court. In Aqua Mirabilis, the player who accumulates the most prestige points will emerge victorious, but be warned - the game's rules can be a bit complicated and may take some time to learn. However, the reward is well worth the effort, as you'll be immersed in a world of 18th-century perfumery, industry, and intrigue. With its unique blend of gameplay mechanics and historical setting, Aqua Mirabilis offers a captivating experience that will keep you enthralled for hours. So, if you're ready to indulge your senses and test your strategic skills, join the world of Aqua Mirabilis and become the most renowned perfumer of the Age of Reason.