
Potion Market
A board game by Masaki Suga (須賀 正樹)
2 - 4 Players 20 - 60 minutes Medium
Mancala, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types
Fantasy
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Description
Picture yourself as a bustling alchemist in a chaotic medieval bazaar, juggling vials, herbs, and a horde of quirky apprentices. In Potion Market, 2‑4 players race to brew the most lucrative concoctions while out‑smarting each other with a clever mix of Mancala‑style seed‑moving and classic worker placement. You’ll place different types of workers—each with its own special perk—on stalls, markets, and cauldrons, then shift the “seed” tokens to harvest ingredients and score sweet, sweet profit. The rules sit at a comfortable “normal” level, so seasoned gamers will slide right in, and the 20‑to‑60‑minute playtime means you can dive in for a quick duel or stretch out a longer session. Designed by Masaki Suga and released in 2022, this fantasy‑flavored romp delivers the thrill of market mayhem with just enough strategy to keep you coming back for another round of bubbling bargains.

