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Description
Game Description: “Three Goblets” is a strategic board game for 2-4 players, designed for ages 10 and above. In this game, players take on the role of medieval alchemists, competing to create the most valuable elixirs by collecting and combining ingredients. The game requires a combination of strategic planning, resource management, and a pinch of luck.
How to Play:
- Each player chooses an alchemist token and places it on the starting space on the board.
- Each player receives a set of three Goblets, which will be used to store their ingredients and elixirs.
- On each turn, players draw a number of Ingredient cards, which feature various herbs, minerals, and other materials.
- Players can choose to collect and store the ingredients in their Goblets, or use them to create elixirs by combining the correct ingredients.
- Elixirs are created by solving puzzles and riddles, which are revealed on the Elixir cards.
- Players can also use special abilities and items, such as the “Transmutation” card, to alter the ingredients or elixirs in their Goblets.
- The game ends when one player has created three elixirs of a specific value (determined by the player’s chosen goal). The player with the most valuable elixirs wins the game.
Full Details:
Components:
- Game board featuring a medieval town with various locations and spaces
- 4 Alchemist tokens and corresponding player boards
- 100 Ingredient cards featuring various herbs, minerals, and other materials
- 20 Elixir cards featuring puzzles and riddles to solve
- 10 Special ability cards, such as the “Transmutation” card
- 4 sets of 3 Goblets, used to store ingredients and elixirs
- Goal cards, used to determine the value of the elixirs needed to win the game
- Scorepad and pen
Setup:
- Place the game board in the middle of the playing area.
- Shuffle the Ingredient cards and deal 3-5 cards to each player, depending on the number of players.
- Each player chooses an Alchemist token and places it on the starting space on the board.
- Shuffle the Elixir cards and place them face down on designated spaces on the board.
- Determine the goal for the game by drawing a Goal card and placing it on the board.
Gameplay:
- On each turn, the player draws a number of Ingredient cards, determined by the number of players.
- The player can choose to collect and store the ingredients in their Goblets, or use them to create elixirs by combining the correct ingredients.
- To create an elixir, the player must solve the puzzle or riddle on the Elixir card. The player can use the ingredients in their Goblets to help solve the puzzle.
- If the player successfully creates an elixir, they can place it in one of their Goblets.
- Players can also use special abilities and items, such as the “Transmutation” card, to alter the ingredients or elixirs in their Goblets.
- The game ends when one player has created three elixirs of a specific value (determined by the player’s chosen goal). The player with the most valuable elixirs wins the game.
Tips and Strategies:
- Focus on collecting a diverse range of ingredients to increase your chances of creating valuable elixirs.
- Use your special abilities and items wisely to alter the ingredients or elixirs in your Goblets.
- Pay attention to the goals and the elixirs needed to achieve them. Focus on creating elixirs that will help you reach your goal.
- Manage your resources carefully, as you will need to balance the ingredients you collect with the space available in your Goblets.
I hope this information helps you understand how to play “Three Goblets”! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.