Play a 19th-century alchemist transmuting elements and chasing the Philosopher's Stone across three dense rounds of experiments.
Who it's for
Euro-game players who enjoy dice-driven engine building and set collection wrapped in an unusual alchemical theme.
Not for you if…
You want a light, casual game — Trismegistus is a dense puzzle even in its more accessible new edition.
Vibe's take
Dense and puzzle-forward — every experiment is a small optimization problem, with dice results shaping what transmutations are even possible.
Trismegistus casts you as a 19th-century alchemist chasing forbidden knowledge and the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Across three rounds, you run experiments, transmute metals with mysterious artifacts, and publish research that outshines rival alchemists. A newly streamlined edition trims the complexity of the original without losing its dense, transmutation-heavy puzzle.
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Players
Duration
90–150 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.0 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
5.7/10
Rank #6,311
254 ratings
Published
2026