Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist

From the Devs

First released in 2005 by game designer Sergey Machin, Potion Making Practice quickly became a standout title. The board game received multiple awards, was featured in Russian game design textbooks, and sold over 300,000 copies—earning its place as a true classic.

Now, you can compete for the title of master alchemist on PC. No more manual calculations, no setup required—and distance is no longer a barrier. Play with friends from anywhere in the world.

LORE

At the dawn of time, the Great Alchemist used the power of the Philosopher’s Stone to create the Primordial Tree. It transformed the void into a magical world filled with life. Travelers from distant realms came to study at the School of Magic and the Library of Five Worlds.

But that was long ago.

Everything changed when the brilliant master Alexander Fulcanelli cast a forbidden spell upon the essence of emptiness. The balance was broken, and the magical world began to fade. 

With its last strength, the Primordial Tree preserved what remained and now calls upon skilled alchemists to fix the mistake. Answer the call, journey through three Places of Power, and overcome the destructive spell.

PATH OF THE ALCHEMIST

Cast spells and brew potions to reach the Places of Power before your opponents and claim victory. Every completed recipe is a chance to pull ahead.

Spell
Use spells and harness the power of magical talismans.
Gain extra actions, acquire ingredients, or even create ready-made potions.

Craft
Choose a potion to craft, combine elements from your ingredient pool, or take what you need from your opponents.
The more complex the recipe, the greater the reward.

Movement
Every potion you brew brings you closer to victory.
Earn movement tokens and advance across the board. Don’t overlook talisman spaces—they can completely shift the game.

Refill
Draw new cards and prepare for your next turn.
Recipes from different decks vary in complexity—and in reward.

EXPLORE THE WORLD

Play across a variety of unique boards. With a single click, you can move the action from an ancient library to dense jungles—or into a frozen kingdom of ice and snow.

Available maps:

• Library of Five Worlds

• Floating Islands

• The Great Forest

• Snow Kingdom

• Valley of Creation

Each world introduces its own challenges—thick overgrowth, icy terrain, or even magical anomalies. The more dangerous the map, the more dynamic the game.

ONLINE & OFFLINE PLAY

Play your way—solo or with others.
All modes are available with AI opponents, so you can jump into the game anytime, even without a full group.

Local Multiplayer
Play with friends on the same screen.

Online Multiplayer
Compete with players from around the world.

AI Matches
A computer opponent is always ready for a match.

DLC

The world of Potion Making Practice will continue to expand. Planned content includes:

[DLC] Story Campaign
Face Fulcanelli and restore balance as you progress through a narrative set in the ruined world of the Primordial Tree.

[DLC] School of Magic
A classic score-based mode where alchemists compete for efficiency. The player with the most points wins.

[DLC] Heroes & Villains
Choose a character with unique abilities and build your strategy around them.
Will you become a dark warlock—or an archmage?