Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.2 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula casts players as adepts of alchemy seeking to succeed the legendary Hermes Trismegistus himself. Over three rounds, players draft custom alchemical dice, using their potency to transmute materials, collect essences, purchase and activate artifacts, and progress along four mastery tracks. A secret hand of publication cards, completed formulas, and collected gold all combine at the end to determine the greatest alchemist. With a built-in solo mode, this is a dense, rewarding engine-builder for 1-4 players who love deep dice-drafting euros.
Hobbli's Notes
Trismegistus is a dense, rewarding dice-drafting engine that layers multiple mastery tracks into one satisfying whole. It's among the heavier designs from Tascini and Pierlorenzi, with real depth for players willing to learn its many interlocking systems: best suited to experienced euro gamers rather than a casual crowd.
What we like
- An innovative dice-drafting mechanic drives every decision.
- Deep, multi-track progression offers many paths to victory.
- A strong included solo mode adds solo replayability.
- High overall replayability from varied strategic approaches.
Keep in mind
- A steep learning curve for players new to heavy euros.
- The full 120-minute experience is a real time investment.
- Dense iconography can slow down newer players significantly.
Who it's for
Experienced heavy-euro gamers who enjoy dice-drafting engine builders; supports 1-4 players including a solo mode.
