Distilled
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 150 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Distilled puts you in charge of a struggling family distillery, racing to become the world's most celebrated master distiller. Purchase ingredients, invest in equipment, and manage the delicate process of distilling and aging spirits before bottling them for profit. With a tight economic engine and a satisfying push-your-luck aging mechanic, every batch is a gamble between patience and profit. It's a richly themed card game that rewards careful resource planning. Score the most spirit points by game's end to claim the title of Master Distiller.
Hobbli's Notes
We love how tactile Distilled feels: you can practically smell the oak barrels as you plan out each batch. The tension between bottling early for safe profit and aging longer for a bigger payoff keeps every round interesting. It does ask a fair commitment of table time, so it rewards players who enjoy sinking into an economic puzzle. A hidden gem for fans of ingredient-crafting games.
What we like
- Rich economic engine with satisfying resource conversion chains.
- Push-your-luck aging mechanic adds tension to an otherwise calculated game.
- Strong solo mode makes it accessible even without a full table.
- Thematic card art and flavor bring the distillery setting to life.
Keep in mind
- At around 150 minutes, it's a substantial time investment for a card game.
- Multiplayer downtime can be noticeable during other players' turns.
- The economic engine may feel dry to players who want more direct interaction.
Who it's for
Best for ages 14+ economic gamers who enjoy thematic resource-management with some risk; ideal for around 3 players in a 2-2.5 hour session.
