The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone
Published 1986
A unique game that combines strategy with puzzle solving. Players or teams move their pawn around the board trying to gain two wisdom cards for each of the four territories. Wisdom cards are earned by correctly answering brain teaser questions from the Book of Challenges. Wisdom cards, in turn, allow a player to obtain an alphabetical clue for that territory. The four alphabetical clues, correctly unscrambled, form a word related to the medieval theme of the game. The first player to correctly decipher the word wins the game. The board also contains areas to help the players move around the board and/or interfere with the progress of their opponents.
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- Players
- 2-8 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 2.33/5
- Year
- 1986
- BGG Rating
- 5.45
- BGG Rank
- #26978
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone supports 2 to 8 players.
A typical game of The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone takes about 120 minutes.
The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone has a rating of 5.45/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 165 ratings. It is ranked #26978 overall.
The Quest of the Philosopher's Stone was designed by Lowell Haynes. It was published in 1986.