Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist

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• Announcements·30 Sept 2026Official

  The Multiplayer Demo Is Out Now!

  More than a year ago, development began with a half-joking question: “What if we brought the original Potion-making tabletop game to PC?” What followed were countless prototypes, playtests, sleepless nights, and a whole lot of hard work...Today, we're finally ready to share the result with you. For the first time, you can play Potion-making: Path of the Alchemist online! Invite your friends or join a match with other players, and brew potions together!What’s in the demo:A tutorial mission to help you quickly get the hang of the rulesSolo matches against AIOnline multiplayerThe demo takes you to the Library of Five Worlds, the heart of the magical world and a former school for alchemists. Once, it was a gathering place for adepts who had discovered the secret of creating the Philosopher’s Stone. But now the school stands empty, and the fate of its students remains a mystery. Explore the Library, experiment with potion recipes, and find your own path to victory.Releasing the demo is a big milestone for us, but it’s far from the finish line. The full version is coming to Steam on November 10, featuring all five maps for bot and online play.If you run into bugs, balance issues, or any other technical problems, please let us know in the Steam Discussions or on our Discord. We read every comment and review and use your feedback to make the next version even better and more enjoyable to play.Add the game to your wishlist!See you at the table!
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• Community & Events·28 Sept 2026Official

  Calling All Alchemists: Join Our First Tournament!

  Hello alchemists!We are getting ready to release the full version of Alchemy: The Alchemist's Path — and to celebrate, we're inviting you to take part in the very first tournament for the digital version of the game!The tournament is open to 16 participants, selected on a first-come, first-served basis for those who fill out the registration form first. Didn’t make it this time? No worries! We’ll keep all submitted forms and take them into account when organizing future tournaments.📅 When: October 10, 12:00 UTC 💻 Format: Online✅ What you need: A Steam account and the demo version installedHow the Tournament WorksWe’ll be playing using a Swiss-style format, with 4 alchemists at each table. Every participant will play 3 games, changing tables between rounds according to the seating arrangements we’ll post in the tournament chat.The winner will be determined based on the results of all 3 games. The most cunning and calculating alchemist will claim the grand prize — a free key for the full version of Alchemy: The Alchemist's Path, available on release day!Fill out the registration form, invite your friends to join the fun, and we’ll see you at the gaming table!Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCEe00YLsQPvEUarl3O11zauy94IOOnLZeCn2SWst4GZOBBw/viewform?usp=dialogGood luck, alchemists!
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• Patch Notes·25 Aug 2026Official

  Playtest Build Update - Reworked Tutorial, Sounds and Camera!

  Hello from the Oduvan Games team! We’ve prepared a major update and are excited to share it with you.We’ve focused on making your first steps into the game smoother, clearer, and more enjoyable. All of these changes are already available in the new build. So let’s take a closer look!What’s changed?Completely revamped tutorialThe tutorial is now a separate mission that takes you from the beginning of a match all the way to your first Place of Power. Along the way, you’ll learn all the core mechanics step by step.For example, the old tutorial didn’t explicitly explain that all ingredients and potions on the table are shared, meaning other players can use them in their own recipes. Now we make that clear right away! And whenever you need a refresher, you can always replay the tutorial.Improved audioPhase changes, brewing potions, adding ingredients to recipes, and many other actions now have their own unique sounds. So if an opponent decides to snatch your potion during their turn, you’ll definitely hear it.Added 16:10 aspect ratio and touchscreen supportThe game now displays correctly on monitors and laptops with a 16:10 aspect ratio, as well as on Steam Deck. On touchscreen devices, you can play by tapping the elements on the screen.Completely revamped cameraYou can now see the entire game board and table at once. Zooming in and out feels much smoother.Added an encyclopediaThe game now includes an encyclopedia with explanations of all the terms, rules, and mechanics. Forgot how something works or came across an unfamiliar term? Just open the relevant entry directly from the main menu!This isn’t everything we’re working on. There are still plenty of changes to come as we make our way toward release. If you’ve already taken part in the playtest, be sure to jump back in and see what’s changed. And if you haven’t played yet, now is the perfect time to request access!Add the game to your wishlist and share your feedback with us!Happy experimenting, alchemists!
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• Announcements·22 Jun 2026Official

  Closed playtest coming soon!

  Greetings from the Oduvan Games team! In 2026, Potion-Making: Path of the Alchemist will bring the beloved board game Potion-Making to digital platforms. Sign-ups for the closed playtest will open on June 23th.Potion-Making is a card game where players collect magical ingredients and transform simple starter potions into increasingly powerful creations. The original board game has become a true classic, with more than 300,000 boxes sold over the past two decades. The digital adaptation expands the game's universe with new lore and story elements. Discover the Story Behind Potion-MakingThe game tells the story of the world of Potion-Making. Long ago, the Great Alchemist created the source of life, the First Tree, filling the world with magic. One day, the brilliant but mad alchemist Alexander Fulcanelli cast a forbidden spell over the Essence of Void, and the world began to fall into decline. Using the last of its strength, the First Tree saved the world from destruction. Now it calls upon you, the Chosen Ones, who may be able to rekindle the flame of life once again. Master the Art of Alchemy At the heart of the game lies a recipe system. Simple elements combine into potions, potions become elixirs, and elixirs can be transformed into even more powerful alchemical creations, including mythical creatures. Every discovery becomes part of a larger combination and unlocks new recipes to explore. But alchemy is only part of the journey.Creating elixirs and creatures rewards players with movement tokens, allowing them to travel to Places of Power. The first player to visit three different Places of Power wins the game. To succeed, you'll need to discover the most efficient recipe chains, plan your route across the map, keep an eye on your opponents, and use previously crafted potions in new experiments. Sometimes the ingredient you need is already sitting on another alchemist's table. The challenge is claiming the opportunity before anyone else does.Join the Closed Playte...
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