Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Build an alchemical deck, combine chemicals with the right flasks, and brew powerful potions before toxic fumes end the final exam.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Deck / Bag Building
Add new pieces during play to improve the cards, tokens, or dice drawn later.
Multi-Use Cards
Use the same card in different ways, making each play a trade-off.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Income
Receive recurring resources according to your position, assets, or development.
Read the full game description
Chemical Overload is a deck- and tableau-building game about apprentice alchemists competing in a final examination. Players acquire chemicals, flasks, and potions; newly gained cards go to the top of the draw pile, creating unusually deliberate deck control. Brewed potions provide points and ongoing powers, while an escalating toxin track can shorten the exam before everyone completes their plans.
