MilkSjeik

In modern times like these kids quickly learn how digital games like candy crush work. This makes the biggest part of the game quickly accessible.

The problems with this game are the extra rules that get added to the game like ‘help from the professor’ or the extra points for 3 of the same or 5 different potions. This also make the game quite longer and harder to keep their attention.

What we did was the following. We ditched everything based on points like -2 and +4 and changed the rules to the first who completes 5 potions.
Due to the rule change the game becomes a lot shorter in time. This also makes them think more about what potion they should get next after a completion. Do they choose one that requires almost no marbles or do they choose one where they could use their spares from the Erlenmeyer. Based on their age you could also add the fact if they can use the potions or not. This is entirely up to the parent, but you can always help them to remind them what the special powers are.

Give it a quick explanation to your kids and just start playing.

Since this is a cooperative game you can help them in their first turns. After a few rounds they’ll be playing by their selves.

Then feel the pride of the board game parent!

Not all versions include this rule as standard, but it’s definitely fun to add with a larger group.

After a coloured marker has passed the 28th tile on the board. All players should write down the names with the colour they think corresponds. It’s also handy to give people a note so they can write down stuff during play for figuring out who is who.

Each correct guess gives the player a bonus of 5 points at the end of the game.