Distilled
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- Designer Dave Beck
- Publisher Paverson Games , Boardgame Mall , Choo Choo Games , CMON Global Limited , Galápagos Jogos
- Illustration Erik Evensen
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What to Expect
In Distilled, you manage a distillery by purchasing ingredients, upgrading your facility, and producing spirits. Using hand management and set collection mechanics, you distill and age spirits to sell for points. The game blends strategic planning with push-your-luck elements over approximately 150 minutes.
Who Is This Game For?
Distilled targets experienced and expert players aged 14 and up who enjoy complex economic simulations. With a playtime of about 150 minutes, it requires patience and prior strategic gaming experience. A solo mode is included for single players.
How It Works
Players use hand management to play cards that acquire ingredients and enhance the distillery. Set collection helps build combinations to distill spirits. A progressive turn order mechanism dynamically determines player turns, while income management optimizes resources throughout the game.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Dave Beck, Distilled won the 2024 Bulgarian Board Game Awards Advanced Game of the Year. It uniquely combines economic and push-your-luck mechanics and is available digitally on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia. Its blend of hand management and market mechanics sets it apart.
Awards
2023
- 2024 Bulgarian Board Game Awards Advanced Game of the Year — Winner
- 2023 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game from a Small Publisher — Nominated
Pro
- Strong thematic integration of spirit crafting
- Combination of hand management, set collection, and market mechanics
- Includes a solo mode
- Winner of Bulgarian Board Game Awards Advanced Game of the Year 2024
Contra
- Long playtime around 150 minutes demands patience
- Complexity may be challenging for beginners
- Minimum age of 14 limits younger players
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set in a distillery where players buy ingredients, distill spirits, age them, and sell for profit. It focuses on the production and maturation of alcoholic beverages in an industrial setting.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on mastering the basics of hand management and set collection before exploring advanced strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Distilled includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A game takes about 150 minutes, making it a longer session.
What prior experience do I need?
Distilled is a complex game for experienced players familiar with economic strategy games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Distilled combines hand management with market and set collection mechanics, distinguished by its spirit-making theme and push-your-luck elements.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age restriction of 14+, it is better suited for experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of hand management, set collection, and progressive turn order defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Distilled is recommended for players who appreciate deep economic and strategic games and are ready for longer sessions. Fans of thematic engine-building and card collection will find a rewarding experience.
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