# Alchemists: Lab Equipment

> Digital companion for board game Alchemists, aiding potion creation and rule learning. (iPhone/iPad app by CGE Digital s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-lab-equipment/id921595239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-lab-equipment/id921595239/reviews.md

## What is Alchemists?

This is a supplementary app for board game Alchemists from Czech Games Edition. It allows players to scan ingredient cards from the board game to find out what potions they can create. 

It also help players who do not have the board game, but are interested in the mechanics, to learn the rules or the game. And they can even experience the mixing of potions and try out their skills as academics. So if that's your case follow these steps:

1. Tap [settings], then under Ingredients selection: chose "Select by hand". From now on, you won't need to scan actual cards, you will just chose them mechanically.

2. Tap [Start new game], this will randomize correct solutions.

3. Tap [Drink Potion] to perform your first test. Choose any two ingredients you wish and tap [confirm] to combine them. They will give you a certain color and sign. Note the result.

4. Repeat step 3 as many times as needed, to find out what ingredient contains what alchemical.

How many tests do you need to perform to find out all correct answers?

To check if all your answers are correct, tap [Final round] and then [Show answers]. 

If you want to find out more about the rules of the game, you can also tap the INFO button to learn everything there is about mixing potions.x

## Key features

- Scan ingredient cards
- Discover potion recipes
- Learn game rules
- Practice potion mixing
- Test ingredient combinations
- View game answers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemists-lab-equipment/id921595239/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I fooled them all

*2024-09-27*

I fooled all my friends into messing up their entire score sheets. I win 😼

### 5/5 — Jogo sensacional

*2023-07-06*

O app é perfeito

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 3/5 — Great app until recently

*2022-07-01*

My new iPhone camera doesn’t seem to play nicely with the scanning anymore. It really struggles to find the cards. 

Maybe it would be nice to be able to select the ingredients manually if the scanner isn’t working.

### 1/5 — Schlechte Scanner Funktion

*2022-06-25*

Seit dem Update mit der angeblich „verbesserten Scanfunktion“ ist die Bilderkennung dramatisch schlecht geworden.

Updates etc wurden natürlich alle gemacht. 
Selbst mit optimaler Ausleuchtung wird kaum ein Scan erkannt.

So macht das Spiel leider wenig Spaß.

### 1/5 — App funktioniert schlecht

*2022-06-25*

Leider funktioniert das Erkennen der Karten sehr schlecht bei uns trotz guter Ausleuchtung …

### 4/5 — Great - but needs history

*2022-05-26*

This app works very well but definitely could use a section to show the history of what you’ve done.

### 5/5 — Bestes Brettspiel aller Zeiten

*2022-05-14*

Ein sehr schönes Brettspiel, was mit dieser App einfach genial wird.

### 5/5 — Tolles Addon

*2021-09-03*

Nicht mehr ohne.

### 5/5 — Fantastic app to a fantastic board game

*2020-04-22*

I love using this app with the Alchemist board game, which is one of my favorite deduction games. If you were weary when app integration first came to tabletop gaming, don’t be. It is here to stay. While Alchemist is one of the first it is also one of the best to use an app for proper gameplay. Do yourself a favor and pick up this game to become a master alchemist!!!

### 5/5 — One of fav

*2019-12-31, version 2.2.4*

This is one of the best app implemented deduction boardgame

## Frequently asked questions about Alchemists

### What does the Alchemists: Lab Equipment app do?

This app is a digital companion for the board game Alchemists. It allows players to scan ingredient cards to discover what potions can be created. It also helps new players learn the game's rules and practice potion mixing mechanics.

### Can I play the board game using this app?

This app is a supplementary tool for the board game. While it allows you to learn the rules and practice potion mixing, it does not replace the physical board game itself. You can use it to understand the game's mechanics and test your skills.

### How do I learn the game mechanics if I don't have the board game?

If you don't own the board game, you can still learn its mechanics. Go to settings and select 'Select by hand' for ingredients. Then, start a new game, which will randomize solutions. You can then perform tests by mixing ingredients and observing the results.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Alchemists: Lab Equipment app is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free resource for players and enthusiasts.

### What are the main features of this app?

The main features include scanning ingredient cards to find potion recipes, learning the rules of the board game, practicing potion mixing by combining ingredients, and testing your knowledge to discover alchemical properties.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.10 — 2026-07-15

New fonts for better readability

### 3.2.9 — 2026-03-30

Fixing the Exhibit potion button in the final round

### 3.2.5 — 2025-03-26

minor update - works better with insets, improved scanning

### 3.0.827 — 2023-11-13

- minor bug fixes

### 3.0.823 — 2023-09-15

- Ukrainian language added for the UI

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