The Alchemists can be played with only the base game or combined with The Herb Witches expansion.
A nice two player cooperative game, decent parts and feel. Wish that the ADI and switches were integrated into the board (so that you don't have to add them every time... if you leave them in they fall out and are easy to loose).
But beyond that not many complaints. Is it a realistic Simulation no, is it Simply enjoyable yes.
Fun game. Played with our teenage grandsons and everyone loved it. Only thing missing is English instructions.
Incredible production of a fantastic game!