Science it isn't. Alchemy starts you off with four building blocks — earth, air, fire, and water — and asks you to mix them until you've created all of the nearly 400 possible "elements." Results range from the prosaic (earth+air=dust) to the zany (sex+city= Sex and the City).
WIRED Zero learning curve. Challenges memory and organizational skills. Progressively more entertaining combos keep you coming back.
TIRED Cheap-looking clip art icons.
