What type of game is Little Alchemy?

Little Alchemy is a free logic game available online at littlealchemy.com. One can also download it to a smartphone or tablet as an app. This game is rated age 12+ for mild and infrequent alcohol, tobacco and drug references.

Little Alchemy is a single-player game. The player starts with four basic elements: earth, air, fire and water. By combining these elements, the player creates new objects. He can then combine created and elemental objects to make entirely new, complicated creations. This game does not have an end motive. A player can create 510 possible combinations, and he can receive hints when he is stuck.