Mixture Mischief
Crow’s leg, mandrake root, pinch of grated fern, stir and it’s ready. Once we have the witcher’s instant soup in the mug, we can sit down to read the review of the game Mixture Mischief .
In the absence of the great alchemist, the players were left alone in the great laboratory with the responsibility of guarding the cats. This is the perfect opportunity to prove that by working together, we are also able to prepare magical infusions with miraculous properties. Just don’t let these cats bother you too much!
The object of the game is to prepare as many potions as possible before the deck of ingredients runs out. The premise is simple: the cauldron must contain 6 ingredients in different colors and with different symbols. The task would be easier if it were not for the fact that during your turn you have to add a card to the potion. And one more thing: when we add a card with a symbol or a color like those already in the cauldron, those cards are discarded. There are also cats in our team – neutral players whose cards are face up, giving you a chance to plan your move. Communication in the game is limited – we can only ask other players about some characteristics of the cards.
The assumptions of the game seem interesting at first glance. We have the promise of an abstract logic puzzle that we solve together. Some of the information is uncovered, but we have some limitations in communication. The only problem is that the whole thing didn’t mix well and there were lumps left.
It is relatively easy to come to the point where there are already 4 cards on the table. It seems that only the last two should be added, but these must have very specific colors and symbols. Limited communication gives very little information and as a result it is very difficult to prepare a potion.
We have had some games where we were unable to prepare any potions, and the peak achievement was 3. We had the impression that it was more dependent on choosing the right card than on establishing a plan. Feelings lingered regardless of the number of players and the chosen difficulty level. The game was a bit better as a solo puzzle – then you can focus on implementing the plan.
Mixture Mischief may prove to be a curiosity or a challenge for one person. However, it is difficult for me to recommend it as a game for each group.
Playability: 4 Build
Quality: 6
Originality: 5
Replayability: 4
Our score: 4.75
