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Base game

Elixirus

Kritiku rating

Early

7.1

Published
2025
Reach
Under the radar
Players
2–5
Play time
20–40 min
Weight
Medium light
Ratings
1

How it plays

Compete to brew five different elixirs, using potent ingredients to make them worth more points. Each round, place workers to explore forest locations, draft ingredients while deciding how far to push your luck, then mix those ingredients into elixirs. The game ends when someone completes four elixirs, and the player whose finished potions have the highest total potency wins.

Main mechanics

  • Drafting
  • Dice rolling
  • Tile laying
  • Worker placement
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
  • Worker placement: You claim limited action spots before anyone else does.
Full publisher description

You have received an exclusive invitation from the legendary forest wizard, Elixirus, to participate in his Magical Mixing Contest, held annually at his charming hut tucked away in the heart of the enchanted forest. There, apprentices from all corners of the realm will come together to explore the forest s magical wonders, and gather ingredients to concoct delightful potions in an effort to impress the whimsical wizard. It s a celebration of creativity, discovery, and a touch of forest mischief - so bring your skill, imagination, and a pinch of wonder. Master Elixirus can t wait to see what you brew up! In Elixirus , you'll compete with your fellow players to make 5 different elixirs. The game is played in rounds, each consisting of 2 simple phases. In the Gather phase, venture out and explore various mystical forest locations to find the best ingredients. The higher their potency, the more valuable your elixirs become. In the Mix phase, turn your ingredients into magical elixirs to score points. The game ends after a player completes any 4 of their elixirs, at which point the player with the most potent potions wins.

Criterion breakdown

ComplexityDepthSkillInteractionTable ExpProduction
  • Kritiku average
Criterion
Kritiku
Complexity

Simple

2.0
Depth

Filler

1.0
Luck vs Skill

High Skill

4.0
Player Interaction

Competitive

3.0
Table Experience

Pleasant

3.0
Production

Solid

3.0