The Mix
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- Designer Guime
- Publisher Ruse.Games , HABA
- Illustration Guime
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What to Expect
You play a rookie mixologist at the Foxtrot Bar, crafting cocktails to satisfy customers and gain victory points. The game blends engine-building, resource management, market and income mechanics, and worker placement; each round players place all their Mixologists and resolve actions. The game ends when 15 orders have been completed; highest VP wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby gamers and fans of thematic economic games: The Mix requires planning and interaction and, at about 90 minutes, suits players who enjoy medium-length, strategic sessions. It supports solo play for single players.
How It Works
Core mechanics include deck, bag, and pool building, worker placement, simultaneous action selection, and dice rolling. Players improve skills, build an engine, and use market and income mechanisms to obtain ingredients and fulfil orders. Resources are moved to complete customer orders while Mixologists occupy action spaces each round until the end condition is met.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Guime and released in 2026, The Mix pairs cocktail theming with a hybrid of deck/bag/pool-building and worker placement. The addition of simultaneous action selection and market/income elements differentiates it from pure deckbuilders. Visual style is noted as Art Nouveau in the family tags.
Pro
- Combines engine-building with worker placement
- Supports solo play (1 player possible)
- Clear cocktail theme with orders and recipes
- Simultaneous action selection increases player interaction
Contra
- Around 90 minutes — moderately long
- Age 14+ makes it less family-oriented
- Multiple building mechanics increase entry complexity
Setting & atmosphere
Set in the Foxtrot Bar, the game focuses on mixology, recipes and serving customers. Art Nouveau is listed as the artistic style.
Tips for beginners
Focus on basic engine elements and regularly use worker-placement actions before attempting complex combos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The player count is listed as 1–4, so solo play is supported.
How long does a game really take?
Duration is about 90 minutes; allow extra time for setup and initial explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with engine-building and worker-placement helps, but motivated newcomers can learn with patience.
How does this compare to similar games?
The Mix combines deck/bag/pool-building with worker placement and simultaneous action selection, rather than being a pure deckbuilder or pure placement game.
Is this suitable for families?
Less so; the 14+ recommendation and strategic depth make it more of a hobbyist title.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of deck/bag/pool-building with worker placement and simultaneous action choice is the standout mechanic mix.
Fazit
The Mix is a good fit for players who like strategic engine-building around a cocktail theme; solo-capable and about 90 minutes per game. Less suitable for younger families due to 14+ recommendation and complexity.
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