Watch “Mercurial: Alchemia – Review,” a board game review for Mercurial: Alchemia from Board Game Dad on BoardGameVideo.
Description provided by Board Game Dad on YouTube:
This is my complete review of Mercurial: Alchemia, to be launched on Kickstarter on September 30, 2025. In this video, I cover everything you’ll want to know about the game:
- A streamlined overview of how to play
- A comparison with its predecessor, Mercurial
- A full breakdown of the game using my Perfect Boardgame Formula (Design, Interaction, Artistry, Strategy, Complexity)
- And of course, my personal opinion on whether this game delivers on its ambitious design goals
Whether you’re curious about how Alchemia evolves from the original or you’re just looking for an in-depth review before the Kickstarter launch, this video will give you the complete picture.
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🔗 LINKS:
🧪✨🔮 Kickstarter Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidgoh/mercurial-alchemia
🎥 Full Solo Playthrough:
https://youtu.be/zSe23uc42O4
📚 Perfect Boardgame Shelfie:
https://theperfectboardgame.com/shelfie?library=3YdD5iJYIaVSvNL0VoVN
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:29 - Game Overview
3:22 - How does Alchemia compare to Mercurial
8:47 - Is Mercurial: Alchemia better than Mercurial?
9:48 - Game Attributes
10:04 - Design
12:04 - Interaction
12:45 - Artistry
14:18 - Strategy
17:26 - Complexity
19:02 - Personal Opinion
