Chefs: the card game

What to Expect

In Chefs: the card game, each player selects two menus from a master jumbo card every turn. You track points, stars, and available menus using counters. Customer cards present different tastes and preferences that you must match with your menus. Points are earned based on dice rolls. You can spend points to draw food critic cards and earn stars if your menu matches. The goal is to reach three stars for your restaurant.

Who Is This Game For?

This family-friendly game is suitable for players aged 10 and up, with a typical game time of around 30 minutes. The dice rolling and card management mechanics make it accessible to casual and new gamers. A solo mode is included, making it appealing for solo play as well.

How It Works

Each round, you pick two menus from the master card and try to satisfy customer cards by matching their tastes. Points come from dice rolls. With points earned, you draw critic cards to gain stars. You manage your points, stars, and menus with counters on the master card. The game ends when a player reaches three stars.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Amelie and Gaetan Lanthier, Chefs: the card game blends dice rolling with card management in a fast family game. Although it has no known awards, it features a simple approach and includes a solo mode. The mix of dice mechanics and menu selection sets it apart among card games.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in the restaurant world where you act as a chef choosing menus, serving customers, and impressing food critics to earn stars.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on matching your menus to customer preferences and use points efficiently to draw critic cards.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Chefs: the card game is great for players looking for a quick, simple card game with dice and tactical menu choices. It may be less appealing to players seeking deep strategy.