Coffee Rush
- Designer Euijin Han
- Publisher Korea Boardgames , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , asmodee , Broadway Toys LTD , G3
- Illustration Siwon Hwang
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Coffee Rush, you manage a coffee shop during busy hours, moving on an ingredient grid to collect items needed for customer orders. Completing orders increases your rating, while missed orders cause penalties. After fulfilling three orders, you can activate upgrades to gather ingredients more easily. The game ends when all order cards are used or a player collects five penalty cards.
Who Is This Game For?
Coffee Rush is a family-friendly game suitable for players aged 8 and up looking for a quick economic challenge. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it fits well into short gaming sessions. The rules are simple, requiring no extensive prior experience but rewarding tactical thinking.
How It Works
Players move their barista on a grid (Grid Movement) to collect ingredients needed to fulfill contracts (Contracts). Completing these contracts boosts your rating, while unfulfilled orders lead to penalties. After completing three orders, you gain upgrades that improve your ingredient collection efficiency. The game simulates the busy environment of a coffee shop.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Euijin Han, Coffee Rush won the Hungarian Board Game Award in 2024 and was nominated for the Geek Media Awards Family Game of the Year. It combines Contracts, Grid Movement, and Simulation mechanics in a compact economic game themed around coffee and tea.
Awards
- 2024 Geek Media Awards Family Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2024 Hungarian Board Game Award — Winner
Pro
- Short playtime of about 30 minutes
- Easy to learn rules
- Combines Contracts and Grid Movement mechanics
- Hungarian Board Game Award winner 2024
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited to 2-4 players
- May be too light for expert gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a bustling coffee shop where players act as baristas fulfilling customer orders and improving their ratings. The theme focuses on coffee and beverage preparation in an urban café setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on fulfilling orders quickly and activating upgrades to improve ingredient collection efficiency.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Coffee Rush is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, perfect for short sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a family game suitable for ages 8 and up with simple rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
Coffee Rush uniquely combines Contracts and Grid Movement in a coffee shop economic setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, its accessibility, age suitability, and short playtime make it family-friendly.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Contracts and Grid Movement effectively simulates managing orders and ingredients.
Fazit
Coffee Rush is recommended for families and casual gamers who enjoy quick economic games with tactical depth. Its short duration and easy-to-learn rules make it particularly accessible.
