What's Cookin'
- Designer (Uncredited)
- Publisher Smethport Specialty Co.
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players roll a die to move around a board visiting up to five different restaurants. At each location, they scratch and sniff cards to guess dishes. Correct guesses earn points; incorrect guesses lead to card swapping by other players. The goal is to identify the most foods correctly before the cards run out.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for families with children aged 4 and up, What's Cookin' offers simple mechanics and sensory play. With a typical duration of 45 minutes, it's suitable for casual, short game sessions and requires no prior experience.
How It Works
The core mechanic is Roll / Spin and Move: players roll a die and move their token accordingly on the board. At restaurants, they select a card to scratch and sniff, then guess the food item. Correct guesses earn points, while incorrect guesses trigger card swaps. The game ends when all cards are correctly identified.
What Makes It Special
What's Cookin' uniquely combines classic Roll / Spin and Move gameplay with Scratch 'n' Sniff sensory elements. Though the designer is uncredited, it stands out as a distinctive family game focused on food and cooking themes from the 1980s.
Pro
- Simple Roll / Spin and Move mechanic
- Incorporates sensory Scratch 'n' Sniff gameplay
- Suitable for children aged 4 and up
- About 45 minutes playtime fits family sessions
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited strategic depth due to simple mechanics
- May feel repetitive for older players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set across up to five different restaurants where players guess various dishes. It belongs to the food and cooking thematic family.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on carefully smelling each card at the restaurants to improve your guessing accuracy.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, What's Cookin' supports 2 to 5 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 45 minutes, ideal for short family play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is simple and requires no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
What's Cookin' uniquely mixes Roll / Spin and Move with Scratch 'n' Sniff sensory elements.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, especially for families with children aged 4 and older.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Roll / Spin and Move with Scratch 'n' Sniff cards is its distinctive mechanic.
Fazit
This is an easy-to-learn family game with a unique sensory twist. It's especially recommended for families with young children who enjoy interactive experiences.