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Chef's Apprentice

Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice (2025)

Players
2–4
Playing time
30–45 min
Age
10+
7.54
Average rating
32
Ratings
1.00/5
Weight
#18116
BGG rank
Outside top 5,000
Designer:Devon Mettlin
Artist:Chip Cole
Publisher:Squatchy Games
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Game DNA
  • This game: Strategy 7, Luck 5, Interaction 5, Complexity 2, Theme 6
Strategy7.0
Luck5.0
Interaction5.0
Complexity2.0
Theme6.0

This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.

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Overview

Welcome to Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice! This game is set in the same universe as the popular Cryptid Cafe. This time around, instead of serving customers in the front-of-house, we’ll be venturing into the back-of-house, where players will take command of their cryptid line cook with aspirations of becoming a chef someday. However, before putting on that glorious white chef’s hat, they must first become…The Chef’s Apprentice.

Each turn, you and your fellow players will choose monstrous food dishes from the main chef's table board and plate them in your own tableau format. Your placement, preparation, and garnishing skills will determine how well you satisfy the customers' requests and earn their praise. Your cryptid line cook's expertise will also come in handy as you prepare dishes. However, be warned of challenges from the Kraken Chef, who will test your skills and separate you from the pretenders.

The player who earns the most praise from the customers and our resident Chef wins the game.

Are you ready to become The Chef's Apprentice?

—description from the designer

Expansions

Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice – Christmas Dish Pack
Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice – Halloween Dish Pack
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