Space Cantina (2016)

About this game

After the Intergalactic Federation approved the construction of the largest shopping complex known ito the universe, dozens of space traders decided to start their new business in the space station. In Space Cantina you are one of them, trying to make more money from your restaurant while struggling against a fierce competition. Every day, creatures of many different kinds such as aliens, cyborgs and robots pass through the space complex and you need to feed them and earn a good reputation by doing an outstanding service. Preparing food, drinks and desserts and pleasing your customers, who may be even food critics, you have the chance to make your restaurant one of the most profitable businesses in the Universe! Space Cantina is a dice allocation and resource management game where each player manages a restaurant, hiring assistants, promoting them and serving all kinds of customers! The more you please aliens, cyborgs and robots, the more benefits they will offer you in return. However, be careful not to delay too much when attending to your clients or you might lose!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 4. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.