Sweet Mess: Pastry Competition (2024)

About this game

Welcome to the Sweet Mess Pastry Competition. You have worked hard to get here and the master chef cannot wait to see how you handle his famous recipes. The Sweet Mess kitchen is chaotic and, of course—messy! Work smarter and more efficiently than the other contestants and you might just come away victorious. May the best chef win! Throughout the competition, you will gather Ingredients from Bowls, Prepare Recipes, and Complete them to claim Awards. The more Recipes you Complete, the more skillful you become and the more points you will receive. You can use special kitchen Tools and Golden Tokens to gain tactical advantages. Ready… Set… Bake! —description from the publisher

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 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.