Cryptid Cafe
The Chef's Apprentice
A board game by Devon Mettlin
2-4 Players 30-45 minutes Simple
Card Drafting, Delayed Purchase, Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, Hidden Victory Points
Fantasy
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Description
In Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice, you'll dive into a fantasy world of culinary delights, where 2 to 4 players take on the role of an apprentice chef, tasked with creating the most mouth-watering dishes to impress the cryptid customers. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, you'll be drafting cards, placing tiles, and strategically planning your menu to earn hidden victory points. The game is over in just 30 to 45 minutes, but the competition will be fierce as you try to outdo your fellow apprentices. Designed by Devon Mettlin and published in 2025, this game offers a unique blend of card drafting, delayed purchase, and tile placement mechanics, with end game bonuses that will keep you on your toes. With expansions like the Christmas Dish Pack and Halloween Dish Pack available, you can mix things up and try new recipes, but the base game is where the culinary magic begins.
Expansions
Cryptid Cafe
The Chef's Apprentice – Christmas Dish Pack
2-4 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
Cryptid Cafe
The Chef's Apprentice – Halloween Dish Pack
2-4 Players
0 minutes
Unknown
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