Preorder now! Expected delivery by March 31, 2025. The Board Game Geek rates it 5.55, with an average player rating of 7.95. This game is for 1 to 5 players and was published in 2024. It's a Kickstarter exclusive from Cardboard Alchemy. The deluxe edition includes the core game, A La Carte Expansion, Primal Promo Pack, custom screen - printed wood tokens and meeples, metal star coins, 7 Custom Game Trayz player pantries, 1 custom organizational insert, a custom draw bag, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included unless stated otherwise. It's Restaurant Week in Bistro Bay! Compete as a restaurant owner, sending 1 - 5 chefs into the city to gather ingredients for amazing meals and show your restaurant is the best. Each round, random ingredients are placed around the city. Secretly plan where to send your three chefs. Some chefs are fast but carry one item, others carry three but arrive late. Rumors at locations guide you on the critic's desires. There are challenges from rounds 1 - 6 to earn stars by crafting specific dishes. After round 7, create an epic meal to impress the celebrity critic. With different critics, rumors, and restaurateurs, every game is unique! At TheGameSteward, we'll use a large part of your purchase towards backing new Kickstarter games. Contact us if you have questions about buying or need game advice.

To play Critter Kitchen Deluxe Edition, first set up the game with all the included components like the core game, expansion packs, tokens, and pantries. Decide on the number of players (1 to 5). It's Restaurant Week in Bistro Bay. Each round, random ingredients are placed around the city. Secretly plan which locations to send your three chefs to gather ingredients. Remember, some chefs are fast but can carry only one item, while others can carry three but arrive late. Use the rumors at locations to figure out what the critic wants. Complete challenges from rounds 1 - 6 to earn stars by making dishes with specific ingredients. After round 7, create an epic meal to impress the critic. When storing the game, use the custom organizational insert and draw bag to keep everything organized. Keep the tokens and meeples away from sharp objects to avoid damage. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. If you have any questions during the game, feel free to contact The Game Steward.