Top 9 Best Culinary School Board Games of 2024
Ever daydream about dashing around a culinary school kitchen, whipping up mouthwatering dishes while the clock ticks down? Well, we’ve scoured the board game world to bring you a taste of that thrilling experience from the comfort of your living room! Our top picks for the best ‘culinary school’ themed board games will have you slicing, dicing, and strategizing your way to victory. We focused on games that blend delicious themes with engaging gameplay, ensuring there’s a perfect pick for everyone, from fast-paced action lovers to thoughtful planners. So, grab your chef’s hat, and let’s cook up some fun!
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9 Sushi Go!
Kicking off our culinary school theme board game list, Sushi Go! is the perfect appetizer. It’s all about grabbing the best combination of sushi dishes as they whizz by. We laughed, we cried, and we definitely got hungry. It’s a quick, delightful game that introduces drafting mechanics in a way that’s accessible to everyone.
8 New York Slice
Ever wanted to divide a pizza where everyone thinks they got the best piece? That’s New York Slice. Each slice offers a slice of strategy and a topping of luck. It’s a game that serves up negotiation, deduction, and a pinch of cutthroat competition. Plus, the pizza looks so real, you’ll be ordering delivery by the time you’re done playing.
7 A la carte
If you’ve ever fancied yourself a bit of a chef, A la carte will put your skills to the test. Complete with mini stoves and pans, players vie to cook up the perfect dish. It’s a hilarious mix of strategy and chance, and when someone’s souffle inevitably ‘collapses’, you can’t help but laugh. It really captures the chaos and fun of cooking.
6 Kitchen Rush
Ever wondered what it’s like in a busy restaurant’s kitchen? Kitchen Rush throws you in the deep end. It’s a cooperative game where players work against the clock to fulfill orders. It’s frantic, it’s fun, and it might just test your friendships. But when you successfully serve up those dishes, the sense of accomplishment is real. A brilliant taste of culinary school pressures.
5 Just Desserts
For those with a sweet tooth, Just Desserts is a must-play. Matching guests with their favorite desserts, it’s a game of memory, strategy, and a bit of luck. It’s light-hearted and quick, making it the perfect palate cleanser between more intense games. Plus, who doesn’t love dreaming about desserts?
4 Food Chain Magnate
Food Chain Magnate is for the more seasoned gamers. Offering a deep dive into the world of running a fast-food chain, it’s strategic, competitive, and incredibly rewarding. There’s a steep learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you’re in for a culinary school-level challenge that’s both tough and satisfying.
3 Ramen Fury
Ramen Fury is as fun as it sounds. Packaged in an adorable ramen cup, players compete to create the best bowl of ramen using ingredient cards. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s surprisingly strategic. Great for a quick game night snack between more complex meals.
2 Pie Town
In Pie Town, you’re baking and selling pies, trying to deduce your opponent’s secret recipes. It’s a delicious blend of strategy, deduction, and espionage – with a cherry on top. It’s one of those games that feels like a cozy bake-off competition, but with spies. It gets everyone engaged, guessing, and most importantly, laughing.
1 Chocolatiers
Sitting at the top of our list, Chocolatiers takes the cake (or should we say chocolate?). In this deliciously strategic game, players draft chocolate pieces to create the best box of chocolates. It’s simple to learn but offers enough depth to entertain. What makes it the best? It’s not just the theme; it’s how the game brings people together, encouraging strategy, trade, and a bit of sweet rivalry. A perfect blend of everything we love in a culinary school themed game.
