Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
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.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Contracts
Complete specific requirements to earn rewards, income, or victory points.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.
Race
Compete to reach a destination, threshold, or objective before opponents.
Read the full game description
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