- BGG rank
- BGG #30,038
- BGG rating
- 4.5
Potions
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,106
- BGG rating
- 4.2
Barista
2007
Rules assistance for Barista
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- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Barista
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Barista is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Steve Edmiston and Tom Phillips and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Be the best Barista by trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. But, be careful. You may just spill your masterpiece. In Barista, players compete to be the first to brew a customer's specialty coffee drink, as ordered. The player who brews the cup first, or comes closest to it, will earn tips toward victory as the best Barista. Each round, 4 dice are rolled, each representing one aspect of the specialty coffee to be brewed. Generally on a player's turn, he will draw a card and discard a card, trying to match the symbols rolled on the dice. As players acquire these cards, they are played face-down in front of them. There are Action cards to turn the tables a bit, as well as cards to earn or lose tip money. Perhaps you will wish to make a 'Barista Challenge' against the other players. Think your coffee will beat someone else's? Go ahead, make their day. But, how about just making some coffee. The game comes with 56 cards, 4 special dice, a coffee mug dice cup/tip jar, 20 tokens (tips), a special token bag, and rules that could be written a bit better. All in all, a good experience for specialty coffee fans everywhere.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ruibal Hermanos S.A.
- Discovery Bay Games
Questions and answers
Barista supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Barista is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Barista for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Barista has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Barista belongs to these categories: Card Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Barista are: Steve Edmiston and Tom Phillips. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Barista as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.