- BGG rank
- BGG #16,465
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Composition
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,169
- BGG rating
- 7.4
BitterSweet
2022
Rules assistance for BitterSweet
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for BitterSweet
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BitterSweet is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 15–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Matthew Hocker and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
You've brought home a delectably devious box of chocolates. Upon opening, you discover a note! "Thank you for choosing us for your chocolate eating journey! Enjoy our classic dark, milk, and white chocolates along with our new crimson chocolates, made from a mixture of rose petals and cocoa beans. Our chocolate boxes are known for being delectably devious, which is why you’ll find our chocolates individually wrapped and indistinguishable. We’re positive you’ll want to get your favorites before anyone else does. For those with more adventurous palates, please enjoy the chocolate-covered vegetables also included. " BitterSweet is a fast, two player game with elements of drafting, push-your-luck, and memory. Players compete to gather their favorites chocolates while avoiding those they might find unappetizing. Each round your preferences change, altering the dynamics of individual cards and what you want most! —description from the designer
Editions
- BitterSweetenCoo' Games2020
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Coo' Games
Questions and answers
BitterSweet supports 1–4 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 BitterSweet is 15–40 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 BitterSweet for ages 10 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.
BitterSweet has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
BitterSweet belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Open Drafting. 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 BitterSweet are: Matthew Hocker. 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 BitterSweet 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.