- BGG rank
- BGG #1,778
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Illusion
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Cherry on the Cake
2024
Rules assistance for Cherry on the Cake
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
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Cherry on the Cake is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Warsch and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Sugar, cinnamon, and a sense of proportion — you don't need much more to win the cake-topping tournament. In Cherry on the Cake, you build your cake layer by layer. Look carefully and choose the right colored cake layers. Clever placement wins you sugar cubes, which you can exchange for valuable victory points. Everyone is always involved, and the tension increases round after round. Who will top the others with their cake in the end? —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft.
Questions and answers
Cherry on the Cake 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 Cherry on the Cake is 20 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 Cherry on the Cake for ages 6 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.
Cherry on the Cake has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Cherry on the Cake belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Pattern Recognition. 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 Cherry on the Cake are: Wolfgang Warsch. 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 Cherry on the Cake 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.