- BGG rating
- 6.7
Foodies: Exclusive Chef Card
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,124
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Foodies
2019
Rules assistance for Foodies
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Foodies
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Foodies is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ken Gruhl and Marco Portugal and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Coverage, and Contracts.
Expansions
Foodies: Festive Foods
- 2–5 players
- 2023
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About the game
The food court: It's a haven for hungry and thirsty patrons as they go about their lives, but for some, the food court is life. Every restaurant wants to attract the most customers, tailoring their menu and hiring famous chefs to work in their kitchen. In the end, only one will be the most successful. You wanna grab a bite to eat? In Foodies, players take on the role of managers in a food court. During the game, they will add new dishes to their menu, connecting the stars between different dishes. These recipes come from all over the world, granting different bonuses when added. What's more, players can hire chefs to work in their kitchens, including special, prestigious chefs who are the best in the business. In the end, the player who gains the most popularity will be declared the food master and win the game. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Delta Vision Publishing
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- CMON Global Limited
- Spaghetti Western Games
Questions and answers
Foodies supports 2–5 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 Foodies is 20–30 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 Foodies for ages 14 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.
Foodies has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Foodies belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Coverage, and Contracts. 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 Foodies are: Ken Gruhl and Marco Portugal. 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 Foodies 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.