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Hasty Baker
2019
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- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Hasty Baker is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That and Set Collection.
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About the game
A baking competition card game for 2-6 players, where players race to collect the right ingredients for their recipes before other players sabotage them. Each player has 7 cards in their hand. These cards will be either ingredient cards that are used to complete their recipes, or strategy cards that the player can use to sabotage other players by stealing ingredients, spoiling ingredients, etc. Each player gets a recipe card laid on the table in front of them. When an ingredient is placed on the table, it becomes in play and vulnerable to other players actions. On each players turn, they can do 2 actions. Those actions can be putting an ingredient in play, playing a strategy card, or replacing a card in their hand. At the end of their turn, they draw back up to 7 cards. Each completed recipe is worth 1 point but there are "Blue Ribbon" cards and "Double Batch" cards that can give the player bonus points when a recipe is finished. The first player to 5 points, wins! The game includes 110 ingredient and strategy cards, and a collection of 24 recipe cards. The number of recipes could vary based on Kickstarter exclusive recipes, etc.
Questions and answers
Hasty Baker supports 2–6 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 Hasty Baker is 30–60 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 Hasty Baker for ages 7 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.
Hasty Baker 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.
Hasty Baker belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Take That and Set Collection. 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 catalogue lists Hasty Baker 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.