
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,172
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Kitchen Rush
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert!
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Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! is an expansion for Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dávid Turczi and Vangelis Bagiartakis and its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Variable Phase Order.
It wasn't long ago that the players bought an old restaurant and received their first guests. Their restaurant grew, more demanding guests came and they were able to hire more staff. Unfortunately, the success didn't last long and the restaurant became quiet. The number of guests decreased, temporary workers had to be let go and not all damage in the restaurant could be repaired. So the players decided that the restaurant needed a change. It is high time to add a pastry shop to the restaurant and serve sweet desserts: tiramisu, crème brûlée and fancy sundaes – because it's Time for Dessert!? The expansion Time for Dessert! introduces a new type of order. By taking advantage of additional actions and using ingredients such as fruit, cream and ice cream, the players have to satisfy the demanding wishes of the guests. A specialist helps to carry out actions twice in one go, but also needs more time to do so. If the players use their earned money for investments, these bring advantages in every shift. As in the basic game, all new rules are conveyed over the course of several scenarios. While the story begins after the end of the last Kitchen Rush scenario, players only need to know the rules of the first four scenarios in order to play the expansion. Each of the seven new scenarios introduces new elements. Each group can decide for themselves whether they play the entire campaign or simply repeat the scenario that they enjoy the most. -description from publisher
Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! 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 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! is 20–60 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 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! 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.
Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! belongs to these categories: Real-time and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Variable Phase Order. 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 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! are: Dávid Turczi and Vangelis Bagiartakis. 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 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition): Time for Dessert! as an expansion for Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.