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Rules assistance for Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out
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Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out is an expansion for Rival Restaurants released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jon Kang, Rob Chew, and Gary Alaka and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Following the events of Back for Seconds, the culinary kingdoms of the world have been rigorously forging gastronomical gladiators to wield tools of tremendous power, known as the S.P.O.R.K.S. (Super Powerful Object to Revolutionize the Kitchen). Hailing from the beaches of Hawaii, to the rivers of Thailand and even to the sands of Morocco – five new titans of the table have landed and it’s time for a culinary throwdown. If you want to claim kitchen supremacy, it’s time for the food gloves to come off, because it’s SPORKS OUT! In SPORKS Out, 5 new chefs, championed by 5 new restaurants have joined the ascension for culinary stardom. Each of the new chefs comes equipped with a physical 3D SPORK that fully integrates with their chef power. If you can properly wield the SPORKS, kitchen domination will not be far behind. SPORKS Out also adds a new phase to the day, the Action Auction. Before Money and Move, players will get to bid with their leftover money from the previous day to buy one or two action cards from the powerful Snackle Box. —description from the designer
Editions
- Rival Restaurants: SPORKS OutenGap Closer Games2025
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- Gap Closer Games
Questions and answers
Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out 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 Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out is 45–60 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 Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out 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.
Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out are: Jon Kang, Rob Chew, and Gary Alaka. 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 Rival Restaurants: SPORKS Out as an expansion for Rival Restaurants. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rival Restaurants to use it. Check that your edition of Rival Restaurants is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.