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Top Waffle
2023
Rules assistance for Top Waffle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Top Waffle
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Top Waffle is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Zac Loveless and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Top Waffle is a beautifully delicious card game about completing customer orders! In this game, 2-6 players will be collecting topping cards and combining unique items to serve more customers than their fellow waffle connoisseurs. After a certain number of customers have been served, the day will end and any leftover toppings in hand will go bad. The game lasts 3 days, and the player with the most points after those 3 days wins and becomes and the Top Waffle! -description from designer
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- Lovemore Games
Questions and answers
Top Waffle 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 Top Waffle is 30–45 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 Top Waffle 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.
Top Waffle has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Top Waffle belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Top Waffle are: Zac Loveless. 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 Top Waffle 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.