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What's On The Menu?
2023
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- 2–6 players
- 25–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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What's On The Menu? is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 25–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joe Pinhasov and its main mechanics are Take That, Memory, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In this chef battle, your goal is simple, make the best full course menu that blows our restaurant manager, Eugene, away! Each game will require varying levels of strategy and player interaction. Collect Menu Cards to build your menu, or use Action Cards to either boost your menu or sabotage other competing chefs. The combinations are endless! You have 15 rounds to build your full course menu and have a chance at becoming "What's on the Menu's" next head chef! Each turn consists of two phases, a Prep and a Plate Phase. During the Prep Phase, a player can either select a Menu Card or draw an Action Card to put into their hand. Once all players have gone through the Prep Phase, we move to the Plate Phase. During this phase, players can choose between doing nothing, committing a Menu Card to their menu, or playing an Action card. Each Player has 15 rounds to complete their full course menu. After 15 rounds, the Chefs present their Menu and add up their Star total. Each Menu Card has a range of 0-3 possible stars. Some Menu Cards have added bonuses that can be added at the end of the game. Be on the lookout for combos as well, as they can increase your star total. The player with the highest star total by the end of 15 rounds is declared the winner.
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Questions and answers
What's On The Menu? 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 What's On The Menu? is 25–60 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 What's On The Menu? for ages 12 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.
What's On The Menu? has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
What's On The Menu? belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Memory, 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 What's On The Menu? are: Joe Pinhasov. 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 What's On The Menu? 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.