Soviet Kitchen Unleashed

Soviet Kitchen Unleashed

Card GameHumor
Players
1-6
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
25 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.3 / 5
Year
2018

About the game

Soviet Kitchen Unleashed casts players as Soviet field cooks cooperatively assembling meals from whatever questionable ingredients they can scrounge up. Using companion app support, players scan ingredient cards to mix colors in a virtual meat grinder, discussing colors and effects without revealing their hands to match the ordered dish. Some ingredients are toxic -- even radioactive -- so timing when to slip in the bad stuff is key to survival. With a 21-mission story mode and a separate challenge mode for high-score chasing, it's a quirky cooperative card game about color mixing and poison management.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team gets a kick out of the dark humor and Soviet kitchen theme layered over a clever color-mixing puzzle. The app integration streamlines teaching, which is a nice touch for a game with an unusual central mechanic. Push-your-luck poison management adds real tension to what could otherwise be a straightforward guessing game. It's a niche title, but its humor and mechanics make it a memorable cooperative filler.

What we like

  • Unique color-mixing puzzle backed by app support.
  • Dark, quirky humor sets it apart from typical co-op games.
  • Push-your-luck poison management adds real tension.
  • Story mode with 21 missions offers substantial content.

Keep in mind

  • Requires a smartphone/tablet to play, limiting accessibility.
  • Niche theme and mechanics may not appeal to everyone.
  • Cooperative discussion element can be dominated by one player.

Who it's for

Great for casual and family groups aged 12+ who enjoy quirky cooperative card games with app support; works well for 1-6 players.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameHand ManagementPush Your Luck

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