Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition)
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Kitchen Rush is a cooperative real-time worker placement game where players run a restaurant, receiving guests, taking orders, and racing to plate dishes before the hourglass runs out. Over eight escalating scenarios the restaurant evolves, adding new rules and modular board pieces as your team's skills grow. Real-time action timers keep everyone moving simultaneously rather than waiting their turn, creating a genuinely frantic kitchen atmosphere. It's a unique blend of worker placement and real-time pressure.
Hobbli's Notes
The real-time hourglass mechanic genuinely captures kitchen chaos: this is one of the lowest-downtime co-ops in the catalog and a favorite for groups who like games that get their pulses up. Just be ready for some good-natured shouting across the table.
What we like
- Real-time hourglass creates genuine, shared tension.
- Eight-scenario campaign adds satisfying progression.
- Modular board keeps the restaurant feeling fresh over time.
- Very low downtime since everyone acts simultaneously.
Keep in mind
- Real-time play can be stressful for some players.
- Requires close, constant communication to succeed.
- Not ideal for players who dislike time pressure.
Who it's for
Cooperative gamers who enjoy real-time pressure, best with 2-4 players who like fast-paced teamwork.
