# A la carte: Die Beilage

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- **Artists**: Christof Tisch
- **Publishers**: W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Expansion for Base-game

## Verdict
If you enjoy A la carte and want to spice things up without much fuss, this expansion is for you! It brings two new additions that add extra flavor to the kitchen.New gameplay optionsEasy to integrateAdds quick dynamicsMore dish varietyNo cooking starCan speed up too muchFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, gamers! Ready to add some extra spice to your A la carte game? This expansion, fresh from Spielbox in 2010, brings two mini-modules that will shake up the kitchen! First up is "Kochfix," designed for those who excel at speed. It adds more coffee cups to the game, which enter play after the first "normal" coffee cup is drawn. The twist is that once a "Kochfix" cup is drawn, the next player to finish a dish gets a bonus token – like a "speed challenge" for those in a hurry to serve! 

And for those who enjoy a special dish, here comes "Gamer's Best." This is a new recipe you can choose alongside the ones from the main game. The good news is that this dish is impossible to mess up – no too salty or over-seasoned here! But, there's a catch: the player who completes it can't earn a cooking star. It's a risk/reward for those who want a no-fuss delivery. 

This expansion is perfect for those who already enjoy A la carte and want to add some novelties without overcomplicating the rules. Both modules are easy to integrate and bring that "something new" flavor to each game, whether it's speeding up the game with Kochfix or offering a safer (but less rewarding) option with Gamer's Best. If you're looking to add more dynamism and interesting decisions without changing the game's core essence, this one's for you!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion significantly change the rules of the original A la carte?
No, it adds two mini-modules that are easy to integrate and don't overcomplicate the base game. They are specific additions to vary the experience.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion is for the base game A la carte, which supports 3 to 4 players. It does not alter the player count.

### Does the "Kochfix" expansion make the game faster?
Yes, the "Kochfix" module is designed to speed up the game by introducing bonuses for those who complete dishes more quickly after the module is activated.

### Is the new "Gamer's Best" dish advantageous?
It's advantageous because it's impossible to 'mess up' (too salty or poorly seasoned), guaranteeing completion. However, the downside is that it doesn't grant a cooking star, making it a risk/reward choice.

### Do I need the base game A la carte to use this expansion?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so you definitely need the base game A la carte to play with the new modules.

### Does the game's complexity increase much with this expansion?
The complexity remains low. The modules are simple and add few new rules, maintaining the light and accessible spirit of the original game.

### Does this expansion add a lot of physical components?
It adds a few specific components for the modules, such as bonus tokens and the new dish, but it's not an expansion with a massive amount of pieces.