# Cafe Chaos: Royal Pack ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 6.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4, 5) - **Duration**: — - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: James Rallison, Peter Vaughan - **Publishers**: (Self-Published) - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game ## Verdict A royal upgrade that adds just the right amount of spice to your cafe management!Great strategic depthFun new character mechanicsHigh replayability boostRequires the base gameMore cards to trackRECOMMENDED ## Description Get your aprons ready and your crowns straight, because royalty has just arrived at the cafe! The Cafe Chaos: Royal Pack expansion is here to turn your usual breakfast rush into a full-blown royal banquet. If you thought managing the cafe was hectic enough, wait until you meet the new VIPs. The star of the show is the introduction of 8 brand-new characters from the King's court. These aren't your average customers; they come with a unique RANK system (indicated by a numbered shield). This rank works alongside their standard power, allowing you to mix these high-society guests with your regular crowd, adding a fresh layer of tactical depth to your service. But the royal treatment doesn's stop at the characters. This expansion packs 34 new cards to keep the gameplay spicy. You'll find 8 new food items, 2 delicious toppings, 2 new conditions, and 2 bonus actions to help you optimize your turns. To keep everyone on their toes, we've also included 4 event cards that can shift the momentum of the game in an instant. It's the perfect way to breathe new life into your cafe management sessions, offering more variety and more ways to master the chaos. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual fan, the Royal Pack adds just the right amount of complexity to keep the experience feeling fresh and exciting! ## FAQ ### Can I play this expansion standalone? No, you definitely need the Cafe Chaos base game to use these cards. ### How much extra complexity does it add? It adds a nice layer of strategy with the new ranking system without making it overwhelming. ### Does it work with the same number of players? Yes, it supports 3 to 5 players, just like the base game. ### What are the 'Rank'-ed characters? They are special-tier customers with a shield icon that adds a new way to plan your moves. ### Is it a good gift for fans of the base game? Absolutely! It's one of the best ways to keep the game feeling fresh.