# Get Cooked

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: Hook Tail Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Events, Hand Management, Set Collection, Take That

## Verdict
If you love light competition with a dash of culinary chaos, Get Cooked will make you laugh and think.Fast and funSocial interactionLight strategySurprising twistsDelicious themeRequires attentionLimited spaceShort playtimeSimple rulesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get Cooked is a kitchen-themed card game that puts you in the shoes of a tiny restaurant chef. The goal is straightforward: gather the right ingredients to complete recipes and earn stars. Each recipe yields 1 to 3 stars based on its difficulty, and the first player to reach 6 stars wins. To build the recipes, you need to collect pantry cards – available in three different colors that indicate rarity and value. These colors also serve as an in‑game currency: you can sell unused cards to buy new recipes, action cards that tip the game in your favor, or even throw a fork into your opponents’ plans. But beware: the more action cards you dig through, the higher the chance of drawing a “Get Cooked” card, which triggers random events that affect everyone and can flip the game on its head. The blend of resource management, timing, and a dash of luck makes this game a perfect mix of light strategy and chaotic fun. When the star count drops low, the game erupts into a frantic final round, with players scrambling for the last points. If you enjoy quick competition, unexpected twists, and a food‑centric theme that appeals to everyone, Get Cooked is the right pick. Grab your apron, choose your cards, and see if you can cook up a win or end up on the menu!

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game supports 2 to 5 players.

### What is the average playtime?
Each session lasts between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on player speed.

### How complex is the game?
Simple mechanics and easy-to-learn rules, but timing and card management keep it challenging.

### What components come in the box?
Pantry cards, recipe cards, action cards, Get Cooked event cards, star tokens, and a rulebook.

### Who is the game recommended for?
Great for families, friends, and groups who enjoy quick, interactive party games.

### How does the event mechanic work?
When a player discards an action card, they may reveal an event card that changes the situation for everyone, such as swapping cards or altering star counts.

### How do you earn stars?
Complete recipes correctly and use action cards to protect or speed up your progress; each completed recipe yields 1 to 3 stars.