Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game — Prices

Cryptozoic Entertainment, ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH · Board game · 2015
6.9 Ludopedia 6.1 BGG 2–4 · best 2 30–45 min Weight 2.1/5
Buy · from US$ 45.58
6.9 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a fan of the Portal universe and enjoy games with a good dose of chaos and direct interaction, Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game is a fun choice. It's a light area control game with a dark humor twist, where short-term strategy and the ability to adapt to the constantly changing board are crucial. The experience is fast-paced, competitive, and full of 'I can't believe that just happened!' moments.

Highlights
  • Well-explored Portal theme
  • Direct and chaotic interaction
  • Fast and dynamic games
  • Always new modular board
  • Plenty of fun 'take that!'
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating for some
  • Card luck influences outcome
  • High negative interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for another round of insane testing in the Aperture Laboratories! In Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game, you and your friends take on the role of test subject teams, ready to face dangerous procedures in pursuit of the legendary cake. The game is a frantic and hilarious race where death is almost a certainty, but scientific progress (and cake!) are worth the sacrifice, right?

This is a constantly shifting area control game with a modular board that transforms every turn, created by the same geniuses behind the Portal and Portal 2 video games. Players use cards to move their test subjects and portals through the various chambers of the lab. But beware: at the end of each round, one of the chambers at the end of the testing conveyor belt falls into the abyss, taking everything on it with it. If your team has more test subjects in that fallen chamber, you earn 'farewell gifts' – and yes, cake can be one of them!

The big challenge is that these precious slices of industrial-grade cake must be stored in the lab itself, constantly at risk of also falling into oblivion. To make matters worse, your jealous opponents can pick up your cake and push it even closer to the precipice. The objective is simple: whoever has acquired the most cake when a team has lost its last test subject wins. Do you risk gathering cake early for a quick win, or do you bide your time and wait until you can protect it better? Prove that the cake was no lie!

Rules videos

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

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Families

Food & Drink: Cakes / Pies Theme: Mad Science / Mad Scientist Theme: Psychology Theme: Science
Publisher Cryptozoic Entertainment, ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH
Designer Jeep Barnett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game?
A game typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, making it ideal for quick and fun sessions.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, making it versatile for different group sizes.
What is the complexity level of the game?
It's a light to medium complexity game (BGG weight 2.1395), easy to learn but with interesting tactical decisions.
Are the components of good quality?
Yes, the game comes with miniatures for test subjects, turrets, the Companion Cube, and test chamber panels, all of good quality to immerse you in the theme.
Is this a cooperative or competitive game?
It's entirely competitive! The subtitle 'The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game' already tells you that cooperation is not welcome – it's every player for themselves (and the cake!).
Do I need to know the Portal video games to play?
It's not necessary, but knowing the Portal universe certainly adds an extra layer of fun and recognition to the thematic elements and humor of the game.

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