# Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #6080
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Jeep Barnett
- **Publishers**: Cryptozoic Entertainment, ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH
- **Categories**: Puzzle, Science Fiction, Video Game Theme
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board

## Verdict
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.Well-explored Portal themeDirect and chaotic interactionFast and dynamic gamesAlways new modular boardPlenty of fun 'take that!'Can be frustrating for someCard luck influences outcomeHigh negative interactionFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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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