# Tasty Humans ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 6.8 - **BGG Rank**: #11566 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 30-60 min - **Weight**: 2.50 / 5 - **Designers**: Ryan Langewisch - **Artists**: Petr Semenikhin - **Publishers**: Pangea Games - **Categories**: Fantasy, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Pattern Recognition, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you enjoy pattern-building games with a really different theme and a touch of dark humor, Tasty Humans might be your next favorite dish!Creative tile placementUnusual and fun themeUnique player powersQuick and strategicMay not appeal to allDraft luck can matterTheme can be controversialFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready for a rather peculiar meal in Tasty Humans! In this tile-laying and pattern-recognition game, you and up to three friends take on the roles of hungry monsters in a fantasy world. The goal? To satisfy an insatiable appetite for... well, humans! Each round, you'll have to choose which brave (or not-so-brave) adventurers will become your dinner. But it's not just about gobbling them up! Each monster has a specific palate, with cravings that dictate how body parts should be arranged in their stomach to ensure maximum satisfaction. Throughout the game, you can also attract powerful leaders who bring extra bonuses, making digestion even more enjoyable. The monster that manages the most satisfying feast, filling its stomach efficiently and pleasantly, will be the grand winner. With quick games lasting 30 to 60 minutes and a medium complexity rating, Tasty Humans is a fun choice for those who enjoy a strategic challenge with a touch of dark humor and an unusual theme. It's a game that tests your ability to plan and adapt to available options, all while assembling your perfect 'dish'. ## FAQ ### What is the average playtime for Tasty Humans? A game of Tasty Humans usually lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. ### How many players can participate? The game is for 1 to 4 players. It works well both in solo mode and with a full group. ### Is the game very complicated to learn? Tasty Humans has a medium complexity rating (2.5/5 on BGG). The basic rules are straightforward, but the strategies can become quite deep. ### What is the main objective of the game? The objective is to be the monster that best satisfies its appetite by arranging the consumed human parts according to specific cravings to maximize points. ### Is the theme of monsters eating humans dark? The theme is handled in a cartoonish way with dark humor, focusing on the 'dish assembly' mechanic. It might not be for everyone, but it's not graphically explicit. ### Are there different game modes? Yes, Tasty Humans includes rules for solo play, allowing you to have fun even when playing alone. ### What are the main mechanics used in the game? The main mechanics are tile placement, open drafting, and pattern recognition, with variable player powers.