Wok and Roll

Origame, Maldito Games · Board game · 2020
1–5 · best 2 Solo 30–45 min Weight 1.8/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of light dice games with a food theme will enjoy Wok and Roll. The highlight is the mix of luck and strategy in ingredient selection.

Highlights
  • Satisfying combo creation
  • Well-implemented food theme
  • Good replayability with two menus
Keep in mind
  • Some turns can be slow
  • Luck-dependent dice rolls
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Wok and Roll, you're a chef at a Singaporean Chinese restaurant, competing to create the most delicious and profitable menu. The game blends dice rolling with light strategy, where you must manage ingredients and create combos to impress your customers. Each turn, one player rolls the dice and chooses which to keep, while others use the remaining ingredients to prepare their dishes. With two difficulty levels (Simple and Expert), the game offers replayability and varied challenges. And watch out: wasting ingredients can ruin your reputation!

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Best player count

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1–5 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC

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Game details

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Components: Dice with Icons Country: Singapore Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Misc: LongPack Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Food / Cooking Theme: Restaurant/Café
Publisher Origame, Maldito Games
Designer Daryl Chow

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553wishlist
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, including a solo mode.
What's the average playtime?
Between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on player count.
Is it hard to learn?
No, the rules are simple and there's a beginner mode (Simple Menu).
Is English knowledge required?
No, the game has minimal text and is easy to memorize.
What's the difference between Simple and Expert menus?
Expert adds extra rules and more complex combos for greater challenge.

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