Cafe Chaos - Kickstarter Spotlight
/I’d like to take a moment to test a hypothesis: please raise you hand if you could use less fun in your life.
Okay, hang on a sec while I tally up the votes… let’s see… aaaand the grand total is zero. Looks like absolutely none of us want less fun in our lives. Hypothesis confirmed.
So, what have we learned here today? (I mean, besides the fact that I’m a phenomenal imaginary internet research scientist) We’ve learned that everyone could use a bit more fun in their lives. Well, if lack of fun is your ailment, then Dr. Pat has the cure (Yes, I’m also an imaginary internet physician, too). I’m writing you a prescription for one big dose of Cafe Chaos, the newest game created by James Rallison, creator of the popular comic The Odd 1s Out.
Here’s a rundown of the game from James himself:
Join me (James) and my friends in the world’s most chaotic food fight. Dodge, hide and throw epic food combos to avoid being eliminated. Who will reign supreme in this chaotic food frenzy?
Each round of Cafe Chaos gets more chaotic as events are triggered in the school cafeteria. Watch out for school bullies, poisoned food and characters throwing epic food combos!
So if you like food...and card games - this is the game for you. Help me make this card game a reality by backing Cafe Chaos today. And remember - wear your seatbelt!
The range of games I personally enjoy runs the gamut from utterly simple to insanely complicated. But not everyone has the patience to learn a complex rule structure. I’m sure a lot of you, like me, are the de facto “game person” of the family. You’re the one always trying to get a game started whenever more than 3 adults are in the same room at the same time. And because of this, I really appreciate games that present a relatively straight forward rules structure. Let’s look at the high level breakdown of Cafe Chaos:
Choose one of the characters (each with their own special ability)
Collect Food & Action cards
Have a Food Fight!!!
That’s a relatively easy concept for most casual gaming folk to swallow. And then, once you’re over that hump, they hit you square in the face with an insanity-filled pie. See, you can stack your cards to create countless different combos. And don’t forget about the unique special abilities for each character. Mix it all together and you will likely see no two games are play out the same way.
And can we talk about the production value for a moment? I mean, I have high expectations seeing as this was created by a professional comics creator. But, dang. the artwork here is truly delightful:
And on top of that, the reward tiers are phenomenal. There are options to get extra packs of unique cars, stylized gaming mats, a lunch box, and even a set of plush toys for each of the adorable characters! So, seriously, go inject some silly, whimsical fun into your life by checking out Cafe Chaos today:
Well, that’s all from me for now. Until next time…
Take Care, Owlbear
Pat
Featured Images: James Rallison
Patrick Edwards is the co-writer of the upcoming 5E Campaign, The Red Opera, as well as the writer of the Space Tripping series of novels. Check him out on Twitter @ThePatEdwards or his website thepatedwards.com
