Board Game SpongeBob - Burger Expert

This is a game in which players will feel like real employees of the Krusty Krabs and will be able to cook burgers according to secret recipes for their favorite customers.

Your task is to become the best employee of the month. To do this, you need to skillfully cook burgers, following the wishes of visitors. However, the cunning Plankton, as always, will try to make your life difficult. And you`re not the only one who wants to be the employee of the month.

Preparation for the game

1. Place the playing field in the center of the table.
2. Shuffle the ingredient cards and place the deck next to the playing field, place 5 ingredient cards face up.
3. Shuffle the order cards, select the required number of cards according to the number of players.
4. Place the order deck on the playing field and reveal the top 3 cards.
5. Shuffle the Plankton`s mischief cards and place them next to the field.
6. Place the PO tokens near the playing field.
7. Each player chooses a character, receives the corresponding tablet and chips, as well as a ketchup card with a red frame.
8. The shovel is passed to the player who last watched the SpongeBob cartoon, — he becomes the first player.

Game Phases

The game consists of rounds, divided into four phases:

1. Preparation Phase

• Players draw up to three ingredient cards into their hand.
• A Plankton Mischief card is revealed, which determines a special rule for the round.

2. Plate Phase

• Players take turns choosing ingredient cards on the plate, placing tokens on the desired ingredients.
• After choosing each ingredient, the player moves the token according to the number indicated on the card.

3. Kitchen Phase

• Players prepare orders by discarding the necessary ingredient cards to gain VP.
• Completed orders are placed on the board, and new cards are placed in their place.
• If the order cannot be completed, the player receives a ketchup card with a red border, which gives 1 VP at the end of the game.

4. Cleaning Phase

• The shovel is passed to the next player.
• Players can discard unnecessary cards or keep them for the next round, respecting the limit on the number of cards in their hand.

Play with and without children

Let`s be honest - we`ve all watched SpongeBob SquarePants. Maybe someone still does ;) That`s why we think this game is created for anyone - adult or child. This game offers exciting burger-making mechanics and a competition for the title of best employee of the month. It combines elements of strategic planning and chance, creating a dynamic and fun gameplay. Try to cook your own burger!