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2008
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Description
Everyone knows the cake rules: one person cuts,the other chooses. In this way, one makes the slices as equal as possible so that one does not end up with the short end. But this rule does not apply to "...aber bitte mit Sahne (...but please, with whipped cream)." Here a person can cleverly offer larger pieces to the others and still get the most in the end.
5 cakes with 11 slices of different varieties are divided. Each variety awards a different amount of points. One can immediately eat slices to guarantee a number of points, or collect them in the hope of scoring bonus points for having the most of that variety at the end of the game. Only skilled dividers with an eye on their opponents’ pieces can score the most points and win the game.
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The Broken Meeple Review at 15:54 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Visually impressive cake components
- Adds some variety
- Does not add significant complexity
Cons
- Not language independent
- Feels like a waste of money for what it adds
- Causes storage issues
- Components are just placeholders
Thematic elements
- Cakes
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Modular Board — Offers more complex upgrade tiles that can be added to the game.
- Variable Phase Order — Introduces cake cards which provide one-off abilities or resources.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The component quality in this game is off the freaking chain.
- This is effectively kind of like a light almost kind of gateway level game.
- I give this one a seven out of 10. Honestly, it's good. Not amazing, not fantastic, but I think for the right setting and the right group of people, I think this is going to, you know, hit home quite well.
- man, blummy, if you thought the original was produced, well, look at these. Oh my god, look at these things. These are multi-layered little plastic cakes.
- This one, it feels bad to call it garbage, but there's just nothing here.
- I give it a four out of 10, below average.
- I don't recommend Shell Weed, honestly.
- But I think Coffee Rush is worth a look.
- So, that's it for me on this episode of The Broken Mele.
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Board Games With B7 Analysis at 28:32 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Positive
Pros
- Super fun filler and family game
- Favorite take on the I Cut, You Choose mechanic
- Gameplay is quick and snappy but thinky
- Offers a ton of interesting decisions
- Light, fun theme that looks delicious
Cons
- Original version has thicker slices, newer Japanese version has more compact box
Thematic elements
- Dividing and eating cake slices for points
- Serving and dividing cakes
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Majority — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic mixed with set collection and area majority.
- I Cut, You Choose — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic...
- Set Collection — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic mixed with set collection and area majority.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Contraband Insider, every decision feels like a gamble, and every player might be hiding exactly what you're trying to uncover.
- This trick taker feels wild in the best way, and I absolutely love the twists where the winner of each trick gets to purchase cards from it.
- One of its strongest aspects is the artwork. The illustrations are simply stunning, and the locations in Vietnam are presented in a way that really stands out.
- It's a serene and delightful game on the surface, but there's a surprising level of depth underneath.
- The Wondrous Museum is comboastic. This engine builder is delightfully thinky and packed with satisfying decisions from start to finish.
- I absolutely love the tension in both Shikoku and his. The game play is packed with mind games from start to finish, constantly keeping both players on edge.
- Shady Lady was one of my favorite games of 2025. It may be a light filler, but it's packed with tension, mind games, and a surprising amount of excitement for such a small package.
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Board Games With B7 Discussion at 8:12 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Super fun filler and family game
- Favorite take on the 'I cut you choose' mechanic
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Dividing and choosing cake slices
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Majority — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic mixed with set collection and area majority.
- I Cut, You Choose — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic mixed with set collection and area majority.
- Set Collection — Piece of cake is a family game that focuses on the eye cut you choose mechanic mixed with set collection and area majority.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Welcome to the sixth episode of Spotlighting Good and Gems and Board Games, a series dedicated to fun and lesserk known family games that deserve more attention.
- This title won the prestigious Spiel back in 1992, and decades later, it's still turning heads.
- This is my favorite game by Stefan Dora and easily one of my favorite auction and economic games overall.
- This game also won the prestigious Pil Gyres back in 1989.
- So, if you're looking for a quick, snappy card game with a bit of interaction and some clever timing, Trendy is always a blast.
- Before we move on to the next game, if you've been enjoying these game selections so far, feel free to like and subscribe for more board and card games just like these.
- Hits and Outs was one of my favorite games of 202
- Deception in motion. What if every move you made revealed more than you intended?
- In Shuo and Disses, your opponent is always watching, trying to read every decision you make.
- Drinks are around the house and so are the mind games.
- Every so often, a small card game flies under the radar, only to surprise you once it hits the table.
- Shady Lady is a fantastic filler that delivers far more tension and interaction than you might expect.
- I highly recommend it and I'd love to see it receive a wider international release so more players can discover just how clever and exciting it is.
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Board to Death TV - Board Game Reviews Review at 0:24 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Easy and fast-paced
- Some strategy and memory involved
- Portable and small box
- Nice artwork and production quality
Cons
- Appeals to a specific type of gamer
- Can be memory-intensive for new players
Thematic elements
- food, collecting, memory, and scoring by cake type
- Casual party game about cake slices and toppings
- lighthearted, snack-themed
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Most slices of a type score points equal to the type's value, but only once per type.
- Memory — Players must remember what has been eaten or collected to optimize future choices.
- memory/inference — Players must remember what has been eaten or collected to optimize future choices.
- multipliers from toppings — Whipped cream toppings on slices grant additional victory points equal to the number of toppings.
- scoring by type with per-type cap — Most slices of a type score points equal to the type's value, but only once per type.
- Set Collection — Players collect cake slices of the same type to maximize points.
- tile/draft selection — In turn, players choose cake slices from a cake formed on the table, then place them face up or down depending on whether they eat or collect.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's an easy fast-paced game with some strategy and memory involved
- the artwork is nice and the production quality is good
- the games are short and the small box makes it portable
- it's an okay game
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