A table!
A table!
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| 2 to 4 players | 10 min | 10 years and up |
À Table ! (formerly Stew) is a friendly party card game where bluffing, deduction, and strategic risk-taking come together around one theme: preparing the best stew before your opponents (or hungry vermin) get their hands on it. Designed to be quick, clever, and fun, this Micro Game plays in under 30 minutes for 2 to 4 players aged 10 and up, perfect for family or friends' game nights.
How to Play the Dinner Table Game!
Game Setup
- Gather the materials:12 Ingredient cards,6 Vermin/Hungry cardsand the game rules (wallet-sized Micro Game format).
- Shuffle all cards and place them in a draw pile.
- Deal each player their starting hand according to the rulebook.
- Place the draw pile in the center and designate a first player.
Gameplay outline
- In turn, each player draws a cardand decides whether to add it to their personal stew(trying to achieve a high total of ingredients), or to feed a critterto push it away.
- The Ingredient cardsadd points to your stew, while the Hungry (critter) cardsrepresent dangers that can decrease this total if not managed.
- Each decision combines bluffing and deduction: you can try to convince your opponents that your stew is ready to be served, or push them to miscalculate their own totals.
- Memory also plays a role: remembering which cards have been played or passed helps anticipate the probabilities of the remaining cards in the deck.
Win/Loss Condition
The goal is to be thefirst player to shout "Dinner Time!"when you estimate that your stew has12 or more ingredient points.
- If your estimate is correct, youimmediately win the game.
- If you are wrong and the total is insufficient, the turn passes to the next player, who can then try to reach or exceed that total.
- The showdown is played in acompetitive and interactive spirit, where memory of cards played and your reading of opponents are major assets.
Our Tips for Winning
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Anticipate by observing the cards played
Keep track of the cards that have been played: this gives you a better idea of what remains in the draw pile and helps you decide if shouting "Dinner is served!"is a good strategy.
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Bluff smart
Don't hesitate to manipulate your opponents' perceptions: feigning a weak hand can lead them to make mistakes, while a well-timed bluff can secure you a win.
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Assess risks at each turn
Placing a card into your stew always seems tempting, but sometimes feeding a critter can be the best defense to delay opponents and regain the upper hand.
FAQ – All you need to know about À Table!
What makes À Table! unique among card games?
À Table!combines bluff, deduction, and luckin a fast-paced and strategic gaming experience, with a light cooking theme and constant player interaction.
How long does a game last?
The games are short, generally between 15 and 30 minutes, making them an excellent choice for quick sessions or as a prelude to other games.
What's in the box?
The box contains 12 Ingredient cards, 6 Hungry cards (vermin)and a rulebook, all in a compact Micro Game format.
Is this a good game for beginners?
Yes: it's easy to learn, but the blend of bluffing and deduction offers surprising depth for a pocket-sized game.