Trial by Fire

A Gastronomy Game for Refined Palates Picture Friday night… Takeaway’s still warm. Someone pops a bottle. A friend flips a card: “Middle Eastern Delight.” Phones drop. Eyebrows rise. The ingredient draft begins — kimchi, truffle oil, marshmallows. Thirty seconds later you’re pitching your gooey, spicy shakshouka masterpiece while everyone heckles and tries to outdo you. The critic bangs their spoon — verdict delivered. Applause optional, but inevitable. Another round? Always. How it works 1. Flip a Critic Card – “Satisfy my sweet tooth”, “Make me a sandwich”, etc. 2. Draft and change your ingredients – fate deals the weird pantry; make it work. 3. Sell your dish – 30 seconds to tempt the critic’s imagination. 4. Relish the verdict – glory (and giggles) served family‑style; roles rotate. What’s in the box • 264 Ingredient Cards – from prickly pear to instant noodles, printed on linen‑finish stock that survives saucy game nights. • 48 Critic Cards – new flavour twists every shuffle. • Quick‑start rules – unbox, shuffle, play in 120 seconds. ??? 3–6 players ⏱ 10–30 min ? Ages 10+