The first edition of Got what it bakes/Van s tnival d? is being produced in Hungarian, and is currently in manufacturing. If there is sufficient international interest, an English-language edition may be published in the future. Van s tnival d? = Got What It Bakes? is a thematic, strategy-driven board game for 1–4 players, where everyone steps into the oven-warmed shoes of a passionate artisan baker. Across three intense and flavorful rounds, you ll gather ingredients, manage your time and resources, and bake delicious recipes to earn points — all while balancing the unpredictability of dice rolls and the satisfaction of strategic planning. Theme & Story The game is inspired by the world of home baking, especially the renewed love for sourdough and pastry-making that blossomed during the COVID era. Each player runs their own cozy bakery, starting from scratch with just a little time, a few coins, and a handful of recipes. As you bake more and invest in your kitchen, your bakery grows into a well-oiled oven of efficiency and creativity. Your sourdough starter is alive. The timer is ticking. Customers are hungry. Will you bake it now? Core Gameplay Mechanics Draft & Write Mechanism: This is a roll & write style game with a twist: instead of simply rolling dice, you draft them from shared pools. Each die you take influences which ingredients you collect, and how you proceed with your recipes. Resource Management: Players must manage two core resources — Time and Money — along with a supply of ingredients. Baking requires careful planning, and sometimes even improvisation under pressure. Recipe Fulfillment: Each round, you ll select and fulfill sweet or savory recipes, using dice to collect ingredients and choosing whether to spend time or gamble with a risk roll to bake under pressure (via the Bake It Now! action). Upgrades & Refreshers: Permanent kitchen upgrades (like a Mixer or Dough Board) and single-use refreshers (like an Iced Coffee) allow players to manipulate dice, earn bonuses, or gain extra resources — adding layers of strategy and engine-building potential. Multiple Game Modes: Solo Mode: Beat score thresholds and complete challenges alone. Competitive Mode: Secret goal cards drive each player s unique scoring strategy. Cooperative Mode: Shared objectives require teamwork, donations, and planning — but everyone wins or loses together. Strategic Depth While luck plays a role through dice rolls and card draws, Got What It Bakes? is a highly tactical game that rewards efficiency, foresight, and adaptive thinking. Key strategic choices include: - Choosing when to spend time vs. risking a rushed bake - Managing leftover ingredients in your pantry for later turns - Deciding when to invest in upgrades and which refreshers to buy - Timing your baking and maximizing recipe points within only 3 rounds What Makes It Unique Deeply Thematic Experience: From the use of real recipe types to the inclusion of time-pressure decisions that mimic real kitchen stress, the game immerses players in the baking process both narratively and mechanically. Tight, Replayable Structure: With only 3 rounds and fast-paced turns, the game stays engaging and easy to replay, especially with different player counts and modes. Creative Visual Design: The game s charming illustrations and clear iconography help communicate rules intuitively, even to younger or newer players. Customizable Difficulty: The game includes multiple difficulty settings and optional simplified modes for children or casual players, making it family-friendly while still challenging for strategists. Van s tnival d? = Schlau gebacken! ist ein thematisches, strategieorientiertes Brettspiel f r 1–4 Spieler, in dem alle in die ofenwarmen Schuhe eines leidenschaftlichen B ckermeisters schl pfen. Über drei intensive, geschmackvolle Runden hinweg sammelt ihr Zutaten, verwaltet Zeit und Ressourcen und backt k stliche Rezepte, um Siegpunkte zu erzielen – st

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