Nature / Type: Dexterity game
Who would love this: Anyone who loves dexterity games + good old-fashioned barbecue
My kids absolutely lost their minds when they spotted the pixelated styling of Barbecubes in this tiny tin from Alley Cat Games . The video-game, Minecrafty vibe had them locked in instantly - and honestly, if you’re weak to cute dexterity games like we are, you’re done for. Thank you Let's Play Games for providing this review copy!
Why I love ❤️ this game:
(1) Flip A Card + Place An Item On Grill Racks
To set up: Empty the tin onto the table, pop the grill racks onto the base, shuffle the cards - Done! Barbecubes is ready to go. On your turn, flip a card and place the depicted meat using the teeny tongs (yes, tiny tweezers!) onto the required grill bars - sometimes balancing on one tricky bar, sometimes stretched across two. Some cards even demand your non-dominant hand for extra chaos. You may nudge existing items if you need to. Drop a piece outside the tin? No biggie- pick it up and try again. But drop it into the tin or knock something off the grill? That card is yours. Collect two cards and you’re out. Last griller standing wins!
(2) Dexterity Game With Hints Of Strategy
We love the lighthearted fun with just enough strategy. As the grill fills up, the tension rises. The more tense you get, the more you shake, the more spectacularly you might mess up. A delicious vicious circle. The rules don’t forbid “creative” interpretations, so yes, you’ll get players placing meat on its flat side or trying odd angles—annoying but totally beatable. Much like a real BBQ, space becomes premium fast. Strategy sneaks in through clever placements, sneaky nudges, and trying to make life just a little harder for the next player.
(3) Tiny Adorable Components + Pixelated Minecrafty-Vibe Meats
We are fully obsessed with the tiny wooden steaks, burger patties, fish, bacon strips, and sausages. And the fact that the tin becomes the grill? Love it! The pixelated meats are too adorable! Cards are clean and clear, the tongs feel sturdy, and the wooden grates fit perfectly.
(4) Portable, Crowd-Pleasing, Travel-Friendly Game
This is a portable, silly, crowd-pleasing dexterity game. You can take it anywhere and play with almost anyone. My only tiny gripe: the lid doesn’t stay shut well enough to throw straight into a backpack- but this is easily solved with an elastic band.
# gifted in exchange for review
Where to buy this:
https://www.m-g.com.au/product/barbecubes/
Find your local game stores here: https://www.localgamestores.com.au/
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