Café International

Published 1989

This game revolves around the placement of multi-national customers in a restaurant. The board shows many different tables, each with four chairs around them. The tables are grouped by nation, so the Chinese like to sit with other Chinese. However, some of the chairs are on the border between two nations, so a person from either place could occupy the seat. To further complicate this odd tile game, each of the people is either male or female, and tables must be gender-balanced. As the game progresses some tiles become unplayable...

Designers

Awards

Spiel des Jahres 1989 Winner
Café International

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45-60 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.64/5
Year
1989
BGG Rating
6.22
BGG Rank
#3923
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Café International supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A game of Café International takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Café International has a complexity rating of 1.64/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Café International is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Café International has a rating of 6.22/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,998 ratings. It is ranked #3923 overall.
Café International was designed by Rudi Hoffmann. It was published in 1989.