Welcome to Restaurant Week in Bistro Bay! Competing restaurants are gearing up to impress as they take on exciting challenges, all while preparing for a visit from the renowned Critic who will determine the top restaurateur in town. In this 2-5 player game, you’ll send your team of skilled Chefs across the city to gather the finest ingredients and craft winning dishes before your rivals do. Critter Kitchen is a strategic game where players secretly assign their three unique Chefs to different locations, racing to collect top-tier ingredients while staying one step ahead of the competition. But beware—rumors are swirling about the Critic’s preferences, and your Chefs might just overhear some valuable hints. With a variety of Critics, Rumors, and Restaurateur abilities, no two games are ever the same, ensuring a fresh and dynamic experience every time you play! Game Components: 1 Game Box with a chipboard insert 1 Rulebook 1 Expansive Waterfront Board (main game board) 8 Location Boards (including 2 larger boards) 5 Player Boards 1 Solo Player Mat 5 Folding Player Shields 6 Punchboard Sheets (A) – featuring ingredients, spices, rumors, soup, stars, Zous Chefs, and more 5 Punchboard Sheets (B) – player plates 160 Poker-Sized Cards, including: Player Locations Zous Chefs Critics Challenges Restaurateurs Rumors Solo Decks Reference Cards 1 Cloth Bag 20 Custom Meeples, Silk-Screen Printed on Both Sides: 5 Mouse Chefs 5 Lizard Chefs 5 Boar Chefs 5 Chef Hat Tokens 1 Wooden Round Marker, silk-screen printed on both sides Prepare your kitchen, outwit your rivals, and become the greatest restaurateur in Critter Kitchen!