Speculaas

About the game

What is Speculaas?

Speculaas is a simultaneous card drafting, card laying, set collection game for 1-5 players, ages 10+, playing time around 20 min. Speculaas are spiced shortbread cookies originating from the Netherlands and Belgium which are molded into different shapes usually depicting windmills, ships and animals. The spice mix is made from cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and white pepper. In Speculaas players are pastry chefs who are trying to score the most victory points by collecting Spice cards and matching them with Recipe (scoring) cards. —description from the designer

How it plays

Mechanics

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Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in Speculaas?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?