Café International

About

Café International is a strategic board game where players arrange guests at tables based on nationality and gender to maximize points. Each turn you draw guest cards and place them on a grid, earning points for matching groups while avoiding conflicts. The goal is to clear tables efficiently as the game progresses, balancing short-term gains with long-term planning. Single player modes offer structured puzzles while multiplayer and split-screen options let you compete directly with friends. The simple grid-based mechanics hide a sharp mental challenge requiring careful spatial reasoning. This digital adaptation of a 1989 German Board Game of the Year winner retains the original’s clever design. With over a million physical copies sold worldwide the game’s reputation for strategic depth remains intact. Players appreciate the quick setup and replayability across multiple difficulty levels. While the cartoonish guest designs feel dated by modern standards the straightforward gameplay and competitive multiplayer keep it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts and strategy fans. The PC and mobile ports run smoothly with intuitive controls making it easy to pick up despite the game’s 12-year age.

Storyline

Using the officially licensed caricatures from the original board game, you'll find that not every guest wants to sit next to each other in Café International. So it's up to you to keep everyone happy, by seating them at the right tables, according to their nationality and gender to score maximum points. Every puzzle fan will simply love Café International! Although the rules are straightforward and the game is easy to play, it's sure to challenge even the most strategically gifted minds. To be awarded maximum points, you'll need to clear as many tables as possible by really thinking about where to seat your randomly chosen guest cards... Café International is packed with endless fun - it's the perfect way to test your strategic might against friends, family and colleagues!