How many players is Hey Waiter!?

Hey Waiter! plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Hey Waiter! take to play?

A game of Hey Waiter! takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Hey Waiter! any good?

Hey Waiter! rates 6.2/10 from 297 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around hand management, team-based game.

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Hey Waiter! (2010)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 30 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Hey Waiter!

Hey Waiter! is the first published design from Tichu fan extraordinaire Anthony Rubbo, and while it's not a trick-taking game, it is a game with tricky card play. Each player is a waiter trying to deliver his stack of dishes before anyone else, with the dishes being represented by a stack of colored chips on a face-down card. Players each have a hand of cards, a few of which might be special action cards while the majority will be divided into two narrow rectangles.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Team-Based Game · Designer: Anthony Rubbo

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Hey Waiter! FAQ

How many players is Hey Waiter!?: Hey Waiter! plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Hey Waiter! take to play?: A game of Hey Waiter! takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hey Waiter! any good?: Hey Waiter! rates 6.2/10 from 297 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around hand management, team-based game.