Sanity Test for Bacon, Letters and Tomatoes

83/100
Final Score
Players will easily be able to play the game using this exceptional rulebook.
Completed August 27, 2017 by tresjax

Rules 64/80

Structure 9/9

Clear and easy to follow.

Requirements 0/3

Play time and age range should be included. Icons will suffice.

Introduction 2/3

Short but adequate.

Overview 2/3

Clear and concise.

Component List 5/5

The distribution chart on the quick-start guide is an added bonus for players. You might mention it in the components section so players know it's there.

Component Pictures 2/3

Not needed. They show up throughout the rules.

Setup 8/10

Nitpicking here, but are cards dealt face up or face down? Can players look at them?
For parallel construction, "words not in the ..." Rather than "word."

Setup Pictures 5/7

Not needed, though a setup diagram is always welcome.

Game Play 15/15

"Double-ended ingredient cards" is a little awkward and is worth explanation. Something like this would provide clarity: "Each card has two ingredients. When playing, orient the ingredient you wish to use so the letter reads correctly when facing you."
"On your turn, you can ..." State clearly that players can take as many actions as they wish, provided they have enough cards in their hand.
"The value of the check's total ..." Is an important rule and should not be in parentheses.
At least one example of a Guest Check that requires more than one burger would be helpful. Do any of them require specific ingredients?

Game Play Pictures 5/7

On the first full page of the rules, highlighting the prices and showing that the bottom "W" isn't used would make a good picture even more helpful.

End Point 2/6

What happens if players tie? They'll want to know.

Overall Comprehension 4/4

The rules are easy to follow, and everything is included.

Clarity 3/3

The rules are very well-written.

Presentation 2/2

The rules look great. Headings and subheadings guide the reader through the rules. Page numbers are needed.

Shop Presentation 19/20

Ad 3/3

Everything looks great and targets its audience well.

Backdrop 1/1

The repeating logo is a bit unfortunate, but the background art is engaging.

Logo 1/1

Action Shots 5/5

The shots look great. Having multiple angles and the game in play is excellent.

Description 4/5

Video 5/5

Concise, but tells players everything they need to know. And it's attractive.


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