PREPARATION:
No slicing, dicing, spicing, stirring, mixing or pre-heating necessary. Shuffle each
of the 4 decks and place them on their corners of the board. Each player selects a color
token and places it on the START COOKIN' COOKS‘ CHOICE space.
OBJECT:
Be the first player to collect 8 cards, 2 from each deck. And while you’re doing
that enjoy the experience of sharing, friendship and laughter.
THE PLAY:
The hungriest player goes first. Play continues to the left.
TO START THE
GAME:
The first player takes a card from any deck, rolls the die to pick a question,
directive or task on the card, and tries to accomplish what the card asks. If the player
is successful, he or she collects the card and moves ahead the number of spaces indicated
on the card.
It’s three
easy steps on each turn.
See the Condensed Soup Recipe below.
CONDENSED
SOUP RECIPE:
Do this on every turn:
1. Pick a card.
2. Roll the die.
3. Do what the card says to collect a card and to move your token.
Here’s
more about the three steps.
PICK A CARD: The space your token is on at the start of your turn determines which
card deck you pick from. For example, if the Red player’s token is sitting on a KEY
INGREDIENTS space, then a KEY INGREDIENTS card is selected.
Cooks’
Choice Space: This is a wild space. A player here can choose a card from any of the 4
decks.
Each of the 4
decks gives you a very different play experience. We'll talk about them later.
ROLL THE DIE:
You can roll a picture of a spoon, bowl or pot of soup. See below:
These pictures
match the symbols on cards which determine which of the three challenges you must answer
or accomplish.
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Don't be modest! List 3 of
your best qualities
MATCH 2 MOVE 3 |
*Perri rolled a bowl and must do what the bowl “says.”
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* Cool ! List 3 fads you really got into.
MATCH 2 MOVE 1 |
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Free association! List the
first 7 things that come into your mind, when you hear the word "birthday."
MATCH 4 MOVE 2 |
COLLECTING A
CARD & MOVING A TOKEN: If you do what the card asks, then you get to keep it. Move
your token clockwise around the board the number of spaces that the card says. Your turn
is over. If you don’t do what the card says, discard the card near its deck. Your
token stays where it is and your turn is over.
ALL ABOUT THE
CARDS: The 4 card decks are explained below. IMPORTANT: Only the player whose turn it is
may collect a card and move!
KEY INGREDIENTS:
These cards ask you to define yourself by identifying things that affect your daily life.
You do this by listing your favorite things to eat, smell, read, watch etc. The fun is
that everyone gets to participate. Here’s what to do when you draw a card:
1.Read aloud the
listing that the die indicates. It may say list 1 or as many as 7 things
2. All players
then secretly write down their lists on sheets from
the pad.
3. Read your
list aloud. Players compare their answers with yours. Count your total number of matches.
If you have as many or more than the card asks, you win the card and move your token as
directed. See below.
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Don't be modest! List 3 of
your best qualities
MATCH 2 MOVE 3 |
*Perri matched 2 fads. She keeps the card
and moves ahead 1 space on the board. |
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* Cool ! List 3 fads you really got into.
MATCH 2 MOVE 1 |
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Free association! List the
first 7 things that come into your mind, when you hear the word "birthday."
MATCH 4 MOVE 2 |
SPECIAL
SEASONINGS: These cards use a multiple choice format and challenge you to guess how a
particular player would respond to a special situation. Here’s what to do if you draw
this card:
1. Identify the person you
must match. The top of the card tells you who it is.
2. Read the situation
aloud that the die indicates. You and the selected player secretly write down your a., b.
or c. answer. Then check your answers. If it’s a match, keep the card and move your
token ahead the number of spaces the card directs. See reverse side.
Who? The tallest player |
*It’s Richard’s turn. Justin is
the tallest player at the table and Richard guesses he likes his salsa
“hot.” He was right,
Justin chose “b.” |
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*This player most likely likes salsa:
a. Mild. b. Hot.
c. Liquid fire.
MOVE 2 |
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Asked to
describe "God" in one word, this player would say: a. Powerful. b. Loving. c.
Forgiving
MOVE 3 |
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If witnessing
an accident, this player would: a. Stay calm. b. Scream, c. Go into shock.
MOVE 1 |
SECRET
INGREDIENTS: These cards ask you to discover some information about another player –
often it is something that is not well known. Here’s what to do when you draw a card:
1. Identify the
player you must get the info from. The top of the card tells you who it is.
2. Read aloud
the question the die indicates.
3. Ask the
designated player up to 5 “yes” or “no” questions. You can guess
anytime during the questioning.
If you’re
successful in getting the answer, collect the card and move your token the number of
spaces the card says. See below.
Who? The player two seats to your right. |
*It’s Perri’s
turn. She chooses Richard because he’s sitting two seats to her right. She has to
discover what
his favorite Italian meal is. She asks, “Is it long and skinny?” He says
“No.” She asks is it small and square?” He says “Yes.” She
guesses ravioli which is correct. |
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Discover this
player's favorite thing to do on a date.
MOVE 1 |
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Lookin' good!
At what age did this person first wear formal attire. Tux for him; gown for her
MOVE 2 |
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*Mangia, mangia! What is this player's favorite Italian dinner?
MOVE 3 |
FAVORITE
RECIPES: These cards ask players to tell the group some kind of short, personal story.
Here’s what to do when you draw this card:
1. Read the question aloud
that the die indicates.
2. Then tell a story to the group that the question prompts. When finished, keep the card
and move your token the number of spaces the card says.
LIVING YOUR DREAM |
* It’s
Justin’s turn and he tells the group that he would love to be on the front page of
the newspaper for winning the Masters Tournament – he’s a golf nut and a decent
player. Then he tells the group about his recent
vacation to Augusta to see the match. |
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*If you could be on the front page of the newspaper tomorrow, what would you like
the story to be?
MOVE 2 |
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Tell us a story about the
greatest opportunity given to you.
MOVE 1 |
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Tell us a story about
camping or roughing it in the great outdoors.
MOVE 3 |
UH OH!
SOUP’S NOT DONE. TRY AGAIN! When playing any of the above cards, if a player is not
able to make the number of matches, the correct match, discover the secret or tell that
particular story, that player does not collect a card and stays on the same space until
his or her next turn to try again.
STIR IT UP!
Occasionally, the die directs you to a task on a card that is different that any of the
other challenges. Some are fun directives like doing exercises or telling a player you
like him, etc. They’re sprinkled throughout all 4 card decks and are always marked
“STIR IT UP!” Complete the task to collect the card and move your token.
Who? The player two seats to your left. |
* It’s
Perri’s turn. She stirs it up by shuffling the “Key Ingredients” card deck.
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When was
the last time this player attended a wedding?
MOVE 1 |
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What kind
of sporting event did this player last attend?
MOVE 3 |
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*STIR IT UP! SHUFFLE ONE OF THE CARD DECKS NOW.
MOVE 3 |
SOUP’S
DONE!
The game is over when any player collects at least 2 cards from each of the 4 decks. The
first player to do so, wins the game.
COOKING TIPS:
If for any
reason, you cannot choose the player that a card indicates to either match or find out
something about, just pick any player to answer.
Matches do not
have to be exact in this game. For example, If someone says candy makes them smile and a
player has listed
“chocolate,” we
think that’s close enough for a match. There’s never one real winner in
this game game. Everyone who plays wins. You’ll enjoy discovering things about each
other and sharing life-affirming experiences. Just
as the Chicken Soup for the Soul books open the heart and rekindle the spirit, the game
will do so, too.
TEAM PLAY:
Any number of people can play. Just split the group into teams. Everyone can play KEY
INGREDIENTS together, but you may want to double the number to be matched for more of a
challenge. In the case of the 3 other decks, each team chooses a player to compete
one-on-one.
© 1999 Cardinal Industries, Inc.,
L.I.C., NY 11101
© 1999 Canfield and Hansen. All Rights Reserved.
Stock No. 3100 |
