Brew up Your Dream Café with Café Baras

We’re excited to kick off our first Game of the Month of 2026 with Café Baras!  

Welcome to the coziest corner of animal town!  In Café Baras, everyone is searching for a warm place to unwind with a snack and the perfect cup of coffee. As a capybara with a passion for caffeine, it’s always been your dream to open the most inviting café around, and now it’s finally here! 

In the game, you’ll design your dream café using beautiful dual-use cards that can become food, drinks or charming décor. Each turn, you’ll decide whether to add a card to your café or serve one of the many whimsical capybara customers who stop by. Meeting their specific food and décor requests earns you coins and points, and if you satisfy all of your customers’ needs, they’ll become a loyal regular, rewarding you with valuable bonus points at the end of the game. 

Of course, you won’t be alone in your pursuit of café success. Competing coffee shops are opening throughout town, creating a friendly rivalry as everyone works to craft the most inviting and successful space. Thoughtful decisions, smart card combinations and a cozy atmosphere will help set your café apart from the rest. 

Everything you need to bring your café to life comes in the box, including 83 Café Cards, 12 Special Guest Cards, 4 Counter Cards and 33 Coin Tokens, all beautifully illustrated to enhance the cozy theme. 

Designed for 2–4 players ages 8 and up, Café Baras can be played in about 30 minutes and offers an easy-to-learn tableau-building experience that’s ideal for families and kids. Fans of games like 7 Wonders and Creature Comforts will feel right at home.  

Created by the team behind Creature Comforts, Café Baras is filled with adorable artwork, thoughtful gameplay and plenty of heart. This light, charming tableau-building game blends strategy, cozy vibes and adorable artwork into a delightful experience that’s perfect for families, kids and casual gamers alike. It’s the perfect choice for relaxed game nights, cozy afternoons and starting the year with a game everyone can enjoy.  

So grab a cup of coffee, invite some friends and start building the café of your dreams! 

Café Baras is available now at your local Barnes & Noble or online.