Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Stack colorful cake layers by eye, connect matching fillings, and convert collected sugar cubes into hidden victory points.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Read the full game description
Cherry on the Cake is a family tile-placement game in which every player builds a tall, colorful cake. Each round, players secretly choose one of two available layers, then place it without first testing the fit. Matching color bands connect the new layer to the cake below and award sugar cubes, which fill jars and convert into hidden point chips. Unused layers pass to a neighbor, keeping everyone involved while later choices become increasingly tense. After seven rounds, points and golden sugar cubes determine the best baker.
