I’m constantly on the hunt for fun cooperative games to play with the fam. It can be tricky because everyone tends to want something a little different. I just recently discovered a new winner though and after completing the demo with Kara I had to come tell you about Ale&Tale Tavern!
This is a fantasy tavern management game that has a little bit of everything. You and up to three friends are tasked with fixing up and running a tavern. They have released a free version called “First Pints” that gives you a glimpse into the early parts of the game. Inside the Tavern you need to keep it clean and decorate it. You also need to collect ingredients and organize a menu. Once you flip the sign outside to “Open” customers will start coming in and making orders. You’ll need people in the kitchen cooking the food and someone running tables. When you’re not open for business, you can explore the woods around your tavern for delicious new animals to eat while fighting off zombies and other monsters. The gameplay is solid and covers a lot of bases. There really is something here for everyone I think. The Demo only has about an hour of content but Kara and I had a blast and immediately put it on our wishlist!
-Gabe out
