Macaraccoon

ATE DAYS TO GO!!
6 months ago – Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 10:59:35 AM

Hello Whiskers,

It’s official. Quesadillo is the crowd-pleaser. The gooey, cheesy rascal has melted hearts everywhere. I have started sketching out the character adn we should have something to show soon! We love seeing your favorites pop up in the comments. Keep them coming.

The ovens are almost out of sugar. Only “ate” days left on the campaign! Time is ticking, and the kitchen is heating up.

We’ve just had a delicious new review roll in -

"After a good handful of plays, I can confidently say that Macaraccoon is a winner. With its intuitive drafting mechanics, quick setup, and deceptively deep puzzle, this is a game that begs for just one more slice—and it’s bound to become a staple at both family gatherings and board game nights with friends.

The short and approachable rulebook might trick you into thinking the game is all icing and no filling—but don’t be fooled. Beneath the charming exterior lies a surprisingly brainy puzzle that rewards clever planning and flexibility.

Macaraccoon is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Where other puzzle-driven games like Sagrada, Azul, or Calico can make it hard to follow your opponents, the clever use of transparent cards here makes it easy—and fun—to keep track of other players’ boards. That design choice not only smooths out player interaction but also adds a layer of strategic tension. I’m especially looking forward to trying the cards that bring a little extra “take that” energy into the mix.

The sugar rush mechanic deserves special mention. There’s nothing quite like watching a carefully laid plan snap into place, chaining multiple actions together and serving up the perfect cake before your fellow bakers can react. It’s a genuinely satisfying payoff.

And then there’s the presentation. The artwork is delightful, the components are inviting, and they even work outside of the game. My children—still a little young for the full rules—have happily spent hours using the cards just to decorate cakes. That kind of crossover appeal says a lot.

In short, Macaraccoon is easy to learn, difficult to put down, and endlessly replayable. It hits the sweet spot for both seasoned board game veterans and newcomers, and I expect it to stay on my shelf for a long time to come.

- Bjørn Otto Jensen"

And… Rahdo Runs Through featured Macaraccoon! Watching those critters scramble across the countertops never gets old

As we stir towards the final leg, I need your help. Tweet, post, or BGG-boost Macaraccoon. Every little share brings more paws into the kitchen. The more chefs we gather, the sooner we can unlock the neoprene mats. I know you want them. I want them. Let’s bake them in together.

And if you still haven’t peeked at the How to Play, it’s ready for you. Spoiler: it’s tasty.

Whiskers up,
Zain

All Stretch Goals Revealed!
6 months ago – Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 01:31:49 AM

The Salty Sous are here! Well… almost. We’ve cooked up a long list of savory critters, and now it’s time to lock in the final five. Head to the main comments section and vote for your favorites. (Please don’t vote for your own entry!)

Up next: More order cards! Keep the table more chaotic! You never know what’s coming out of the oven next.

We’ve also revealed the remaining stretch goals! To unlock these, we need to get more copies out the door. I’d love nothing more than for us to hit the neoprene mats and the miniatures together.

How you can help:
– Talk about the game in your Facebook group or group chat
– Drop a comment in the main comments section about why you’re excited
– Has one of your favorite creators covered the game? Yes? Like and comment on their video. If not, tell them about it!
– And most importantly, treat yourself to a Macaron. This game wouldn’t exist without you.

-Zain <3

Name a Sous! A Salty Sous!
7 months ago – Mon, Sep 08, 2025 at 11:24:43 PM

Texture unlocked!

Linen-backed mats are in and they feel sooo good. Shuffle, flip, slam! Sugarmouth just leveled up.

Next up: Salty Sous!
You asked for claws. You asked for chaos. You asked for “take that” spice. We’re serving it hot with a whole new crew of sous-chefs.

And here’s the fun part: You get to name them!!!
Rules of the kitchen:

• Must be a cute animal
• No birds, bugs, or fish
• Needs a savoury pun

Think funny! Think Absurd! If your pun wins, we draw it out, put it in the game and your name goes straight on the card.

Drop your saltiest ideas in the comments!

Also!

The winner of the last poll was - Fudgehog! And they get the Winnest badge!

Organizers Unlocked! Next Up: Silky, Smooth Linen!
7 months ago – Sun, Sep 07, 2025 at 12:27:33 AM

Clang the pots and bang the pans. The Organizers are unlocked! Every spoon, whisk, and suspiciously sticky spatula now has a cozy little slot to call home. No more raccoons hiding ladles under their tails.

Next course on the menu: linen backed mats and boards. Silky to the touch, sturdy under pressure, and smooth enough to make those plastic cards glide like butter on a hot pan.

The kitchen crowd is growing louder by the hour. Keep stoking the fire by sharing those delicious videos, reviews, and playthroughs with anyone who is hungry for fun. Upgrade your copy of the game in process.

And now, the results of our last cook-off:
The crown for Employee of the Hour goes to Otterscotch. Clearly the cutest critter in the pantry (after me).

But a new competition is heating up.

“Most Likely to Win You a Game.”

Who has the brains, brawn, or bread rolls to clutch victory when it counts? Cast your vote in the comments on whose power will help you win and why.

Let's hear it then.

-Maca

 

We're Open For Business. Whiskers Assemble!
7 months ago – Thu, Sep 04, 2025 at 06:22:58 AM

Shift update: prep done, whiskers clean, tails high. But the kitchen floor is still littered with… tools. Spoons in one corner, sprinkles in another, raccoons hoarding dice where the flour should be. Chaos.

Time to fix it. Enter the custom dual layered vacuum form insert with lids for both boxes. The neatest, tidiest, cutest little organizer you ever saw. It keeps every tool in its place so you can focus on cooking up mischief.

And guess what? Every backer gets one, once we hit 35,000 USD.

Let’s roll up our sleeves (or fur) and spread this campaign far and wide. Share it with friends, family, your zumba instructor, your barista, your neighbor’s cat. We need more paws in the kitchen.

Meanwhile, the search is on for the Employee of the Hour. The only qualification: extreme cuteness.

Contenders are posted below. Drop your vote in the main comment section. As always, the judging is transparent… like the lid on your new insert.

I wonder who shall be deemed the worthiest. Ahem, cutest.

Good talk,

-Maca