Cake Mania (2006)

Developer: Sandlot Games
Publisher: Sandlot Games, rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbH, Majesco, Astraware, Real Networks
Platforms: Web browser, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Legacy Mobile Device, PlayStation 2
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 4 player ratings
Completionist: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful juggling act of baking and serving customers under ticking-clock pressure, with just enough urgency to keep you clicking furiously while still feeling warm and approachable.

time-pressuredcasualupbeatlight-heartedfast-pacedrewardingcozyprogressively challenging

About

Welcome to Cake Mania! Jill, our hero, has returned from culinary school, only to find her beloved grandparents' bakery closed down. Business has taken a drastic downturn because a new Mega-Mart store opened in the neighborhood. Help Jill save the day by opening a bakery, and earn enough money to re-open her grandparents' shop in this beautiful, fast-paced adventure. Upgrade your equipment and set up 4 different bakeries in exotic locales. Serve up seasonal confectionary delights to a variety of customers. See if you have what it takes to save the Evans Bakery!

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