A Look at 'Hey There Fatty'

Written by Zeke Perez Jr.

If you know me and my tubby self, you know food and I go together like peanut butter and jelly, beans and rice, or peas and carrots. I live by a simple motto: FOE, or ‘Food Over Everything’. So, when I heard about Hey There Fatty, my stomach grumbled with excitement. A game all about food? Be still my beating heart. The team at Chocolate Crackers, LLC (that name is fitting) brought their brand-new card game out to the Indie Zone at DreamHack Denver. It did very well.
 
Hey There Fatty was nominated for DreamHack 2017’s Best Multiplayer Experience Award. That is a feat in and of itself, but it’s even more amazing when considering that Hey There Fatty was a lone card came competing against a pack of video games. To throw a cherry on top of that delicious sundae of impressiveness: Hey There Fatty won the award! I stopped by the game’s booth at DreamHack to see what makes it such a great game.
 
The booth was hard to miss, anchored by a huge Chinese takeout box emblazoned with the game’s name. The cards were spread out on a table, next to an awesome ‘How To Play’ infographic. The game’s creators, Anthony and Cory, were also on hand to describe the game and lead playthroughs throughout the day.
 
You can read the full details on how to play on their site, but in essence, players draw food cards to place on their imaginary plate, which they consume when an ‘Eat’ card is drawn. Over the course of the game, players will consume and burn calories, with the goal of maintaining a healthy diet and finishing with as few as possible. Each game comes with one die, 49 junk food cards, 272 draw pile cards, and a fortune cookie.
 
The game is a blast for many reasons. It’s a good ol’ sit down card game with a unique story and style of play. It’s the type of game that you can revisit time after time and still have fun playing, thanks to the twists and turns that come with the draw pile cards and the unpredictability of the luck of the draw. Plus, it’s relatively easy to pick up, so you’ll have no problem showing it off to new players. The art style is silly, fun, and visually appealing, with anthropomorphized foods bringing the game to life. A very French piece of French toast, a muscular leek, and a literal chicken strip are just some of the cards that are sure to give you a laugh.
 
As of October 23rd, the kickstarter for Hey There Fatty is now live and wraps up on November 22nd. The game will retail for $24.99 but a ‘Meat and Potatoes’ pledge of $15 will secure it for you. They currently have a few cool products in their shop, including a ‘Leek’s Ultimate Physiques’ gym shirt that I may or may not have my eye on. If you’re looking for a new way to have fun with friends and family, consider supporting this silly and strategic award-winning game. You’re sure to have that nice, full feeling that comes after a good meal.

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