Did your parents ever tell you not to play with your food? We probably got told that every time we sat down at the table.
In video games, food is fair game, and in the following top titles, you can live out all your food-flinging fantasies – without the wrath of mom and dad.
Here are our Top 5 ways to play with food. Check out the list then tell us your favorites.
Tell us: What are your Top 5 favorite food games?
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'Cooking Mama'
Majestic’s “Cooking Mama” will you have cooking up lots of tasty dishes right there on your handheld Nintendo DS. In this game, you’ll virtually cut and stir ingredients – but all the recipes are real.
The game even lets you experiment with the ingredients while cooking, resulting in your own original creations. And the best part: No messy cleanup afterwards!";
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'Cake Mania'
If desserts are more your speed, maybe you should try your hand at being a baker. Sandlot’s “Cake Mania” will have you making individualized cakes for a highly picky clientele.
If you’re fast, you’ll make a lot of money, enabling you to fix up your bakery with a state-of-the-art kitchen. But if you’re slow, these finicky customers will walk out the door – taking all your hopes and dreams with them.";
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'Diner Dash'
Fine dining isn’t just about preparation – there’s also the customer-service aspect. That’s where PlayFirst’s “Diner Dash” comes in. In this fun casual game, you’ll seat, serve and clean up after hungry patrons at your very own restaurant.
Like in “Cake Mania,” your success in “Diner Dash” depends on how quickly and skillfully you can do your job. Do it well and you’ll make lots of money and be able to open up nicer – and more expensive – restaurants. But if you’re slow, your famished customers will head for the exits.
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'Burgertime'
No list of great food games would be complete without Bally Midway’s “Burgertime,” the classic arcade game that had you running around making burgers while trying to avoid the rogue egg, pickle and hot dog that were out to get you.
The meat, buns and lettuce are laid out on a grid. Walking over each component causes it to fall down one level, eventually resulting in a completed burger sitting on a tray below. While this may not be the most sanitary way to make a meal, it’s definitely the most fun! ";
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'Tapper' aka 'Root Beer Tappper'
Ever thought working in a bar would be fun – except for the hours? If so, you’ve got to check out Data East’s “Tapper” (or Bally Midway’s kid-friendly version “Root Beer Tapper” – same game, different sign on the door).
This arcade game has you working at a watering hole with four long bars – and many thirsty regulars. To advance, you’ll need to move fast – pouring, serving and cleaning up the empties. This fun and fast-paced game will keep you on your toes right up to last call.
Tell us: What are your Top 5 favorite food games?
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