Order up, folks! This week on Current Plays Jordan and Thomas are cookin’ up burgers, slingin’ pizza, and movin’ cola like hotcakes in Food Chain Magnate, the big daddy of strategic restaurant games! From hiring errand boys and management trainees to building a marketing machine that’d make the Mad Men blush, this game is all about thinkin’ ahead while stayin’ ready to change gears at the drop of a hat.

The hosts gab about what makes Food Chain Magnate such a stone-cold classic. The long-term strategies are sharper than a chrome tailfin, but the game still keeps you on your toes with quick tactical pivots, surprise radio campaigns, and neighbourhood food wars that can turn a booming burger joint into a real floparoo. Every milestone matters, every hire counts, and every turn feels like a battle for suburban supremacy.

And baby, this Deluxe Edition is the bee’s knees. The upgraded components and slick presentation make the whole experience feel deluxe in the truest sense of the word. 

So grab a milkshake, tune in to the jukebox, and don’t forget to market that lemonade!