# Café International

> Strategic board game of seating international guests to score points. (iPhone/iPad app by Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-international/id526073166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324565007)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-international/id526073166/reviews.md

## What is Café International?

* Legendary game - Board Game of The Year 1989 Germany, over one million sold *
* Five Star rating by customers in iTunes Germany - the motherland of the board game - thousands sold *
* Midlifegamer.net: "An excellent purchase for fans of strategy board games" (8/10) *
* Geeks with Juniors: "An excellent way to experience a classic board game with friends and family." *
* AppZapp: "The app completely captures all the fun that the board game offered." (5/5) *
* AppTudes: "A great addition to any family's digital board game collection." (4/5) *
* Boardgamegeek.com: "Café International on iOS is a great way to experience this classic 'Spiel des Jahres' winner." (3/4) 

* guten-app-etit.de: "Café International: for us currently the best (family) game for iOS" *  

The legendary game (Board Game of The Year 1989 Germany, over one million sold) is back, a fun and challenging strategic board game for iPhone and iPad!

Using the officially licensed caricatures from the original board game, you'll find that not every guest wants to sit next to each other in Café International. So it's up to you to keep everyone happy, by seating them at the right tables, according to their nationality and gender to score maximum points.

Every puzzle fan will simply love Café International! Although the rules are straightforward and the game is easy to play, it's sure to challenge even the most strategically gifted minds. To be awarded maximum points, you'll need to clear as many tables as possible by really thinking about where to seat your randomly chosen guest cards...

Café International is packed with endless fun - it's the perfect way to test your strategic might against friends, family and colleagues!

• Strategically place international guests at tables to earn points
• Optimized graphics for new iPad and iPhone 5 with full Retina support
• Quick tutorial for an easy start
• Help function for when you need visual clues
• Choose from Multiplayer, Solitaire, Classic or Time Game
• Add up to four players in Classic mode
• Challenge against up to 3 computer opponents each with 3 levels of skill
• Play friends, family and meet new people around the world through turn-based online gaming (asynchronous multiplayer) via Gamecenter (iOS 5 or newer)
• Game Center integration for worldwide high score and achievements

For an optimal adaptation to your iPad or iPhone, we blended the most popular rules of the boardgame and the cardgame to a great new playing experience. With a medium-sized and variable floorplan, this version offers not only the best possible overview about the available tables, but also revives all the well-known elements of the boardgame, like the bar and the Jokers.

## Key features

- Seat international guests strategically
- Score maximum points
- Multiple game modes
- Play against AI or online
- Optimized graphics
- Quick tutorial and help function

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-international/id526073166/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful game

*2024-08-06*

I would like to thank the developers for creating such a great premium game without in app purchases. Please continue to update and suport this great game

### 5/5 — Fun

*2024-05-04*

Challenging and fun

### 4/5 — One of My Fav Games

*2023-10-30*

Love the game! Played on my iPhone for a years, then started playing on my iPad. Love the music played on iPad. Only critique would be the portrayal of the African man.

### 4/5 — Café International

*2023-05-29*

The game play is okay. It’s insulting that Africa is deemed a country rather than a continent (containing more countries than Europe). It’s hard to distinguish between the male & female wild cards. Both probably reflect the original game. The app is easy to use.

### 5/5 — Fantastic and puzzler solo and in multiplayer

*2022-12-03*

Lord do I love this app and the real game. If you like a game that is laid back, easy to play, but is a strategic game that does the math and rules for you in a playful way, give this a go—there’s a reason it won awards in real life (and is still in print). A great game and a wonderful digital version that has a dedicated solo mode included with it. Try closing two tables at once and pick up major points.

### 2/5 — Annoying stereotypical voices

*2022-07-30*

I love the game but the voices are so stereotypical of cultures that it becomes infuriating

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2022-06-13*

Nice version of an obscure spiel de jahres winner.

### 5/5 — Very well-done app, great game

*2021-08-31*

This is a very clever card game. Super easy to learn and play, but it does take some strategic thinking. 

I play solo, and I love that there are different options for solo: solitaire, or against the AI, which is very smart. 

Everything works flawlessly. And I appreciate the fair price with no ads or IAP. I’m glad there are good developers like this out there. 

This is one of my favorite phone card games now. 

The only thing to be aware of is, on a phone, the flag icons on the cards are very small. Once you’re more familiar with the cards, however, that becomes less of an issue. Still, many people would probably prefer this on an iPad, especially if eyesight is an issue. 

Thanks for a great game!

### 5/5 — Awesome implementation

*2021-08-04*

Of a great card game version of a cool board game. Asynchronous play works great, too!

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2020-11-10, version 3.0.4*

I love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Café International

### What is Café International?

Café International is a digital adaptation of a legendary strategic board game. Players strategically seat international guests at tables according to their nationality and gender to score points and clear tables. The app captures the fun and challenge of the original board game.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include strategically placing guests to earn points, optimized graphics for Retina displays, a quick tutorial, a help function, and multiple game modes like Multiplayer, Solitaire, Classic, and Time Game. You can also play against AI opponents or other players online via Gamecenter.

### How much does Café International cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, in-app purchases, or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game.

### What devices is Café International compatible with?

The app is optimized for iPhone and iPad, with specific mentions of optimized graphics for new iPads and iPhone 5 with full Retina support. Online multiplayer functionality requires iOS 5 or newer.

### Who would enjoy playing Café International?

This app is ideal for fans of strategy board games, puzzle enthusiasts, and families looking for a challenging yet fun game. Its straightforward rules make it easy to learn, while its strategic depth appeals to seasoned players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2023-11-30

• Café International now runs on Apple Silicon computers too! You can play Café International on your Mac online with thousands of players worldwide.
• We have updated the technology under the hood. You should not notice any changes. Please make sure all your devices you are playing Café International on are updated to the new version. You will not be able to play online with old versions of the game once you have used the new version .

### 3.1.2 — 2021-09-19

Small improvements

### 3.1.1 — 2021-07-23

Small improvements

### 3.1.0 — 2021-02-07

Small improvements

### 3.0.9 — 2021-01-15

Small improvements

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