Le passe thé / microgame (FR)

*French version

Le passe thé (FR), originally titled A Nice Cuppa, is a thoughtful solo card game that turns everyday worries into a relaxing yet strategic puzzle. Across eight turns, players attempt to prepare the perfect cup of tea while dealing with stress, distractions, and mounting concerns that constantly interfere with carefully made plans.

Each turn introduces new Worry cards that rearrange your Tea cards and force you to adapt your strategy on the fly. Building the perfect tea sequence requires careful planning, focus, and timing. Focused Tea cards provide valuable bonuses, while unresolved worries reduce your final score and threaten your peaceful tea ritual.

With accessible rules and surprisingly meaningful decisions, this microgame delivers a calm and highly replayable solo experience in an ultra-compact format. The relaxing tea theme blends beautifully with the card management mechanics, creating a game that feels both soothing and mentally engaging.

You will enjoy Le passe thé (FR) if you are looking for a solo card game that is quick to play, strategic, and perfect for unwinding with a warm cup of tea nearby.

A Nice Cuppa is part of Button Shy's Simply Solo series, a line of minimalist solo games celebrated for offering deep gameplay with very few components. Designer Scott Almes is also known for Tiny Epic Galaxies and many other compact strategy games with strong replay value.

The artwork by Andrea Ivetic Vicai adds warmth and charm that perfectly complements the cozy atmosphere of the game.

Number of players: 1
Playing time: 15 minutes
Age: 8+