Smack N Cheese

Gameplay

Smack N Cheese is a fast-paced card game all about mac and cheese! Players compete to complete their Smack N Cheese set by collecting cards with all the necessary tools and ingredients to build the perfect mac and cheese meal.

The game comes with a deck of cards and two Smack-A-Roni noodles, which are giant elbow macaroni noodles that squeak when you smack them. The deck of cards consists of four different categories of items: a vessel—either a plate or a bowl, a utensil—either a fork or a spoon, a cheese—yellow or orange, and a noodle shape—elbow macaroni or shell pasta. Each card may also have one of three toppings on it: blue cheese, green onions, and bacon bits.

To begin, divide the deck evenly among players and place the Smack-A-Roni noodles in the center of play. If there are only two players, just one Smack-A-Roni noodle is necessary. Players then take turns playing cards face up into a central pile. If a match comes up, players race to smack the mac! Whoever smacks first earns one of the two matching cards.

What constitutes a match? If the same item appears on two cards in a row, it’s a match. Alternatively, if the same topping appears on two cards in a row, regardless of what item it accompanies, it’s a match. Note: if someone smacks the mac and there is not a valid match, they must give back one of the cards they’ve collected from winning.

Play continues until one player collects the full Smack N Cheese set, which consists of at least one vessel, utensil, cheese type, and noodle type. First to complete the set wins!

History

Gummy Grab was invented by Jordan Goddard and is published by Vango Toys. Vango Toys is an award-winning toys and games company based in Oregon. They are dedicated to sparking creativity and eliminating boredom through engaging, interactive play. They pride themselves on enlisting the target audience to test and experiment their toy products before they are released—children!

Reception & Awards

Smack N Cheese is currently a finalist for the 2026 People of Play TAGIE Award in the Game Innovator of the Year category.