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Complete Cookingdom Level Guide: From Beginner to Master Chef

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Core Game Analysis

Cookingdom is a challenging time management cooking game where players must fulfill customer orders, prepare ingredients, cook dishes, and deliver them within a limited time. The game combines precise time management, strategic planning, and quick reflexes, and gradually increases the difficulty through 26 carefully designed levels while introducing new cooking tools and dishes.

Each level features a three-star rating system based on completion speed, customer satisfaction, and additional tasks. Achieving a three-star success not only brings honor but also unlocks further content and special items in the game, helping players achieve better results in later levels.

Device Requirements

iOS Requirements:

  • iOS 12.0 or higher
  • Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  • At least 2 GB of RAM and 500 MB of available storage space
  • Download: App Store Official Link

Android Requirements:

  • Android 6.0 or higher
  • At least 2 GB of RAM and 400 MB of available storage space
  • Supports ARM and x86 processors
  • Download: Google Play Official Link

Level Strategy Matrix

Level 1: First Pizza

Challenge Map: As an introductory level, the map teaches players the basic block-matching mechanism

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Basic Operations: Learn the basic left and right block movements.
  2. Matching Rules: Try to connect three or more blocks of the same color to make removals.
  3. Goal Understanding: Focus on the level goals shown in the upper right corner (collect a certain number of pizza blocks).
  4. Tips for Beginners: Prioritize removing lower blocks to create more chain reaction opportunities.

Resource Management: As a tutorial level, no special items are needed. Concentrate on learning the basic game mechanics.

View Cookingdom Level 1 Detailed Video Guide: First Pizza

Level 2: Sunny Eggs

Challenge Map: Block-matching puzzle where certain color blocks must be removed within a limited number of moves

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Layout Observation: Prioritize identifying the key positions of the sunny egg blocks.
  2. Strategic Removal: Start removing from the bottom to create greater chain reaction opportunities.
  3. Combination Techniques: Try to create special blocks (such as bombs, rockets) to eliminate more obstacles.
  4. Move Management: Plan each move carefully to ensure maximum efficiency within a limited number of moves.

Resource Management: The boosters available on this level can be used in stuck situations, but it is recommended to first try to remove the blocks without items.

View Cookingdom Level 2 Detailed Video Guide: Sunny Eggs

Level 3: Time Pressure Test

Challenge Map: 3 minutes and 30 seconds time limit, introduction of the hamburger and French fries combination

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Space Planning: Place burger steaks near the stove, bread, and ingredients near the workbench.
  2. Priority Order: Start preparing time-consuming ingredients (burger steaks and French fries) first.
  3. Multitasking: Prepare other ingredients while waiting for the burger steak to cook.
  4. Key Techniques: Use the time difference when flipping the burger steak to monitor the preparation of the French fries simultaneously.

Resource Management: Investing in an additional grill allows processing two burger steaks simultaneously, significantly improving efficiency.

View Cookingdom Level 3 Detailed Video Guide: Time Pressure Test

Level 4: Growing Customer Flow Challenge

Challenge Map: Increasing time pressure, number of customers increases from 5 to 8

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Order Classification: Group similar orders to reduce the time for ingredient changes.
  2. Prediction Techniques: Observe the customer bubbles at the entrance, prepare common orders in advance.
  3. Process Optimization: Establish a fixed process "Meat → Side Dish → Main Food".
  4. Key Points: Keep the workbench clean to avoid reducing efficiency due to space constraints.

Resource Management: The gold coins earned on this level can be used to hire a cooking assistant. Immediate purchase is recommended for the following challenges.

View Cookingdom Level 4 Detailed Video Guide: Growing Customer Flow Challenge

Level 5: New Menu Introduction

Challenge Map: Introduction of pizza preparation, the new cooking process must be learned

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Pizza Preparation: Dough → Sauce → Cheese → Ingredients → Oven, get familiar with this new process.
  2. Time Management: The pizza baking time is 45 seconds. Use this time to process other orders.
  3. Space Layout: Concentrate pizza-related ingredients to reduce movement time.
  4. Advanced Techniques: Prepare 2 - 3 pizza bases in advance for sudden orders.

Resource Management: Prioritize upgrading the efficiency of the oven. Each 10% increase saves about 4 - 5 seconds of baking time.

View Cookingdom Level 5 Detailed Video Guide: New Menu Introduction

Level 6: Diverse Menu Management

Challenge Map: Must process sandwich, hamburger, and pizza orders simultaneously, challenging the ability for multitasking

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Kitchen Division: Divide the kitchen into a "fast food area" and a "pizza area".
  2. Priority Setting: Arrange orders according to the principle "long preparation time → short preparation time".
  3. Resource Allocation: Ensure that each area has at least one responsible cook.
  4. Key Techniques: Use the pizza baking time to process 2 - 3 simple orders.

Resource Management: Adjusting the kitchen layout is unlocked for the first time on this level. Concentrated placement of similar work surfaces is recommended.

View Cookingdom Level 6 Detailed Video Guide: Diverse Menu Management

Level 7: Efficiency and Accuracy Test

Challenge Map: Increased customer satisfaction requirements, order completion time directly affects the rating

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Customer Analysis: Observe changes in the customer expression, prioritize customers who will leave soon.
  2. Order Sorting: Process simple orders first for initial capital, then invest in more complex orders.
  3. Route Planning: Reduce unnecessary movement in the kitchen, plan the shortest routes.
  4. Efficiency Techniques: Use two-handed operation, the left hand controls movement, the right hand selects ingredients.

Resource Management: Customer patience upgrades are the best investment on this level. Each level increases the waiting time by 8 - 10 seconds.

View Cookingdom Level 7 Detailed Video Guide: Efficiency and Accuracy Test

Level 8: Kitchen Upgrade Challenge

Challenge Map: Introduction of the kitchen upgrade mechanism, equipment must be upgraded in the middle of the level

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Early Accumulation: Concentrate on quickly completing simple orders in the first 90 seconds to collect coins.
  2. Upgrade Time: Upgrade the first key equipment when the coins reach 500.
  3. Equipment Priority: Oven > Cutting Board > Workbench > Movement Speed
  4. Layout Adjustment: Re-evaluate the kitchen layout after upgrades, adapt the optimal working method.

Resource Management: The hidden experience "Upgrade Master" gives an additional 200 coins on this level. Condition: Complete three equipment upgrades within 3 minutes.

View Cookingdom Level 8 Detailed Video Guide: Kitchen Upgrade Challenge

Level 9: Special Order Processing

Challenge Map: Introduction of the VIP customer mechanism, these customers have complex orders but generous tips

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. VIP Identification: Gold bubble orders are VIP customers, with higher priority than regular customers.
  2. Material Reservation: VIP orders usually require special ingredients. Ensure there are enough supplies.
  3. Process Optimization: Establish a special VIP order processing process and workbench.
  4. Balancing Strategy: Don't completely ignore regular customers while processing VIP orders.

Resource Management: Quick coin accumulation through VIP tips. It is recommended to invest this income in high-quality kitchen equipment.

View Cookingdom Level 9 Detailed Video Guide: Special Order Processing

Level 10: Speed and Accuracy Balance

Challenge Map: Increased order error penalties, rewards for perfect orders increased

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Accuracy Check: Ensure all ingredients are correct before sending each order.
  2. Standardized Process: Create a standardized production process for each common order.
  3. Step-by-Step Check: Conduct multiple checks during production, not just at the final confirmation.
  4. Key Techniques: Use the game pause function (click on the clock in the upper right corner) to check complex orders.

Resource Management: "Order Hints" are unlocked for the first time on this level. It is highly recommended to buy them to reduce the error rate.

View Cookingdom Level 10 Detailed Video Guide: Speed and Accuracy Balance

Level 11: Multi-Chef Collaboration

Challenge Map: A second cook can be hired, must learn the collaboration of multiple cooks

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Clear Division: The head chef is responsible for cooking, the cooking assistant for preparation and serving.
  2. Area Planning: Divide the kitchen into a preparation area, a cooking area, and a plating area.
  3. Task Distribution: Simple orders are processed by one person, complex orders use collaboration.
  4. Communication Mechanism: Use the marking function in the game to assign tasks to the cooking assistant.

Resource Management: The skill tree of the cooking assistant is different from that of the head chef. It is recommended to focus on speed and multitasking ability.

View Cookingdom Level 11 Detailed Video Guide: Multi-Chef Collaboration

Level 12: Peak Time Response Strategy

Challenge Map: Introduction of the "meal peak time" mechanism, a large number of customers come in a short time

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Peak Warning: Observe the peak time timer at the top of the screen.
  2. Advance Preparation: Prepare semi-finished products for common orders 2 - 3 minutes before the peak.
  3. Inventory Management: Ensure all key ingredients are well stocked.
  4. Emergency Plan: Set up a "special emergency workbench" specifically for peak time orders.

Resource Management: Investing in the special peak time ability "time slowdown" is worthwhile. It can slow down the peak time by 30%.

View Cookingdom Level 12 Detailed Video Guide: Peak Time Response Strategy

Level 13: Menu Expansion Challenge

Challenge Map: The menu expands to 15 different dishes, the memory and processing workload increase significantly

Three-Star Strategy:

  1. Menu Classification: Group the menu according to the similarity of the production process to remember it.
  2. Visual Support: Use the colors and shapes of the ingredients to create memory associations.
  3. Production Cards: Create quick reference cards for complex dishes.
  4. Practice Techniques: Concentrate on practicing the new 5 dishes until proficient.

Resource Management: Unlocking the "recipe hint" function requires 800 coins. The most valuable investment on this level.

View Cookingdom Level 13 Detailed Video Guide: Menu Expansion Challenge

Level 14: Equipment Failure Response

Challenge Map: The random equipment failure mechanism appears for the first time, must handle emergencies