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|released=August 17th, 2022<ref name="Concert trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoBSUoZjpw&t=10551s Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest]</ref><br>{{Released|South Korea|September 15th, 2022}} (physical download code version)
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|caption=Digital cover art, logos, and box art for '''''Kirby's Dream Buffet'''''
|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|released=August 17th, 2022<br>{{Released|South Korea|September 15th, 2022}} (physical download code version)
|platforms=Nintendo Switch
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|predecessor=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
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|successor=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
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}}{{quote|In this competitive action game, four shrunken Kirbys roll through a world of sweets to see who can eat the most strawberries. Transform into foods and use Copy Food Abilities to win! Play solo or with up to three rivals using local wireless or an online connection.|Past Adventures section in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}
'''''Kirby's Dream Buffet''''' is a [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] spin-off game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] eShop.<ref name="Announcement trailer"/> In it, [[Kirby]] is shrunk by the [[Dream Fork]] and must face off against [[Waddle Dee]]s and other multi-colored [[Kirby (species)|Kirbys]] in collecting the most [[Strawberry|strawberries]] along food-themed courses in order to grow in size. Becoming larger grants various benefits to the Kirby in question, including rolling faster down hills, and is the metric by which the winner is decided.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1546843211406413825 Kirby_JP Twitter post]</ref> ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' features three distinct game modes, including racing and battle modes, and also features online multiplayer via [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]].<ref name="NoE multiplayer">[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1546846847314104320 Nintendo of Europe]</ref> The game also features the familiar [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]]<ref name="NoA announcement">[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1546844171578871808 Nintendo of America]</ref> in a new form, as [[Copy Food]] abilities.<ref name="NUK foods">[https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1546849367348363264?s=20&t=zVVXIb2e9ME6Ni9Huezz3w Nintendo UK]</ref><ref name="Japanese site">[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/197347a7-2e79-466a-b2ce-e28a228fa6bc Japanese Nintendo article for the game]</ref>
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'''''Kirby's Dream Buffet''''' is a small action/racing spin-off game for the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], released digitally on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. In this game, [[Kirby]], a handful of [[Color|different-color]] [[Kirby (species)|Kirby clones]], and several [[Waddle Dee]]s are shrunk down to the size of peas by the magical [[Dream Fork]] and roll around atop cakes, pastries, and other confections in a race to eat the most [[Strawberry|strawberries]] and other fruit, growing in size and speed the more fruit is consumed. After competing in a couple of linear [[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|race tracks]] and [[Minigame|a short mini-challenge]], the Kirbys face off in one last [[Battle Royale (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|Battle Royale match]] where they fight each other for their strawberries using [[Copy Food]] abilities and other items, with the largest Kirby at the end of it all being declared the winner.


''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' is built as a lightweight and quick-to-play multiplayer title, and (unlike many of its predecessors) lacks a story mode of any kind, making it similar to other small spin-off games such as ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' or ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'', though its most direct resemblance may be ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' (the only other racing game in the series). In addition to its base gameplay, ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' features local and online multiplayer functionality (the latter using the Nintendo Switch Online service), a large amount of collectibles in the form of [[Character Treat]]s, and a [[Free Rolling]] mode that allows the player to explore and goof around in a distinct open area not used in regular gameplay. In addition to some original tracks, the game also features many songs from previous ''Kirby'' titles, in the form of both originals and rearrangements.
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' was released worldwide on August 17th, 2022 as a digital-only release on the Nintendo eShop. A physical version is set to release in South Korea on September 15th, 2022, but like with ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', it is not a cartridge but simply a download code inside a box.


''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' was released worldwide on August 17th, 2022 as a digital-only release on the Nintendo eShop. A physical version released in South Korea on September 15th, 2022, but like with ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', it is simply a download code inside a box rather than a cartridge.
== Story ==
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[[File:KDB Kirby falling into cake screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|Kirby is shrunk down by the power of a magical fork, and now sits atop the relatively giant cake.]]
In ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', Kirby is invited to a "gourmet festival" where he finds a cake, as shown in the opening scene. Instead of waiting for the festival to start, Kirby decides to eat the cake using the [[Dream Fork]]. In wielding the Dream Fork, Kirby is affected by its magical powers and is shrunk down significantly. From here, he is joined by other Kirbys as they roll around, eating the now relatively giant food.<ref name="Japanese site"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP/status/1546843037040803840 Kirby_JP Twitter post]</ref>


==Story==
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[[File:KDB Kirby falling into cake screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|Kirby is shrunk down by the power of the enchanted Dream Fork, and lands upon the now-relatively-giant cake.]]
 
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' does not have a story mode whatsoever; due to its multiplayer focus, it is open-ended. The little story that exists is confined to the game's marketing, the [[Tasty Tidbit]]s, and the opening [[cutscene]]. In it, [[Kirby]] is invited to a "gourmet festival" at the "Dream Restaurant" where he finds a lavishly-decorated cake covered in strawberries. Instead of waiting for the festival to start, Kirby decides to eat the cake using the [[Dream Fork]], which was laying on the table nearby. Just as Kirby is about to dig in, however, he is zapped by the fork's magical powers and is shrunk down significantly (it is explained later that the fork has the power to make dreams come true, and it was Kirby's dream to eat a mountain-sized cake). After falling into the cake and getting his bearings, Kirby becomes overwhelmingly happy about the idea of eating such a large amount of delicious dessert. From here, he is joined by other Kirbys that also fall into the cake, and they start to roll up the slopes of it, setting the scenario of the game.
== Gameplay ==
[[File:KDB racing gameplay screenshot 02.png|thumb|200px|Many Kirbys and a Waddle Dee rolling down an ice cream-themed course and collecting strawberries.]]
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' is an action multiplayer game with a core focus on racing and battle modes. The goal of each mode is to collect the most [[Strawberry|strawberries]] and grow to the largest size to be declared the winner, using whatever other items or course elements appear along the way to gain an advantage. Strawberries can be obtained along the various courses either out in the open, dropped from above, contained in boxes, or stolen from rivals. In addition to strawberries, other types of fruit can appear known as "mission fruit", and collecting those will yield a surprise when the results are announced.<ref name="4gamer">[https://www.4gamer.net/games/644/G064400/20220812007/ 4gamer article on ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'']</ref>


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There are three distinct types of gameplay as follows:
*'''Race''' - Kirbys race along a linear course from start to finish and collect strawberries along the way. At the end of each track are piles of strawberries 50, 20, and 10 strawberries large which are first-come, first-served.
*'''Minigame''' - Kirbys roll around a small board and collect strawberries that appear while also knocking their opponents away until time runs out.
*'''Battle Royale''' - Kirbys battle opponents to steal their strawberries in an open area while avoiding the giant gloves and other hazards on the board.


==Gameplay==
Game modes can be played separately or together in a Grand Prix mode. There is also a "free roll" mode, where players can explore a big open area without any objectives or time limits.<ref name="4gamer></ref> Gameplay can take place in local or online [[Multiplayer]] and/or against [[CPU]] opponents. Collecting strawberries also contributes to a level-based ranking system called the [[Gourmet Rank]] (similar to the [[Fighters Rank]] used in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'') which allows the player to unlock different [[Colors]] and [[Costumes]] for their Kirby or obtain collectible [[Character Treat]]s to use as starting pedestals in races, as well as obtain music. Additional background music will also be available if the player owns other ''Kirby'' games on the Nintendo Switch.<ref name="4gamer></ref>
[[File:KDB Home Table screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Kirby at the "Home Table", ready to pick all manner of tasty modes and options.]]
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' is an action multiplayer game with a core focus on racing and battle modes. The goal of each mode is to collect the most [[Strawberry|strawberries]] and grow to the largest size to be declared the winner, using whatever other items or course elements appear along the way to gain an advantage. Strawberries can be obtained along the various courses either out in the open, dropped from above, contained in boxes, or stolen from rivals. During gameplay, larger Kirbys generally have an advantage over smaller ones, as they roll faster and can bounce and resist being bounced by opponents more easily, though there are a few disadvantages (more details on the [[Strawberry]] page). In addition to strawberries, other types of fruit can appear known as "mission fruit", and collecting those during races can help Kirby gain certain bonuses during the results screen at the end of the '''[[Gourmet Grand Prix]]'''.


There are three distinct types of gameplay as follows:
*'''[[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|Race]]''' - Kirbys race along a linear course from start to finish and collect strawberries along the way. At the end of each track are giant Strawberry Mountains which are first-come, first-served.
*'''[[Minigame]]''' - Kirbys roll around a small board and collect strawberries that appear while also knocking their opponents away until time runs out.
*'''[[Battle Royale (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|Battle Royale]]''' - Kirbys battle each-other to steal their strawberries in an open area while avoiding the [[Server Hands]] and other hazards on the board.


Game modes can be played separately or together in the aforementioned Gourmet Grand Prix mode. There is also a [[Free Rolling]] mode, where players can explore a big open area without any objectives (and no time limit if playing solo). Gameplay can take place in local or online [[multiplayer]] and/or against [[CPU]] opponents. Collecting strawberries also contributes to a level-based ranking system called the [[Gourmet Rank]] (similar to the [[Fighters Rank]] used in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'') which allows the player to unlock different [[Color]]s and [[Costumes]] for their Kirby, or unlock bonus music tracks to listen to during races. Due to the lack of a story mode, advancing the Gourmet Rank to its maximum level of 135 is the main means of progression in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' (though a separate ranking system is used for online multiplayer matchmaking). Additional background music will also be available if the player owns ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', ''Kirby Fighters 2'', or ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'', gaining three bonus tracks per game owned. Lastly, [[Character Treat]]s can be collected to use as starting pedestals in races and to decorate the cake on the Home Table (the main menu for the game).


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==Copy Abilities==
==Copy Abilities==
There are a total of eight different [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', which are acquired from [[Copy Food]]s contained within [[Food Box]]es or out in the open. While most of these abilities are from earlier titles, they have all been given food-based redesigns. These abilities are all single or limited-use, and some only appear in the race modes while others only appear in the Battle Royale matches, though abilities can be taken into subsequent game modes if held onto in the Gourmet Grand Prix. The following are the Copy Abilities in the game:
There are a total of eight different [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'', which are acquired from [[Copy Food]]s contained within [[Food Box]]es or out in the open. While most of these abilities are from earlier titles, they have all been given food-based redesigns. These abilities are all single or limited-use, and some only appear in the race modes while others only appear in the Battle Royale matches. The following are the Copy Abilities in the game:


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|{{center|[[File:KDB Drill Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Drill]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Drill Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Drill]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Drill food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ドリルキャロット'''<br>(''Drill Carrot'')<ref name="japanese website">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/a59xa/ Japanese official website]</ref>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Drill food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ドリルキャロット''' (''Drill Carrot'')<ref name="japanese website">[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/a59xa/ Japanese official website]</ref>}}
|Battle Royale
|Battle Royale
|Kirby turns into a carrot and can dig through the ground to avoid attack, then pop up to hit opponents from below. Kirby can also move in a circle to attack opponents with a Quake Surge.
|Kirby turns into a carrot and can dig through the ground to avoid attack, then pop up to hit opponents from below.
|
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|-
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Hi-Jump Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Hi-Jump]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Hi-Jump Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Hi-Jump]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Hi-Jump food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ハイジャンプグミ'''<br>(''Hi-Jump Gummy'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Hi-Jump food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ハイジャンプグミ''' (''Hi-Jump Gummy'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|Race
|Race
|Kirby turns into a gummy spring and can launch to a distant point ahead on the race track, landing with a splash attack similar to Stone.
|Kirby turns into a gummy spring and can launch to a distant point ahead on the race track.
|
|
|-
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Jelly Kirby artwork.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Jelly]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Jelly Kirby artwork.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Jelly]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Jelly food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''プルプルゼリー'''<br>(''Jiggly Jelly'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Jelly food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''プルプルゼリー''' (''Jiggly Jelly'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|Race & Battle Royale
|Race & Battle Royale
|Kirby turns into an amorphous blob of jelly and can phase through breakable barriers and enemy attacks. He can also create globs of jelly that slows down other Kirbys.
|Kirby turns into an amorphous blob of jelly and can phase through breakable barriers and enemy attacks.
|This is a new ability to the series.
|This is a new ability to the series.
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|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Needle Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Needle]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Needle Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Needle]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Needle food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ニードルキャンディー'''<br>(''Needle Candy'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Needle food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ニードルキャンディー''' (''Needle Candy'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|Battle Royale
|Battle Royale
|Kirby turns into spiky hard candy and can attack other racers by ramming into them.
|Kirby turns into spiky hard candy and can attack other racers by ramming into them.
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Stone artwork.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Stone]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Stone artwork.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Stone]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Stone food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ストーンチョコ'''<br>(''Stone Chocolate'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Stone food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ストーンチョコ''' (''Stone Chocolate'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|Battle Royale
|Battle Royale
|Kirby turns into a brick of chocolate and pounds the ground, creating a shockwave that can damage opponents. The player can also hold down the R button to create a bigger shockwave.
|Kirby turns into a brick of chocolate and pounds the ground, creating a shockwave that can damage opponents.
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Tornado food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''Tornado Frosting'''<ref name="Official site"></ref>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Tornado food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''Tornado Frosting'''<ref name="Official site"></ref>}}
|Race & Battle Royale
|Race & Battle Royale
|Kirby turns into a cup of frosting and can spin around, creating a vortex that grabs strawberries from a distance and defeats enemies.
|Kirby turns into a cup of frosting and can spin around, creating a vortex that grabs strawberries from a distance.
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Wheel Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Wheel]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Wheel Kirby screenshot.jpg|150px]]<br>'''[[Wheel]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Wheel food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ホイールドーナツ'''<br>(''Wheel Donut'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|{{center|[[File:KDB Wheel food item artwork.png|100px]]<br>'''ホイールドーナツ''' (''Wheel Donut'')<ref name="japanese website"/>}}
|All game modes
|All game modes
|Kirby turns into a doughnut and can dash at high speed through opponents to knock them away.
|Kirby turns into a doughnut and can dash at high speed through opponents to knock them away.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
There are six regular enemies in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' which appear as obstacles on race courses and Battle Royale stages and as targets in minigame boards, and (aside from [[Gordo]] and [[Shotzo]]) can be defeated by bumping into them. Under normal circumstances, defeating an enemy causes Kirby to bounce back, likely ending up with lost time against his rivals, but Kirby can avoid this recoil if he defeats them with a Copy Food ability. In minigame stages and in [[Free Rolling]] mode, enemies can be seen carrying stacks of strawberries on some boards, and do not bounce Kirbys back nearly as strongly when defeated.
Enemies in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' are largely intended as obstacles on race courses and Battle Royale stages and targets in minigame boards. In the latter case, they can be seen carrying stacks of strawberries on some boards and can be defeated by bumping into them.
 
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!colspan=5|Enemies in ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' &nbsp;
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!Enemy
!Description
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Bouncy screenshot.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Bouncy]]'''}}
|Bouncy bounces back and forth or straight up and down and can often be seen carrying one or more strawberries. Here, Bouncy has been given a makeover to resemble a sugar-coated gummy treat.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Bronto Burt screenshot.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Bronto Burt]]'''}}
|Bronto Burt flies slowly in set patterns and can often be seen carrying one or more strawberries. Here, he has been made to resemble a jawbreaker.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Cappy screenshot.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Cappy]]'''}}
|Cappy moves back and forth slowly or hops in place and can often be seen carrying one or more strawberries. Here, he has been given a sugar coating.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Gordo screenshot.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Gordo]]'''}}
|Gordo moves back and forth or holds position, and stuns any Kirby who makes contact with him. Here, he resembles a jawbreaker.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Kabu screenshot.png|100px]]<br>'''[[Kabu]]'''}}
|Kabu moves in set patterns and may carry one or more strawberries. Here, it has been given a makeover to resemble a chocolate doughnut with sprinkles on top.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Shotzo screenshot.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Shotzo]]'''}}
|Shotzo holds position and fires a regular barrage of hard candy bullets that will stun any Kirbys they hit. Here, Shotzo has been given a makeover to resemble a chocolate doughnut with sprinkles on top.
|}
 
==Stages==
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' contains a total of 24 distinct stages, eight for each of the main game modes, not including lobby areas or the [[Free Rolling]] stage. Most of the stages come in different variants, having several different themes and layouts. Most of these stages are available from the start, while others need to be unlocked by advancing the Gourmet Rank. The stages are as follows:


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The following enemies have been revealed to be in the game:
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*[[Bouncy]] (with a dark pink head, blue bow, and green spring connector)<ref name="Announcement trailer"/>
!class=sortable|Game Mode
*[[Bronto Burt]]
!class=sortable|Unlock criteria
*[[Cappy]]
!class=unsortable|Description &nbsp;
*[[Gordo]]<ref name="Announcement trailer"/>
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*[[Kabu]] (with sprinkles on top)<ref name="Announcement trailer"/>
|{{center|[[File:KDB Baumkuchen red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Baumkuchen]]'''}}
*[[Shotzo]]
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course based on the [[wikipedia:Baumkuchen|eponymous pastry]]. Notable features include narrow wavy trackways and a large segmented cylinder that rotates near the end.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Cake Rolls red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Cake Rolls]]'''}}
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course built from circular cake roll pastries. The course features many very narrow split pathways connecting large circular platforms.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Chocolate Fountain red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Chocolate Fountain]]'''}}
|Race
|Unlocked at Rank 47
|A race course built from various bowls of molten chocolate connected by bridges. Falling into the chocolate slows the Kirbys down, so they need to traverse it using the various confections as platforms.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Doughnuts red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Doughnuts]]'''}}
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course built out of donuts and other pastries. The course features many open-center platforms connected by narrow bridges of churros.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Hamburgers red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Hamburgers]]'''}}
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course built out of American-style hamburgers, sandwiches, French fries, and various toppings and condiments. The course features a blend of circular platforms and straight paths lined with sunny-side up fried eggs to use as [[spring]]s.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Ice Cream red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Ice Cream]]'''}}
|Race
|Unlocked at Rank 17
|A race course built out of ice cream in various forms. The course features many long stretches of slippery paths broken up by interludes on sticky surfaces.
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|{{center|[[File:KDB Pancakes red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Pancakes]]'''}}
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course built of pancakes and waffles topped with many sweet confections. This course features some long winding bridges as well as sections where walls of syrup need to be scaled.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Shortcake red variant preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Shortcake (stage)|Shortcake]]'''}}
|Race
|Available at start
|A race course built of various cakes covered in frosting along with candles and other toppings. The course features largely straight trackways, though with a lot of confounding terrain.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Cheese Fondue preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Cheese Fondue]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A small circular board consisting of veggies and crackers floating in cheese fondue, which slows down any Kirbys that fall into it.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Chiffon Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Chiffon Cake]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A small circular arena consisting of a cake with a separate central area which may or may not be a chasm with bridges spanning it.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Cupcakes preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Cupcakes]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A hexagonal board made of various cupcakes which create a bumpy surface. Some of the cupcakes have chocolate on them that can slow Kirbys down.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Elfilin Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Elfilin Cake]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Unlocked at Rank 28
|A heart-shaped board consisting of a cake made to resemble [[Elfilin]] from ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Kirby Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Kirby Cake]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Unlocked at Rank 10
|A board consisting of a cake shaped like Kirby, featuring an area in the middle that rotates continuously.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Pie preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Pie]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A square board consisting of a giant pie with various obstacles inset, which can come in many varieties.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Teatime screenshot 03.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Teatime]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A circular board set on a table containing teacups and plates. The teacups appear out of nowhere on the plates shortly before strawberries fall into them, then disappear afterward.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Waffle preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Waffle]]'''}}
|Minigame
|Available at start
|A giant plate with a waffle in the middle, which can come in various shapes and varieties.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB BBQ preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[BBQ]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Unlocked at Rank 19
|A battle arena resembling the top of a hot barbeque grill covered in hamburger patties, hot dogs, and various veggies typically associated with American-style cuisine.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Frozen Treats preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Frozen Treats]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Unlocked at Rank 42
|A battle arena made up of various rectangular popsicles and/or ice cream sandwiches, sometimes set at different heights. The fruity popsicle platforms act as slippery surfaces.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Magolor Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Magolor Cake]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Unlocked at Rank 50
|A battle arena consisting of three large platforms connected laterally by bridges. The center platform is a cake resembling [[Magolor]], while the ones on the side resemble large gears that turn slowly.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Puddings a la Mode preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Puddings à la Mode]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Available at start
|A battle arena consisting of two large pudding cups connected by bridges made of citrus slices and/or wafers.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Sandwiches preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Sandwiches]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Available at start
|A battle arena set on a table and constructed of various sandwiches, along with condiments and other American fast food fare.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Sheet Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Sheet Cake]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Available at start
|A battle arena with a rectangular layout made of pieces of sheet cake which can move independently of one another.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Whispy Stage Cake preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Whispy Stage Cake]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Unlocked at Rank 33
|A battle arena consisting of a large rectangular space where a cake version of [[Whispy Woods]] resides. Bumping Whispy Woods causes him to drop strawberries from his canopy, and Whispy will periodically jump to a different location.
|-
|{{center|[[File:KDB Whole Cakes preview screenshot.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Whole Cakes]]'''}}
|Battle Royale
|Available at start
|A battle arena consisting of three tall circular cakes connected closely to each-other in a line. Tall icing along the rims of the cakes acts as a fence.
|}


==Demo==
== Stages ==
A demo version of ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' is available at [[Nintendo Switch]] kiosks inside retail stores in some countries. It features some changes from the base game:
[[File:KDB Battle Royale Stage thumbnail 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Thumbnail image of a stage based on [[Elfilin]].]]
*The title screen adds the word DEMO to the logo. The cake is also fully decorated with randomly-chosen [[Character Treat]]s.
''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' contains at least 16 stages, though only some are known by name as of now. It is also not currently known what portion of these stages are race courses, minigame stages, or Battle Royale arenas. As with other unlockable items in the game, additional stages can be obtained by increasing the player's rank.<ref name="4gamer></ref> Stages currently known by name are as follows:
*The game opens directly to the mode select menu, skipping the Home Table.
*[[Baumkuchen]] - A race stage made of [[wikipedia:Baumkuchen|the eponymous pastry]].
*Several options are grayed out and cannot be selected when starting a game:
*[[Pie]]
**Online and Local Play
*[[Sheet Cake]]
**Extra-Spicy [[CPU]] difficulty
*[[Shortcake (stage)|Shortcake]] - A race stage made of shortcake.
**All modes except for [[Gourmet Grand Prix]]
*[[Whispy Stage Cake]] - A Battle Royale stage featuring a food-built [[Whispy Woods]].
*All of the unlockables are not available. The player always uses the color Kirby Pink, while the other three players use Keeby Yellow, Ice Blue, and Tea Green. No character can use [[costumes]]; not even the [[Waddle Dee]]s. Character Treats are also unavailable.
*ティータイム (Tea time) - A minigame stage where strawberries fall into tea cups.
*カップケーキ (Cupcake) - A minigame stage where enemies appear carrying strawberries.
*アイスキャンディー (Popsicle) - A Battle Royale stage where pieces of the stage are gradually removed using the Dream Fork.
*プリンアラモード (Pudding a la mode) - A Battle Royale stage consisting of cups of pudding and bridges of sliced citrus.


==Staff==
==Staff==
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|Shuntaro Furukawa
|Shuntaro Furukawa
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|-
!colspan=2|HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo<br><br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright.<br>All rights reserved.<br>© HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo
|colspan=2|HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo<br><br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright. All rights reserved.<br>© HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo
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==Nintendo eShop description==
== Trivia ==
<big>'''''Bump, battle, and boost your way to sweet victory'''''</big>
*The opening scene shown in the trailer for this game greatly mirrors the opening of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA6cqE5gDIs announcement trailer] for ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', as both feature Kirby admiring an ornately-decorated cake topped with strawberries with a peach backdrop.
 
''Roll through a smorgasboard of food-themed stages in 4 rounds of 4-player fun as Kirby...who seems rounder than usual? Race through delicious obstacle courses to collect strawberries as Kirby grows. Then, turn the tides in the final round—a fruity fight atop a floating platform.''
 
''Have a feast of fun with family and friends''
 
''Get snacky with up to 4 players via local wireless or online. With 4 rounds, plenty of power ups called Copy Foods, and opportunities to steal strawberries, anyone can take the cake in this easy-to-play game. All ages can eat up the cute and competitive frenzy.''
 
''Come back for seconds to level up and unlock delectable customization options''
 
''Dress Kirby in delectable costumes that resemble Meta Knight, King Dedede, Elfilin, and more! You'll also get more colors for Kirby and music to listen to as you level up. Start the race in style by unlocking different decorations resembling cookies, chocolates, and candies from the Kirby™ series!''
 
==Trivia==
*The game's internal codename is "Breakfast".
*The game's opening cutscene greatly mirrors the opening of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA6cqE5gDIs announcement trailer] for ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', as both feature Kirby admiring an ornately-decorated cake topped with strawberries with a peach backdrop.
*This is the first game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] to be officially localized into Brazilian Portuguese.
*This is the first game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] to be officially localized into Brazilian Portuguese.
*This game is the first in the series since ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' to have all of the series' regular composers credited.
*This game is the first in the series since ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' to have all of the series' regular composers credited.
*Initially, the North American website for ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' mistakenly used a screenshot of a Memorial Song above a caption describing the [[Character Treat]]s. This would be corrected a few days later, but the original mistake can still be seen on [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811130334/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-dream-buffet-switch/ archives of the site].
*Initially, the North American website for ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' mistakenly used a screenshot of a song cookie above a caption describing the [[Character Treat]]s. This would be corrected a few days later, but the original mistake can still be seen on [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811130334/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-dream-buffet-switch/ archives of the site].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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KDB key art.jpg|Key art
KDB key art.jpg|Key art
KDB Key Artwork 2.jpg|Key art without the logo
KDF Key Artwork 2.jpg|Key art without the logo
KDB Big Kirby artwork.png|Bloated Kirby, from the key art
KDB Big Kirby artwork.png|Bloated Kirby, from the key art
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|ja=カービィのグルメフェス
|ja=カービィのグルメフェス<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WXBjOQfI1E</ref>
|jaR=kābyi no gurume fesu
|jaR=Kābyi no Gurume Fesu
|jaM=Kirby's Gourmet Fest
|jaM=Kirby's Gourmet Fest
|ko=커비의 드림 뷔페
|ko=커비의 드림 뷔페<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82KbSRypbro</ref>
|koR=keobiui deulim bwipe
|koR=Keobiui Deulim Bwipe
|koM=Kirby's Dream Buffet
|koM=Kirby's Dream Buffet
|zhTrad=卡比的美食節
|zh=卡比的美食節<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PedJ6YcYDE4</ref>
|zhTradR=kǎ bǐ dì měi shí jié
|zhR=Kǎbǐ měishí jié
|zhSimp=卡比的美食节
|zhSimpR=kǎ bǐ měi shí jié
|zhM=Kirby's Gourmet Fest
|zhM=Kirby's Gourmet Fest
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