It worries me that the first rule specifies that a two player game is a game that begins with two players.

What do you mean, begins? Are there mechanics that add more players to the game?

Ooo gotcha, yeah that makes more sense.

Is there something about cookie dough in particular that makes its temperature danger zone extend all the way up to 190F instead of 140F like most things?

Asking out of genuine curiosity, not to sow doubt. It’s been like a decade since I worked in food service and had to know food safety regulations, so for all I know my info is outdated.