BoardGame Verdict
89

A strategic push-your-luck game where players are charlatans (quack doctors) drawing ingredient tokens from their bag to brew potions. Players must carefully balance risk and reward as they add ingredients to their pot, trying to create the most powerful potion without causing it to explode.

89

The Verdict

based on 43 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Engaging push-your-luck element creates thrilling moments and encourages risk-taking.
Simultaneous play minimizes downtime and keeps all players involved in the action.
The 'rat tails' catch-up mechanism effectively prevents runaway leaders, maintaining player engagement and competitiveness.
High replayability is provided by various interchangeable ingredient books and event cards, offering diverse gameplay experiences.
Easy to learn and teach, yet offers surprising strategic depth in managing risk and optimizing ingredient purchases.
The inherent luck element, while central to the game's appeal, may not satisfy players who prefer games with perfect information and less randomness.
Some parts of the rulebook, particularly those detailing specific ingredient sets, have been noted for a lack of clarity, occasionally requiring external clarification.
Minor concerns have been raised about the long-term durability of some cardboard ingredient tokens, which can show signs of peeling after many plays.
Player interaction is largely indirect, with players focusing on their own pots rather than directly affecting opponents' progress.
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Board Game Dad, Board Game DadVideo

The reviewer considers 'The Quacks of Quedlinburg' to be a fantastic and highly accessible family-weight game that skillfully balances luck and strategy, offering significant replayability; the main criticism is its limitation to four players, as the reviewer wishes more people could experience it.

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95
The Boardgame Detective, JeremyArticle

Honestly, after initially thinking I wouldn’t really like this game based on how random it sounded, I am amazed at how much I love the game and how much fun I have playing it. I think Quacks is wholly deserving of it’s praise and awards and can’t wait to check out the expansion soon.

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95
The Tabletop FamilyArticle

The Quacks of Quedlinburg is full of lots of fun moments that make for highly memorable game nights.

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95
Dicebreaker, Alex LoliesVideo

The reviewer highly recommends The Quacks of Quedlinburg, praising its engaging push-your-luck mechanics and high replayability, making it a crowd-pleaser and one of their all-time favorite games despite some potential wear on the cardboard components over time.

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95
Shut Up & Sit Down, Matt and Quinns (Shut Up & Sit Down)Video

The reviewer enthusiastically praises 'The Quacks of Quedlinburg' as one of the best games played in years, highlighting its delightful push-your-luck mechanics and emotional roller coaster experience, making it a highly recommended title.

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95
Meeple Mountain, Ashley GariepyArticle

It is silly, it is exciting, and it is F-U-N fun. In fact I dare you to play The Quacks of Quedlinburg and not enjoy it. That is just how confident I am.

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95
Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekArticleTop List

The reviewer highly recommends "The Quacks of Quedlinburg" for its enjoyable push-your-luck mechanics that offer strategic mitigation, making it a fun and highly replayable game that is easy to learn.

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95
The Brothers Murph, The Brothers MurphArticleTop List

The reviewer highly recommends The Quacks of Quedlinburg as an engaging push-your-luck game that consistently provides fun and memorable experiences for players.

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95
Ars Technica, Nate AndersonArticle

I have loved every minute of my playtime so far because everything about the Quacks experience is distilled “essence of fun.” Nothing is baggy or extraneous.

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95
Fuzzy Llama Reviews, Fuzzy Llama ReviewsArticle

This is probably one of the most simple and yet at the same time most just flat out FUN games I own. Highly recommend this one, one of my favorites.

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95
Board Game ReviewArticleTop List

The push your luck element as you blindly draw ingredients from your bag is very satisfying and frustrating in equal measure and everyone loves a potion explosion. Frankly, I think it will be my first choice ‘COVID secure’ game for the foreseeable future.

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95
Board Game EmpireVideo

The reviewer highly recommends "The Quacks of Quedlinburg," praising it as a thematic and strategic push-your-luck game that, despite its luck-based elements, provides numerous ways to mitigate risk and offers a smooth, enjoyable experience with high replayability.

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