The Quacks of Quedlinburg
2–4 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Wolfgang Warsch • 2018
- Designer
- Wolfgang Warsch
- Publisher
- Schmidt Spiele · 999 Games
- First published
- 2018
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
The Quacks of Quedlinburg plays 2–4 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
The Quacks of Quedlinburg was released in 2018 by the German publisher Schmidt Spiele, designed by Wolfgang Warsch. The game emerged during a period of significant growth for the 'bag-building' mechanic, which Warsch adapted from the deck-building genre to create a tactile experience centered on drawing tokens. The thematic premise revolves around traveling charlatans and quack doctors in the medieval German town of Quedlinburg, tasking players with concocting dubious potions while managing the risk of their cauldrons exploding.
The design emphasizes a push-your-luck tension that is tempered by catch-up mechanics, ensuring that players who suffer setbacks remain competitive throughout the session. Its reception was overwhelmingly positive upon release, earning the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres award in 2018. Critics and players alike praised its accessible ruleset, whimsical artwork, and the satisfying physical feedback of drawing ingredients from a cloth bag, solidifying its place as a modern staple in family-weight board gaming.
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About The Quacks of Quedlinburg
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Wolfgang Warsch • 2018. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is The Quacks of Quedlinburg for?
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does The Quacks of Quedlinburg take to play?
A game of The Quacks of Quedlinburg is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is The Quacks of Quedlinburg for?
The Quacks of Quedlinburg lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
The Quacks of Quedlinburg was designed by Wolfgang Warsch. It's published by Schmidt Spiele and 999 Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2018.
Has The Quacks of Quedlinburg won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The Quacks of Quedlinburg lists Kennerspiel des Jahres and Golden Geek Award for Best Family Board Game.
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