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Dr. Hrubec
2013
Rules assistance for Dr. Hrubec
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 40 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dr. Hrubec
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Dr. Hrubec is a board game released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Štěpán Peterka and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
"I am Hrubec, Doctor Hrubec. I am not licensed to kill. However, it happens. Sometimes a surgery turns into an autopsy. Alcoholics, mutants, crazy cows. On top of it all, an audit and someone stole my doctor again... "Our hospital is crazy and life is tough here, so steal the best doctors. Get rid of the worst patients. Crimp the enemies. Remember that you have to cure at least someone if you want to win. It's up to you." Dr. Hrubec is a fast party card game in which you build a team of mad doctors and try to cure strange patients in a hospital that will soon close. Every doctor on your team is skilled in different specializations, such as surgery, psychiatry, dental and dermatology. Patients have different problems and must be cured with the different specializations. You can aid your team with different action cards or try to disrupt other players. The end of the game comes when the hospital closes.
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- Efko
- Czech Board Games
Questions and answers
Dr. Hrubec supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dr. Hrubec is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dr. Hrubec for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dr. Hrubec has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dr. Hrubec belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Medical. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dr. Hrubec are: Štěpán Peterka. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dr. Hrubec as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.