- BGG rating
- 6.9
Ducks in Tow: The Angry Goose Mini-Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,926
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Ducks in Tow
2020
Rules assistance for Ducks in Tow
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ducks in Tow
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Ducks in Tow is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stephanie Kwok and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Ducks in Tow: The Bugs & Slugs Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2023
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About the game
Welcome to the Duck Sanctuary! Come enjoy the company of the ducks while visiting the different locations around the park. In Ducks in Tow, you are walking around the park feeding the ducks their favorite food. When you feed them, they start following you and you must lead them to their favorite location in the park. When you successfully lead them to their favorite location, you take a photo with them and they waddle off to find their friends. Maybe you’ll see them again later as you continue your walk around the park. You will be completing Location Cards that will gain you points at the end of the game. Once you have completed a few Location Cards, you might be able to claim a Formation Card, which will give you additional points at the end of the game. —description from the publisher
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- First Fish Games
Questions and answers
Ducks in Tow supports 1–4 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 Ducks in Tow is 30–60 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 Ducks in Tow for ages 10 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.
Ducks in Tow has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Ducks in Tow belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Modular Board. 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 Ducks in Tow are: Stephanie Kwok. 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 Ducks in Tow 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.