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- BGG #1,688
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Medico
2026
Rules assistance for Medico
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Medico
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Medico is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
In medieval Europe, trained physicians were a rarity. Traveling barbers did their best to care for the health of the people, and more than one of them may have dreamed of one day attaining the knowledge and reputation of a learned Medicus. In this game, you take on the role of such barbers, striving over the course of your journeys to acquire the knowledge needed to be worthy of the title of Medicus. To do so, you travel from city to city and perform a wide variety of tasks: Along the way, you gather rare remedies that you can sell at the markets. You deliver letters on behalf of the Church, earning the goodwill of the clergy. In monastic libraries, you search for healing recipes. In the great cities, you can acquire medical instruments, send your apprentices to train at the bathhouse, or heal the city lord and gain his favor. You may even meet the famous Medicus himself and receive his instruction. In the end, it will become clear which of you truly has what it takes to become a Medicus! GAMEPLAY In Medico, each round you simultaneously and secretly choose 1 of 7 locations to travel to. On your turn, you reveal the chosen destination in order to perform a main action there at the end of your turn. Along the way, you can perform secondary actions at waypoints you pass—if you’ve planned your route well in advance. Since you only have 8 or 9 rounds available, depending on the number of players, every turn is important. In the final scoring, you tally up and compare the points you’ve earned in various categories, such as recipe books, instruments, apprentices, and more. —description from the publisher
Editions
- MedicoenHall Games2026
- MedicodeHall Games, Pegasus Spiele2026
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Hall Games
Questions and answers
Medico supports 2–4 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 Medico is 60–90 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 Medico for ages 12 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.
Medico has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Medico belongs to these categories: Medieval. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Medico are: Stefan Feld. 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 Medico 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.