Quack in the Box
BGG rank
BGG #26,822
BGG rating
5.7

Quack in the Box

2010

Rules assistance for Quack in the Box

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 2–6 players
  • 45 min
  • 13+
  • Complexity 1.3/5

For 2 players

Rules assistant for Quack in the Box

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Quack in the Box is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management.

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About the game

Welcome, fellow malpractitioner! Take on the role of an unscrupulous, incompetent quack doctor treating patients with whatever medicines or surgeries happen to be available that day. Sure, they may not “help,” but they sure are lucrative! Whoever ends the game with the most money wins. Just be careful not to kill too many patients, or an angry mob will come after you! Designed by an M.D., tested by gamers, and illustrated by the amazing Len Peralta! Each doctor (player) draws patients and treatments at random. You have to play a number of treatments determined by die roll. You may not cure them, but you may hope to make money without “adverse outcomes!” If they survive, they pay. If they die, you accumulate infamy – and too much of that will end your practice… permanently. If you are cunning, you may get rich enough to flee to Switzerland before people catch on that you are a QUACK! Includes 140 full-color cards, each with unique illustrations. You’ll also need paper, pencil and one six-sided die to play (not included).

Publishers

  • Don Gusano Games, Inc.

Questions and answers

Quack in the Box supports 2–6 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.