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Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks
2022
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- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Reader on Jupiter and Anuc Kim and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
This is a period of turmoil in the Quack-Quack dynasty. The corrupt officials who took over government power are eager to exploit, and the seeds of the revolution are sprouting among the people who are aware of the contradictions of the status system. Your goal is to survive this chaotic time. To do that, you have to trample on others and accumulate wealth. Sometimes be a corrupt official and rob the lower classes, sometimes be a secret royal inspector and punish the corrupt officials, and sometimes participate in revolutions that will overturn the world. The core system of the game is ladder climbing. All players receive the same number of cards and shed them. Players must play a stronger combination than the previously played combination. The strength of the combination is determined by the status and the number of cards. In addition, a kind of bomb, "Revolution!" and "Here comes royal inspector!" lead to a fierce battle. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks 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 Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks is 15–30 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 Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks for ages 9 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.
Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks 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.
Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing. 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 Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks are: Reader on Jupiter and Anuc Kim. 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 Quack-Quack, Corrupt Ducks 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.