The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel

In The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Duel, two medieval quack doctors clash in Quedlinburg’s bustling market, each trying to lure the most patients to their stalls. Every round starts with players drawing ingredients from their bags – colorful tokens representing herbs, roots, and the dreaded exploding peas. As they add ingredients to their potion, they decide how far to push their luck; a burst ends the round and costs points, while stopping in time yields reputation points and activates effects such as moving the active patient closer, buying new ingredients, or gaining special abilities. The duel’s tempo is intense, because each decision directly influences the opponent: the value of the next round’s card is evaluated, and the loser receives a bonus from the winner, creating a constant swing of advantage. The win condition is to treat the sixth patient or be the first to finish the seventh round, usually within 45‑60 minutes. The game features high‑quality components – cloth bags, ingredient tokens, potion cards, and patient markers – and a board depicting the medieval market. The Deck, Bag, and Pool Building mechanic ensures each playthrough feels fresh, as players expand their ingredient pools over time. Though a two‑player duel, it retains the discovery and tension that made the original a hit, but with a laser‑focused head‑to‑head interaction. Perfect for fans of push‑your‑luck games who enjoy light strategy wrapped in a whimsical theme.