Duck & Cover

Duck & Cover

AnimalsCard GameParty Game
Players
2-7
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
20 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
8+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.0 / 5
Year
2024

About the game

Duck & Cover is a goofy 20-minute game about keeping your bathtub as dry as possible. Across three rounds, you shuffle your duck cards around a shared grid, either moving your ducks to safety or covering opposing ducks with your own. Simultaneous action selection keeps everyone engaged at once, and layering cards changes the board state quickly. Whoever ends with the lowest water-related score wins. It's a light, silly filler with an absurd duck-bathtub theme for the whole family.

Hobbli's Notes

Duck & Cover leans fully into its silly premise, and Hobbli's team thinks that's exactly the point: this is a quick, goofy filler rather than a deep strategy game. The layering and covering mechanics give it a bit more bite than a typical light party game, but it's still approachable for kids and casual players alike. Three short rounds keep sessions snappy. It's a fun palate cleanser between heavier games.

What we like

  • Very quick 20-minute playtime.
  • Supports up to 7 players.
  • Simultaneous play keeps everyone engaged.
  • Lighthearted, family-friendly duck theme.

Keep in mind

  • Light on strategic depth.
  • Simultaneous layering can be fiddly to track.
  • May feel too silly for serious gamers.

Who it's for

Best for ages 8+ families and casual groups; supports up to 7 players for a silly, quick party filler.

Mechanics

BingoLayeringScore-and-Reset GameSimultaneous Action Selection

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