A worker placement strategy game by Nathan Mehlhorn

Overview

DUCKS IN A ROW is a 2-4 player worker placement strategy game created for Button Shy Games' June/July 2020 18 card challenge. The goal for the players is to achieve one of two objectives:  either get all of the ducks in a specified colored order or obtain enough bread resources.

What's in the Box?

Each copy of DUCKS IN A ROW contains the following:

• A 6 page rulebook
• 5 double-sided duck cards
• 6 double-sided goal cards
• 7 double-sided action cards

There are two versions of these cards for PNP purposes. One is the original high contrast design but isn't at all printer friendly. The second version is more printer friendly as it requires a lot less ink.

Finally, you'll find Tabletop Simulator files for this game with instructions for porting the files into the game. I wanted this game to be as easy as possible for folks to play even if they can't meet up in person for any reason.

What You'll Need

You will either need a printer and a way to cut out the included cards or a copy of Tabletop Simulator for each person you wish to play the game with. Otherwise, everything is provided for you in the free download.

What's the Cost?

As this was created for Button Shy Games' competition, this game will be completely free for anyone who wishes to try it out for the duration of the judging period. What happens after that will depend on the contest results when they are announced by September 29, 2020.*

*A winner was finally announced and at this time I am simply changing this to a PWYW model so you can support me if you like the game.

Credits

A big thanks to Reddit user math_monkey for inspiring this game. Not only did they give me the idea for this title, they also were incredibly supportive throughout the creation of the game. Seriously, you are awesome!

This game was written and created by Nathan Mehlhorn in association with Jon Spencer Reviews.

Thank You & Feedback Request

Finally, thank you so much for checking out DUCKS IN A ROW, I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to rate and share the game. If you have any feedback on the game, I gladly welcome it, though I ask you keep it as constructive as possible. Saying, "Great game!" or, "I really hated it!" doesn't tell me much about what I did well or not.