Spirit Island vs The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
⭐ 7.7# 67💰 $35👤 2-4
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a push-your-luck game where players brew potions by drawing ingredients from their bags. Each ingredient has different effects, and players must decide when to stop drawing before their potion explodes. The game features variable player powers and a unique bag-building mechanism.
FantasyMedievalPuzzle
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Spirit Island | The Quacks of Quedlinburg |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 67 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 65 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 1.96 |
Spirit Island wins in 5 categories, The Quacks of Quedlinburg wins in 3 categories.
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
The Quacks of Quedlinburg — Time Estimates
2-Player Game45 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Categories
FantasyMedievalPuzzle
Mechanics
Deck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingOpen DraftingPush Your LuckVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
The Quacks of Quedlinburg7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while The Quacks of Quedlinburg has 7.7. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and The Quacks of Quedlinburg costs approximately $35. The Quacks of Quedlinburg is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and The Quacks of Quedlinburg supports 2-4 players. The Quacks of Quedlinburg supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or The Quacks of Quedlinburg more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and The Quacks of Quedlinburg has 1.96. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or The Quacks of Quedlinburg?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while The Quacks of Quedlinburg takes about 45 minutes. The Quacks of Quedlinburg is the quicker game.