Quacks of Quedlinburg Mega Box - Beyond The Base Game (+ UK GIVEAWAY!)

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  • @TheBrokenMeeple
    @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +3

    CONGRATS TO "MHKEI" WHO WAS THE LUCKY RESULT OF THE RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR! Please get in touch (see my reply to your comment) and we'll sort out the logistics with ZATU. :-)

  • @TheBrokenMeeple
    @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +6

    There is a user flooding the comments with a lame giveaway spam attack. I'll try to report them all myself but if I miss any, feel free to report them and don't click on any of their links.

    • @mrmoon1799
      @mrmoon1799 2 роки тому

      Yep got that email and replied b4 looking at yr comments here. Fingers crossed nothing happens from it 🤞

  • @gabrielwood
    @gabrielwood 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve always been quite wary of big and mega box game editions - I feel like I never end up playing with all the expansions (I’m thinking especially about Mage Knight ultimate edition), but this seems to be quite well priced in comparison with other big box game editions. Thanks for the review!

  • @csabazalan2278
    @csabazalan2278 2 роки тому +3

    I have both expansions in my original box. No need for a bigger box at all.

  • @karenbrouard697
    @karenbrouard697 2 роки тому +3

    Not played Quacks yet but looks perfect to play with my family. Thanks for the review Luke. From the Uk

  • @nuotekukanalas4980
    @nuotekukanalas4980 2 роки тому +1

    Hey! I'm in it - to win it! Participaring in this giveaway is like playing Quacks. It's a bit random, but if you win it still feels great.

  • @christophkiekhofer5734
    @christophkiekhofer5734 2 роки тому +1

    If you buy the BigBox and the 2nd Expansion the Alchemists you have 1 more variant to Play: Wolfgangs Wechselstube, the Promo Expansion for the Base game. So the MegaBox isn't that Mega at all, because the price is just the same and you have more Variation of the game in the bigbox for the same money. Maybe you than have also some more Tokens cause every company that makes board Games always try to reduce the Material and the Produktion costs.

  • @nipzie
    @nipzie 7 місяців тому

    Can't speak highly enough of the value of this mega box. It seems too big, but when you bling it out (if you so choose) it actually just fits in the box.

  • @deborahpate3238
    @deborahpate3238 2 роки тому +1

    I haven't quacked yet, but I'd love to. Thanks for your review!

  • @DuncanHall2070
    @DuncanHall2070 Рік тому +1

    I just have base quacks and absolutely love it! Was planning on eventually owning both of the expansions at some point and when I found out that I can buy everything for the price of both of the expansions combined and essentially get the base game free ( in the US) I was like I'll just buy this and sell the copy of the base game that I already own. I'll just have to figure our how to store it.

  • @mhkei9821
    @mhkei9821 2 роки тому +1

    I would LOVE to win this! A friend owns this and plays it so much, they've got fancy plastic chips for it. I love how everyone pulls chips simultaneously so there's no big delay between turns, and the fun of trying to stack the bag in your favour and gamble for bigger points.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +2

      Well .........................CONGRATS my friend, you just won it. Fate has chosen you sir! Get in touch at brokenmeeple@gmail.com and we'll sort out getting a copy to you!

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      BE SURE TO GET IN TOUCH SOON! :-)

    • @mhkei9821
      @mhkei9821 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple AAHH! Exciting! Will reply now! 😁

  • @GoingSing
    @GoingSing 2 роки тому

    Have played the base game at my friends a couple of times and loved it! We're a sucker for push-your-luck- style games though...would be intrigued to try the expansions, Herb Witches especially! Cheers for the review :)

  • @manaburngaming7968
    @manaburngaming7968 2 роки тому +1

    I always thought of this game as a bit too kid friendly and simple and so was put off getting it for a long time. However after seeing some reviews I think it might be up my street, at least I can play it with 5 players with the expansion now! That is some good value for that mega box 😃

  • @hobbitgillam
    @hobbitgillam 2 роки тому +1

    Really like this game for playing with newer players. Bullet Heart might have over taken it as my go to light/silly game but definitely want to try Quacks with both expansions.
    Also I just upgraded the Bullets in Bullet Heart and it did not cost me half as much as the deluxe pieces for Quacks.

  • @Xenophiah
    @Xenophiah 2 роки тому

    The "geeked-up bitz" are worth the money!! NB the ingredients you get in Alchemists are not needed if you have base game + herb witches.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Indeed, they stipulate it in the rulebook. But those geeked up bits, too expensive. Awesome yes, but coin capsules work just as well for less and I've got a ton of them spare.

  • @ninjabiscuit1095
    @ninjabiscuit1095 2 роки тому

    I'm definitely with you on how ridiculous some big boxes are, I previously owed both the Fresco and Alhambra big boxes and sold them both as there was no need for those huge coffin boxes, went back to the base games and bought the expansions I wanted separately. As for Quacks, my favourite moment is when someone pulls out the wrong cherry bomb entirely against the odds and their face just drops and they'll usually swear, I know it's great cause I'll be generally doing the exact same thing in a round or two.

  • @marclivingstone
    @marclivingstone 2 роки тому

    Quacks is a game that I only played with adults in the past and really enjoyed it for the fun, switch off your brain factor. I recently played it with my 2 kids (5 and 7) and had an absolute blast! It was easy enough for them to understand and is one of the only games I own that can be played with both adults and the family. I like the look of the expansions for adding options for the adult plays.
    Great info, keep up the awesome work Luke!

  • @HansJoachimMaier
    @HansJoachimMaier 2 роки тому

    About the box side: The box was sold here in Germany in a discounter super market. And they LOVE big boxes.I guess that blew the size up :)

  • @wiblick
    @wiblick Рік тому

    Just bought the Mega Box as the other box... with just the witches expansion was out of stock.... immediately looking for more compact ways to store this, really not keen on keeping the box it came in!

  • @SonicAnim
    @SonicAnim 2 роки тому +1

    It would be funny if the potions actually exploded in real life. Though I suspect it wouldn't really get past health and safety standards. 🤣

  • @yannisguerra
    @yannisguerra 2 роки тому

    Man, that box makes me want to live in the UK! I hope whomever wins it, enjoys it a lot. I personally love the game, and it is more strategic that you would think, managing your luck does take skill. Thanks for the video!

  • @MerrillWhiteKalEl
    @MerrillWhiteKalEl 2 роки тому

    I have both expansions, just in the original box with an insert. So glad I went that route. Big box is too big. I am glad to have both and enjoy playing with either or both.

  • @sigurd1410
    @sigurd1410 2 роки тому

    Never tried this game so far but I am suspecting my daughters would LOVE It!!! As usual fantastic material!

  • @CaMay-eg6fz
    @CaMay-eg6fz 2 роки тому

    I just purchased The Quacks of Quedlinburg Mega Box from Toy Street in the UK… All of the Fortune Telling Cards we’re bundled together and I would like to know which cards go with the main game and which cards go with the expansions please? I thought maybe the purple ones went with the base game and the blue ones went with the Alchemists Expansion but I don’t have enough purple cards… Some clarification would really be appreciated…Thank you

  • @chloebackshall4588
    @chloebackshall4588 2 роки тому

    Great video, glad your feeling better.
    We haven't played quacks in awhile, we only have the base game that I bought for my daughter's birthday a couple of years ago. My kids do enjoy playing it and we find it a good game to introduce to friends.
    I have been looking at buying the expansions but haven't got round to it yet.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      If you aren't teaching it all the time, the expansions would work well.

    • @chloebackshall4588
      @chloebackshall4588 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple I think it will be getting added to the list of games to get.

  • @Saturn2888
    @Saturn2888 2 роки тому

    I agree with strategy 8 rating so long as variants are used. No matter how many games I played with my 4 year old, he always won until I brought in both expansions. Now, luck is mitigated by strategy and herb witch timing. I have yet to lose with the expansions! I'm also always well over 100 points each game.

  • @FrankTankMusic
    @FrankTankMusic 2 роки тому

    It's one of those games that has been on my radar, but not had the opportunity to give it a go... yet, hopefully!

  • @jamesfarmer5084
    @jamesfarmer5084 2 роки тому

    Totally agree should be deeper box rather then a large box.

  • @joncockayne4625
    @joncockayne4625 2 роки тому

    Definitely interested in this one though admittedly the box size is frustrating for not fitting in a kallax.

  • @CrimsonCrunch211
    @CrimsonCrunch211 2 роки тому

    Nice review and welcome back!, i've never played the game but I think if i get it i'd get the mega box as I like to have some variety to change things up as I go. I got a carcassone big box for a cheap price after only playing the game once before and after dozens of plays Ive never had the urge to buy anything more for the game or even used all the mini expansions it comes with.
    Zatu is probably the best site in the UK, never had an issue with them and I always find it cool they ship games in reused kickstarter boxes , but sometimes my wife thinks i've backed whats on the side before we open it 😆

  • @sctt191
    @sctt191 2 роки тому

    HI Luke, thank you for the video!
    I have been pondering buying this game for some time, as my family like push your luck games. This box is HUGE, but this is something I would jump into buying as it had the expansion included and I know I would enjoy teaching this one 😀
    Again thanks for the vid!!

  • @marcolai9735
    @marcolai9735 2 роки тому

    Witches expansion also add a fifth player if I recall..
    great video Luke

  • @seanmorgan2257
    @seanmorgan2257 2 роки тому

    I think this has a fantastic price point as you said the base game plus the two expansions would cost more glad you are feeling better luke

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, didn't take long to recover but also been really busy.

  • @babelfish1978
    @babelfish1978 2 роки тому

    We love this game as a family. We all enjoy it, and ages are 7, 9, 13, 40 and 44. Like that it plays up to 5, but good at any player count

  • @GrahamS_Games
    @GrahamS_Games 2 роки тому

    Enjoy the base game with the family. Though the game in which my last round lead disappeared when I pulled only 7 chips…. 5 of which were white… caused much pain! (or glee in the case of my youngest who then romped to victory!)

  • @NRobbo
    @NRobbo 2 роки тому

    Would be excited to play the base and move on to the expansions later. Looks great.

  • @jamesponting4379
    @jamesponting4379 2 роки тому

    5 player games really fit our little gaming group well. I only get a chance to play my 4 player ones when someone can't make it. Looks fun and definitely our kind of game. Thanks for the video :)

  • @lucasengle
    @lucasengle 11 місяців тому

    I mean the strategy is figuring out what your neighbors are doing and figuring out the statistics of you drawing stuff vs your neighbor

  • @andrewphillips6147
    @andrewphillips6147 2 роки тому

    Been looking at this for a while. Love the witchy theme, but not 100% sold on the luck element. Could be good fun with the right crowd though and I suspect my daughter would be into it in a big way.

  • @IamPandaSteve
    @IamPandaSteve 2 роки тому

    Great game, loved playing it. Nice to see you creating content again.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Yeah now that Covid and the last 12 days of activity are behind me! :P

  • @deepdivemusicreactions
    @deepdivemusicreactions 2 роки тому

    I got this in local super market for 25€. Still haven't played it. Looks overwhelming, don't know where to start 🤣

  • @harryhill589
    @harryhill589 2 роки тому

    I would really enjoy a copy of quacks. I have played a friends copy a few times in a row at a games night. I found it a clean and fun bag building game. It's fun and frustrating as no matter how you build your bag of ingredients, the white cherry bombs still find a way out. To me, the end game was strangely anti-climactic, as it was very difficult to catch a leader. Still, really enjoyed my few plays of it. The expansions look interesting, thanks for reviewing it all together.

  • @benvlynch
    @benvlynch 2 роки тому

    I've always heard exciting news QoQ but haven't managed to play it myself yet. Found this channel recently through researching Near and Far which my group is currently playing through. Hopefully we'll have a copy of this Megabox delievered for when we finish that and need a new game to play! ;)

  • @wifeofrage1210
    @wifeofrage1210 2 роки тому

    I love the look of the game and REALLY REALLY want it. As I'm sure loads of folks do too. But the little gems catch my eye.

  • @patapatasel
    @patapatasel 2 роки тому

    Ohh Quacks is on my wishlist! I'm in as well! (despite my confusing usename! :p) Excellent board game I had the pleasure to try once!

  • @NikNakNaj
    @NikNakNaj 2 роки тому

    Haven't had a chance to play this yet as they don't always have it at the game cafés locally and if they do it's in use. Hope to try it out soon.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Give it a shot, I'm surprised they don't have it, it should be in a decent library collection.

  • @timwye-williams978
    @timwye-williams978 2 роки тому

    Hey Luke. Thanks for explaining the game. I haven’t played quacks yet but would love to win a copy to try! Thanks for all the work you do on your content and glad you’re well again

  • @bullfrog417
    @bullfrog417 2 роки тому

    Great review, Luke. Thank you. You mentioned a runaway leader problem. The game has a rat tail mechanism to help mitigate the runaway leader. I've seen the lowest player take the lead in a round after getting rat tails and a good draw.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      That's the thing, I've not seen the rats make enough of an impact, not to mention it's incredibly artificial in the first place.

    • @bullfrog417
      @bullfrog417 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple , yeah, the integration does seem odd. Rat tails, really? It was rare that I've seen it change the leader though, from my experience, it does keep players in the game. More than the rat tails, I think this game is about building combos and being fortunate enough to draw into the combo. If that's what put the leader in front and they're able to do it again, the rat tails won't help enough.

    • @bullfrog417
      @bullfrog417 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple , so it happened last night. Played a 4p game and I was behind, but close the entire game. 3 rat tails going into the last round, a good card flip (double rat tails for buying round - jumped my score by 2 points), and a golden witch coin/power which gave points for how many colors in my pot gave me the win. Rat tails weren't the deciding factor, but definitely kept me in the game for the final round.

  • @davidenglebright1928
    @davidenglebright1928 2 роки тому

    Always had an interest on getting Quacks, just a shame the BGG Geekup bits aren't really available in the UK. It does look to maybe be slightly too much box!

  • @joelevans1414
    @joelevans1414 2 роки тому

    Count me in! I enjoy quacks a lot and like the idea of the new locoweed.

  • @jamescartwright1150
    @jamescartwright1150 2 роки тому

    Nice to see you back Luke🙂 This is a family favourite of ours. I would say there's some strategy involved as picking the right combination of chips can help a lot where as just randomly buying different colours won't help you as much. Have they included the promo track in the big box?

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Good to be back! :-) I don't think so, nothing stood out as "promo" in the box.

    • @jamescartwright1150
      @jamescartwright1150 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple Thats a shame, the promo is a small board called Wolfgangs exchange office and I thought a big box edition would have been the perfect opportunity to add it.

    • @marktaylor4962
      @marktaylor4962 2 роки тому

      @@jamescartwright1150 It was in the Big Box but they didn't include it in the Mega Box for some reason

  • @Leemundo23
    @Leemundo23 2 роки тому

    Great content and review as always, I’ve had Quacks on my wish list for a while, didn’t even know there was a big box! Seems to be very good value so I’m sure to grab it at some point either way!

  • @TLAngus1337
    @TLAngus1337 3 місяці тому

    Got the exact box for 30€ at Aldi Germany, no Brainer at that price for sure

  • @samh62695
    @samh62695 2 роки тому

    Never played quacks but it’s one I’d like to try one day. Great video, very informative!

  • @TheHexyBeast
    @TheHexyBeast 2 роки тому

    i love quacks with a fan made solo bot but i have to say coffee roaster kinda gets more playtime here but i have pretty much stolen all the bags from this game to use in other boxes lol nice vid luke! Stay Hexy!

  • @que-tangclan
    @que-tangclan 2 роки тому

    I have the base game and its good enough that my kids dont want to remove it from the collection. But it rarely gets to the table, its almost reserved for an easy to play game when we want to introduce people to the hobby... that being said, what is your opinion on sleeping gods? I saw you mention it, I am playing it now and I am in love with it. I decided to play it solo because it looked a little daunting for my kids and I got fully immersed into it.

  • @magnusjakobsson7424
    @magnusjakobsson7424 2 роки тому

    I have both expansions + shelded tokens in the main box. This box seems a bit too big 😅

  • @vangelisevangelou
    @vangelisevangelou 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the review. Good points. Have you played Las Vegas Royale or Ra? They are great push-your-luck games, IMO and more interactive.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Las Vegas, yes, wasn't that into it. Ra I've still not tried out.

  • @mrmoon1799
    @mrmoon1799 2 роки тому

    Only played quacks with base game and I agree it's a 7ish possibly 6.5 for the base game. Not a true liver of push yr luck but played the alchemists and it does improve it. Mega box looks great though! Think the kids in my schools board games club would love this though.

  • @jacobmason3313
    @jacobmason3313 2 роки тому

    This is a great game. Great video too Luke! Would be nice to play Alchemists again

  • @CaMay-eg6fz
    @CaMay-eg6fz 2 роки тому

    Is there a way to tell which fortune telling cards belong with the Alchemists expansion please? They were all bundled together… Thank you

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Don't the cards have an expansion symbol on the corner?

    • @CaMay-eg6fz
      @CaMay-eg6fz 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple There are only six cards that are marked specifically witches or alchemists… Otherwise some have a purple crystal ball and some have a blue one but I don’t see anything else 🤔 I’ve seen a lot of people put shields on the ingredient tokens, do you think the quality of this Mega box version will stand up to time without being protected? The shields basically cost as much as the game 😂 Thank you

  • @bendutoit5371
    @bendutoit5371 2 роки тому

    All together in one box would be excellent even if the box is a weird odd size.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Indeed, though as people have proven, you can get all the content in a normal sized box!

  • @KabukiKid
    @KabukiKid 2 роки тому

    The previous "Big Box" version was strange, as it didn't include the newest Alchemy expansion. Very odd. I do like the looks of this new complete (at least for now) version. I agree that the box doesn't look the best, though.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, hardly a "big box" with only one expansion.

  • @CK-mi3sd
    @CK-mi3sd 2 роки тому

    I tried Quacks before, but I feel that Space Base, a dice-driven game, is actually more strategic than Quacks.

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      In terms of the combos, yes, though still heavily reliant on luck.

    • @CK-mi3sd
      @CK-mi3sd 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple It is true, but at least you can influence the outcome better in Space Base than Quacks. Quacks is too luck prone.

  • @OCEAN2
    @OCEAN2 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to try it, thanks for the review!

  • @radshef318
    @radshef318 2 роки тому

    My friends own it and I am rubbish at it!!! Maybe winning the giveaway would help me improve my "strategy" (which tends to be 'be cautious. OK too cautious, maybe be less cautious? Splode').

  • @miseryguts36
    @miseryguts36 2 роки тому

    I love the game but I'm terrible at it. We only have the base game but maybe the expansions will change my luck.

  • @Board_game_goode
    @Board_game_goode 2 роки тому

    I haven’t played this game but enjoyed the video and the game looked fun.

  • @ariadne5807
    @ariadne5807 2 роки тому

    I've really been wanting to try this one. I'm not sure my playgroup would be so keen on push your luck, but I'm really curious on how it would actually go over :)
    EDIT: By the way, is it just me or the website doesn't work at all?!

  • @liamtaylor9647
    @liamtaylor9647 2 роки тому

    Really like the new ingredient the herb witches adds

  • @elliottg478
    @elliottg478 2 роки тому

    It's one that I have heard lots of good things about and would like to try

  • @chrisfoot2007
    @chrisfoot2007 2 роки тому

    Quacks has been a great game to introduce people to and generally gone down well, however my partner detests the luck of it so now she always sits out. Maybe not the game for everyone, but it's a great time filler even if not the strategists idea of fun

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      It really is for a specific group, even I only play it now and again.

  • @mikemolash2480
    @mikemolash2480 2 роки тому

    I’ve been on the fence… can it play 6? If I won it, I’d have to buy the upgrades from bgg. Also the subtitle said “welcome to the broken meatball” I thought that was worth mentioning 😂

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому

      Only 5 players. And lol, this is why I don't do subtitles for other languages! :P

  • @doc_adam
    @doc_adam 2 роки тому

    Never played Quacks, but it looks great!

  • @timknauer8906
    @timknauer8906 2 роки тому

    New intro? :D
    Quacks is my go-to gateway game which is still fun for frequent gamers. I think the winner is going to have a lot of fun with it!
    Now gotta finally watch the Sentinels video 😊

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha please do! And no it's the same intro I use for all Beyond the Base Game content.

    • @timknauer8906
      @timknauer8906 2 роки тому

      @@TheBrokenMeeple guess the music of the podcast intro is always the one I have in mind when it comes to your videos

  • @aaronstull9853
    @aaronstull9853 2 роки тому

    Love Quacks. everyone can get into it.

  • @jamesfarren-ross9636
    @jamesfarren-ross9636 2 роки тому

    I do like push your luck games, it levels the playing field just got beaten by my 5 year old at zombie dice she was over the moon at the win

  • @joewatts6016
    @joewatts6016 2 роки тому

    I hate box sizes for games. I have fit all this content (main + 2 expansions) in the base game box. Including having the tokens in coin protectors.

  • @IssamRiyami
    @IssamRiyami 2 роки тому

    I almost bought the base game a few months ago (I got the crew instead) so I would not mind having this for free :D

  • @TheLuminousCleric
    @TheLuminousCleric 2 роки тому +1

    What a waste. XD Everything fits into the main box of the base game. Everything!

  • @rosaidhphillips7677
    @rosaidhphillips7677 2 роки тому

    I haven't played Quacks yet, but it's on my zatu wishlist...

  • @ruslangeorgiev2591
    @ruslangeorgiev2591 2 роки тому +1

    Quacks is a great game, I played it couple of times with a friends and it was a blast! Green/ spider tokens are the hardest one but they add so much to drill of drawing

  • @pjjpversteeg
    @pjjpversteeg 2 роки тому

    Random comment (as random as Quacks ;))

  • @arronthrossell3434
    @arronthrossell3434 2 роки тому

    Not played quacks. Looks like a game that would see alot of play time as dont play with any heavy gamers. Plus scaling well a plus. Cant think of any funny names 😕

    • @TheBrokenMeeple
      @TheBrokenMeeple  2 роки тому +1

      Should suit you well then if you don't mind push your luck.

  • @KMReviews
    @KMReviews 2 роки тому

    I think it’s great some people like this game but I personally am not a fan of it.