Ducks vs Demons

Description

Quirky, fast and surprisingly tactical — Ducks vs Demons gives Tic‑Tac‑Toe a chaotic card‑game makeover where pattern recognition, push‑your‑luck and well‑timed sabotage decide the winner.

Available now from Mind Games — proudly Australia’s oldest and best games store since 1977.

Bold facts

• Players: 2–4
• Play time: 15–30 minutes
• Ages: 8+
• Core mechanics: Hand management, pattern recognition, push‑your‑luck, take‑that
• Theme: Abstract strategy / card game with family‑friendly humor

What the game is

• Choose Team Duck or Team Demon and battle across an ever‑shifting grid to connect three of your characters in a row.
• Use magic cards to alter the board, instant cards to react to opponents, and clever timing to block or complete patterns.
• The grid changes constantly, so plans must adapt — connect three, disrupt rivals, and don’t get gobbled by chaos!

Why you’ll love it

• Fast rounds and simple rules make it perfect for family game night and casual groups.
• Tactical depth: easy to learn but full of bluffing, risk and timing choices.
• Great at 2 players and fun with 3–4 for more chaos and backstabbing.
• Portable, quick setup and high replayability — every game feels fresh.

How to play (quick overview)

• Draw and play cards to place or move pieces on the grid.
• Play magic/instant cards to flip cells, swap pieces, or throw obstacles in your opponent’s path.
• First player or team to align three of their characters in a row wins — unless a well-timed sabotage upends everything.

Tips & variants

• Save a defensive instant card for late in the round to counter surprise wins.
• Push‑your‑luck: sometimes risking a bold move forces opponents into mistakes.
• For a longer session, play best‑of‑three matches or rotate teams if playing with 4 players.

Perfect for

• Families, kids, casual gamers, and fans of light strategy who love quick, interactive games.