Party Tails Games
7.5/10
How we read this review
Ducking good time; full video review of base game and expansion
Review of Abducktion - Duck-napping Alien-Themed Board GameAbducktion: A Weirdly Strategic Game of Duck Kidnapping
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Abducktion: A Weirdly Strategic Game of Duck Kidnapping
-13%List: $39.99
Est. tax $2.55 for 43215 (Ohio average) · Shipping set by Very Special Games at checkout
| Board Game Features | Quick set-up |
|---|---|
| Board Game Mechanics | Strategy, Tile-based |
| Materials | Plastic, Cardboard |
| Players | 2-4 |
| Playtime | 15-20 minutes |
| Recommended Age | 8 years or older |
What these specs mean
- Denier (D)
- Fabric thickness. Lower numbers are lighter; higher numbers resist abrasion and punctures better.
About this item
- Combines duck matching, UFO mechanics, and tile-based strategy in a fast-paced, accessible format.
- 15-minute playtime for quick, engaging sessions
- Tile-based gameplay with dynamic duck formations for strategic depth
- Includes 3D Ufo and miniature ducks for immersive play
- Action cards allow players to move and rearrange ducks on individual stream boards
- Teams can collect and abduct ducks by forming matching patterns on shared cards
Why it scores 7.2: Good, from 7 sources. Strongest on durability. See the breakdown
How it scores
Good · likely 6.3 to 8.1 · medium confidence
From 5 video reviews, 2 owner reports, 14 community posts, 1,013 store ratings.
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By what matters
Quality4 reviews · what they said7.1
- Had a blast; highly recommend YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
- The artwork is fantastic YouTube comment on Very Special Games
- A very good game with rather some actions, but not too much YouTube comment on Very Special Games
- Not an option for colorblind family member YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
Ease of use7 reviews · what they said6.9
- Great game… easy to play YouTube comment on Very Special Games
- Able to play without any difficulty after the video YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
- Straight to the point, rules explained, moves demonstrated YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
- Written instructions are difficult YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
Durability4 reviews · what they said8.6
- unclear rule on formations with single colour (2 reports) YouTube comment on Hogwa5h Gaming
Value for moneyprice against similar products6.9
By source
Retailer star ratings35% of the score9.1
Video reviews5 sources · 34% of the score5.9
Community discussion9% of the score6.7
Problems owners mention
- duck colours hard to distinguish in low light
- difficult written instructions
- confusing 'ducks never touch' rule
- unclear rule on formations with single colour
- poor colorblind accessibility
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Gaming Caravan
5.0/10
How we read this review
Before-you-buy video asking whether the alien card game is worth it
Before You Buy ABDUCKTION – Is This Alien-Themed Card Game Worth It? 👽🦆Hogwa5h GamingSponsored by the brand
6.0/10
How we read this review
Tutorial video on how to play; promotes the game and a Patreon
How to Play Abducktion: Board GamesProZDSponsored by the brand
5.0/10
How we read this review
Board game review episode; sent a free copy by the publisher
Board Game Reviews Ep #281: ABDUCKTIONHungry GamerSponsored by the brand
6.0/10
How we read this review
Review with expansion; reviewer was sent a free copy
The Hungry Gamer Reviews Abducktion with ExpansionCommunity
Wanted to make a game with an actual spaceship and ducks
YouTube comment on Very Special GamesOwner
Very good game with some actions, not too much; played in 30-45 minutes
YouTube comment on Very Special GamesCommunity
Hard to tell duck colours on camera; dim lighting is a drawback
duck colours hard to distinguish in low light
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingCommunity
Stinks; written instructions are difficult; ducks never touch rule is odd
difficult written instructions
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingCommunity
Clear, succinct explanation; played without any difficulty afterwards
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingCommunity
Product description: 15-minute light strategy game of duck matching and spatial logic
Very Special GamesCommunity
Asks whether a single-colour board counts as a complicated formation
unclear rule on formations with single colour
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingCommunity
Asks whether replacement ducks must be placed in pull order
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingCommunity
Colorblind family member makes the game not an option
poor colorblind accessibility
YouTube comment on Hogwa5h GamingVery Special Games reviews
4.9 from 1,013 ratings
Store star ratings run high (most products average above 4.3), so they count less than written reviews.
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Product description
A 15-minute light strategy game for adults of duck matching, a UFO, and Tetris-like logic! C ollected in specific formations, and you'll have to use spatial logic and cunning to rearrange your ducks before your opponents to win!
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