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A Duel Betwixt Us
2014
Rules assistance for A Duel Betwixt Us
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for A Duel Betwixt Us
For 2 players
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A Duel Betwixt Us is a board game released in 2014 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rob Fitzpatrick and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
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About the game
A Duel Betwixt Us is a two-player card game designed to test your manly worth through the ancient and sacred art of violence. Your heroic feats will earn you the love of fair maidens, and sturdy men will join your ranks in admiration of your combative prowess. You will send this fanclub to work in the mines, where they will toil tirelessly in your name. The fine ingots they pull from the earth will provide you with an economic and military edge in the series of spectacular duels which will unfold betwixt you and your nemesis. Who will be the finer specimen of Man? Will you gain the Gentlemanly Satisfaction you demand? Only time will tell...
Editions
- A Duel Betwixt UsenGame Salute2014
Designers
Publishers
- Game Salute
Questions and answers
A Duel Betwixt Us supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for A Duel Betwixt Us is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Duel Betwixt Us for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Duel Betwixt Us has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
A Duel Betwixt Us belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Duel Betwixt Us are: Rob Fitzpatrick. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Duel Betwixt Us as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.