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Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami
2025
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- 1–2 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
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Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami is a board game released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marco Montanaro and Diego Fonseca and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
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About the game
High in the sacred mountains of Japan lies the hidden Lodge of the Sun, where ancient spirits guard a long-forgotten power. Here, two mighty Mages are fated to clash in a deadly duel of wit, will, and unleashed arcane fury. Kami is a game of swift, tactical magic duels, where every move is a precise strike, and every spell weaves your path toward destiny. Wield forbidden magic, summon the might of the Kami, and strike when your opponent shows the faintest weakness Only the most cunning and unyielding will claim the Lodge’s sacred power. Duel of Mages Duel – Kami offers intense, head-to-head battles for two players, where you’ll fight for control of the mysterious Lodge of the Sun nestled in the sacred mountains of Japan—perfect for those seeking fast-paced, strategic gameplay with high replay value. Face the Avatar Challenge yourself in Solo Mode or in Duel Mode by confronting Mononoke, a powerful AI-controlled Avatar designed to test the skills of even the most seasoned Magisters. Master the Portals Duel – Kami introduces Portals, magical gateways that connect rooms within the Lodge of the Sun and unlock new tactical paths to surprise your opponent and control the board. A New Way to Play Duel – Kami isn’t just a standalone experience—it also expands the world of Black Rose Wars, adding new layers of strategy, characters, and content to enrich your existing collection. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami is 45–60 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 Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami for ages 14 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.
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami are: Marco Montanaro and Diego Fonseca. 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 Black Rose Wars: Duel – Kami 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.