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- BGG #864
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Black Rose Wars: Rebirth
- 1–4 players
- 90–240 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,426
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex
2023
Rules assistance for Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex
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- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex
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Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marco Montanaro and Andrea Colletti and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
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About the game
In a Templar stronghold, hidden in the Germanic moors, lies the power of the Black Rose. Its catacombs house the mortal remains of the powerful and feared Ulrich, yet he is now no longer dormant. Many have tried to seize the secrets of his power, but so far, all have failed. Now it is the turn of Bartholomäus, who aspires to become Master of Lex, a new school devoted to the occult, born in the heart of the Black Forest and spreading rapidly throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Duel - Lex will take you into a magical world of forbidden spells and deadly evocations, where every ten years, different mages compete to decide who will be the next Grand Magister. Duel - Lex introduces a new way to play fast and exciting two-player mage fights! Two mages clash in the cramped underground rooms of a Templar stronghold, choosing and planning spells and actions from a common deck and managing their own evocations and resources. Duel - Lex can also be used to expand Black Rose Wars and Black Rose Wars: Rebirth! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex 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 Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex is 30–45 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 Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex 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 – Lex has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Black Rose Wars: Duel – Lex 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 – Lex are: Marco Montanaro and Andrea Colletti. 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 – Lex 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.