
- BGG rank
- BGG #18
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024
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Rules assistance for Cardopoly
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Cardopoly is an expansion for Monopoly released in 2016 for 2–8 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Eric Park and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
Dice? Going once, going twice... Gone! Cardopoly Deck replaces Monopoly's dice with movement & action cards while adding speed and more fun to the classic property trading game. Compatible with traditional Monopoly and many themed editions.
Cardopoly supports 2–8 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 Cardopoly is 30–120 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 Cardopoly for ages 5 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.
Cardopoly belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 Cardopoly are: Eric Park. 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 Cardopoly as an expansion for Monopoly. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Monopoly to use it. Check that your edition of Monopoly is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.