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Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels
2017
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- 2 players
- 10–15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ben Dutter and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Betting and Bluffing, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
A competitive, low-luck, 15-minute card game for two players, focusing on the tactical nuance of a medieval duel. You stand across the bloodied mud of the battlefield. Your mortal enemy is just out of range, seething with lethal intent. Only one of you will walk away; only one will be victorious. Choose your weapons, test your mettle, and cross steel with your foe in a duel to the death. Clash of Steel is a tactical two-player card game of medieval duels. Every element of play is designed to explore the nuanced and complex decision-making of crossing blades, from choosing your stance to selecting your target. Gameplay focuses on managing your limited stamina, predicting your opponent's actions, and whittling their defenses down until you can land a final, crushing blow. The game takes about five minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. There are no random elements -- the only unknown is which cards your opponent's playing and how much they're willing to spend to gain the upper hand.
Designers
Publishers
- Sigil Stone Publishing
Questions and answers
Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels 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 Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels is 10–15 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 Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels 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.
Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels 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.
Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Betting and Bluffing, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels are: Ben Dutter. 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 Clash of Steel: A Tactical Card Game of Medieval Duels 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.