
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,793
- BGG rating
- 7.8
DC Deck-Building Game: Dark Nights – Metal
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020

2023
Rules assistance for DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Nathaniel Yamaguchi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash makes you part of the high-speed battle between iconic rivals. Each player has three unique Character cards, each with more formidable abilities and a higher cost than the previous one. Players use the cards in their hands and special abilities like "Speedster" to buy cards and confront each other with the ultimate goal of defeating your foe three times. Each time a character is defeated, they gain new abilities and become more difficult to overcome.
DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash 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 DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash 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 DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash for ages 15 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.
DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash belongs to these categories: Card Game and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash are: Nathaniel Yamaguchi. 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 DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – The Flash vs Reverse-Flash 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.