
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,329
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Flat Top
- 2 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1977

Rules assistance for Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion
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Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion is an expansion for Duel in the Dark released in 2007 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Friedemann de Pedro and its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment.
This bag collects all of the small expansions released to date for Duel in the Dark. The bag contains one of each of the following expansions: 1 Duel in the Dark: British Searchlight 1 Duel in the Dark: British 3.7in QF Anti-Aircraft Gun 2 Duel in the Dark: Railroad Flak 1 Duel in the Dark: Skilled Gun Crew 1 Duel in the Dark: Acoustic Mirror 1 Duel in the Dark: Quad Flak 1 Duel in the Dark: Ju88 Night Fighter 1 Duel in the Dark: 3-5 Player Variant 1 Duel in the Dark: The Walls Have Ears Comes in a plastic pouch with its own special Rulebook entitled: "Duel in the Dark, The Complete Edition"
Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion supports 2–5 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 Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion 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 Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion 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.
Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion 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.
Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment. 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 Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion are: Friedemann de Pedro. 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 Duel in the Dark: The Complete Edition – Expansion as an expansion for Duel in the Dark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Duel in the Dark to use it. Check that your edition of Duel in the Dark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.