- BGG rating
- 8.4
Rules assistance for Duel of Ages II: Master Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
Rules assistant for Duel of Ages II: Master Set
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Duel of Ages II: Master Set is an expansion for Duel of Ages II released in 2013 for 2–8 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brett G. Murrell and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Grid Movement.
About the game
There’s a difference between need and want, and you will want the nine-pound mountain of content contained in the Master Set. The Master Set is an extension of the Basic Set, so you will need the Basic Set to play.
Designers
Publishers
- Worldspanner
Questions and answers
Duel of Ages II: Master Set 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 catalogue lists Duel of Ages II: Master Set for ages 12 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 of Ages II: Master Set has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 of Ages II: Master Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Grid Movement. 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 of Ages II: Master Set are: Brett G. Murrell. 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 of Ages II: Master Set as an expansion for Duel of Ages II. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Duel of Ages II to use it. Check that your edition of Duel of Ages II is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.