
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,776
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Duel of Ages II
- 2–8 players
- 150 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2013

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Duel of Ages: Masters Addendum is an expansion for Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner released in 2004 for 2–16 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brett G. Murrell and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
From the back of the box: The Masters Addendum brings the series to its conclusion, packed with the goods to fulfill all needs: New characters and equipment to challenge the shrewdest of players: Vengeance-filled Boudica, Celtic queen. Work-allergic Brad, the slacker. The wily treasure seeker, Dakota. The duplicating physicist, Dr. Marla Ulf. Gana, the enigmatic mimic. Dragon queen Kassina. High-stakes gambler, Leo Penney. Test subject Lia Vestri – both of her. Time agent Lyrra Swan. Australian outcast, Ned Kelly. The fire-dwelling Salamander. Trusted sidekick Sam, the deputy. Sandman, the urban legend. Alien timeseer, Seveneyes. Battle medic, Specialist Njeri. Massive Xecttyl, the hive mother. Masters Guide containing the compiled and updated rules set, and packed with a host of bonus material: New player introduction and tutorial. Full series character and equipment rosters. Rules variants. Assembly tournament rules and demo techniques. Card notes and tough love from the Chief Weewak. Character Crucible, containing 32 revised character and equipment cards. Game Aids, including: Player aid cards. Blank character and equipment cards to design your own expansion. Player aid poster with the core information from the entire series. Wordspanner chance deck. Expands Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner
Duel of Ages: Masters Addendum supports 2–16 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 of Ages: Masters Addendum is 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 Duel of Ages: Masters Addendum 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: Masters Addendum has a complexity rating of 3.2 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: Masters Addendum belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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: Masters Addendum 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: Masters Addendum as an expansion for Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner. 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 Set 1: Worldspanner to use it. Check that your edition of Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.