
- 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 Set 2: Intensity is an expansion for Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner released in 2003 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 Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Ramp up the intensity in this exciting expansion to Duel of Ages. Enrich your experience with 3 new maps and 72 all-new characters and equipment. Confront 40 new labyrinth guardians. Unleash deadly creatures and machines upon the unsuspecting enemy - the powerful Bengal Tiger, vicious Hachetbeak, the Gemini automated defense system, monstrous Lancer, and others. Take the high ground on new terrain, the lofty Mesa. Defend your team base as you seek to destroy the enemy's. Capture and imprison enemy characters, then interrogate them. Make use of the valuable Lith Strategica. Challenge Lith Alliance, winning new friends through diplomatic efforts. Expands Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner
Duel of Ages Set 2: Intensity 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 Set 2: Intensity 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 Set 2: Intensity 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 Set 2: Intensity has a complexity rating of 3.0 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 of Ages Set 2: Intensity belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Set 2: Intensity 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 Set 2: Intensity 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.