
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,546
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Gothic Doctor
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2015

2021
Rules assistance for Duel of Wands
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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Duel of Wands is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Doug Levandowski and Luke Muench.
Casters have long used magic to settle their disputes, often with disastrous effects. Over the years, these duels developed into the codified contest of skill and cunning that we have today: the Duel of Wands. In Duel of Wands, which is set in the world of the Kids on Brooms RPG and which contains rules for use within that game, players attempt to prove themselves the superior caster by slinging spells at each other to try to remove their opponent's psyche and win the duel. Don't grow too confident in victory because between rounds, the loser can study and improve their spells! —description from the publisher
Duel of Wands 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 Duel of Wands is 30–45 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 of Wands 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 of Wands belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Duel of Wands and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Duel of Wands are: Doug Levandowski and Luke Muench. 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 Wands 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.