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Elemental Duel
2023
Rules assistance for Elemental Duel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Elemental Duel
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Elemental Duel is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Javier Martínez Gómez and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Betting and Bluffing, and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
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About the game
The elements face each other to acquire the energy of nature. Use the strength of your cards to overcome your opponent by challenging him in a mental duel. A fast and fun game that will put all your ingenuity to the test. In Elemental Duel we find 2 types of cards: Spirit cards: These cards are the ones available to the players in each of the game rounds. Each one will have a set equal to that of the rival. Water, fire and plant are regular elements, light and dark are special elements. Territory tiles: In each round, both players will compete to conquer one. These cards show the number of icons they contribute, and a condition to improve the territory that contributes the most icons. In each turn, the players will choose a hidden spirit card that will fight to try to take as many territories as possible. —description from the publisher Los elementos se enfrentan entre ellos para adquirir la energía de la naturaleza. Usa la fuerza de tus cartas para conseguir superar a tu adversario desafiándole en un duelo mental. Un juego rápido y divertido que pondrá́ a prueba todo tu ingenio. En Elemental Duel encontramos 2 tipos de cartas: Cartas de espíritus: Estas cartas son las que disponen los jugadores en cada una de las rondas de juego. Cada uno tendrá un set igual al del rival. Agua, fuego y planta son elementos regulares, luz y oscuridad son elementos especiales. Losetas de territorios: En cada ronda, ambos jugadores competirán por conquistar uno. Estas cartas muestran la cantidad de iconos que aportan, y una condición para mejorar el territorio que aporta mayor cantidad de iconos. En cada turno, los jugadores irán eligiendo una carta de espíritu de forma oculta que luchará para intentar llevarse la mayor cantidad de territorios posible. —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Designers
Publishers
- Cayro, The Games
Questions and answers
Elemental Duel 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 Elemental Duel is 15 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 Elemental Duel for ages 8 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.
Elemental Duel has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Elemental Duel belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Betting and Bluffing, and Rock-Paper-Scissors. 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 Elemental Duel are: Javier Martínez Gómez. 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 Elemental Duel 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.