
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,176
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Epic Card Game: Duels
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana
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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Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Robert Dougherty and CJ Moynihan and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
Jungle (later renamed to Guardians of Gowana) is a two player box set exploring the tropical supercontinent of Gowana. A complete game on its own, or combine it with any other Epic set to support more players.
Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana 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 Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana is 20 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 Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana for ages 13 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.
Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana are: Robert Dougherty and CJ Moynihan. 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 Epic Card Game: Guardians of Gowana 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.