
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,413
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Kluster
- 1–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2023
Rules assistance for Kluster Duo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Kluster Duo is a board game released in 2023 for 1–2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Paula Henning and Robert Henning and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Map Deformation.
Kluster DUO is an incredibly fun family-friendly dexterity game! The large, unstable “spinner” magnets can be used alone or as an expansion for Kluster. Kluster's rules are extremely simple. However, they allow for many strategic possibilities! Take turns placing a magnet inside the string. But be careful because you collect all the magnets that stick together. The first one to get rid of their magnets wins! DUO contains 12 magnets, much larger than the classic Kluster magnets, for 2 players. However, thanks to the Kluster+ rules included, it's possible to combine several games to bring even more players together! So DUO can be used as an extension to Kluster Classic for up to 6 players. DUO also features an Expert Mode for more competitive Kluster games than ever! Content: Content: 12 magnets, 1 string, 1 game rule. —description from the publisher's website
Kluster Duo supports 1–2 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 Kluster Duo is 10–20 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 Kluster Duo for ages 7 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.
Kluster Duo 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.
Kluster Duo belongs to these categories: Party Game, Abstract Strategy, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Map Deformation. 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 Kluster Duo are: Paula Henning and Robert Henning. 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 Kluster Duo 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.