- BGG rank
- BGG #21,377
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Partners+
- 6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,596
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Partners Duo
2022
Rules assistance for Partners Duo
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- 2 players
- 15–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Partners Duo is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Thomas Bisgaard, Morten Skovhus, and Martin Vinter and its main mechanics are Race.
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About the game
Partners Duo is a 2-player version of the Partners game. Just like partners you have to get your pawns from the home area to the target as fast as possible. Pawns are moved clockwise along the track according to the value of the card played, unless the card allows you to do something else (move backwards, split the value, swap spaces, put another pawn into play, etc.) Players are dealt 4 cards, and then have to swap one of the cards with their opponent (instead of their partner). The winner is the player who first get all his pawns (two set of three) placed in the target area. Differences from the original edition include: 1) You do not play as a pair, but only 1-vs-1 2) You swap a card with your opponent instead of your partner. This is very different, since your choice directly influence what your opponent can do, and your opponent also knows one of your cards. 3) You have to get 2 sets of 3 pawns around the track (instead of one set of 4 pawns. 4) Many of the cards have changed, now the highest card is 10 instead of a 14, and there are new abilities on some of the cards. 5) The track is a bit smaller, 40 space around instead of 56 spaces.
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Partners Duo 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 Partners Duo is 15–45 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 Partners Duo 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.
Partners 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.
Partners Duo belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Race. 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 Partners Duo are: Thomas Bisgaard, Morten Skovhus, and Martin Vinter. 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 Partners 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.