
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,693
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Han
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2014

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Web of Power: The Duel is an expansion for Web of Power released in 2002 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Network and Route Building.
This expansion to Kardinal & König allows the game to be played by two players. It adds a third, neutral, player (the King) which players alternate playing pieces of onto the board. Five new influence cards indicate for which player the King's pieces score. Additionally, each player has three special action cards which allow them to break certain rules when surrendered. Expands: Kardinal & König/Web of Power
Web of Power: The 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 Web of Power: The Duel is 30 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 Web of Power: The Duel for ages 12 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.
Web of Power: The Duel has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Web of Power: The Duel belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Print & Play, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Network and Route Building. 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 Web of Power: The Duel are: Michael Schacht. 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 Web of Power: The Duel as an expansion for Web of Power. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Web of Power to use it. Check that your edition of Web of Power is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.