- BGG rank
- BGG #3,096
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Yokohama Duel
2018
Rules assistance for Yokohama Duel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Yokohama Duel
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Yokohama Duel is a board game released in 2018 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hisashi Hayashi and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement.
About the game
It is the beginning of the Meiji era. Once a sleepy fishing village, Yokohama has opened to foreign trade since the end of the Edo period and has now developed into one of Japan’s busiest trade centers. Goods such as copper and raw silk have gathered in Yokohama to be exported to foreign countries hungry for them. In addition, foreign technologies and cultural practices have integrated into the Japanese lifestyle as quickly as the modernization of the cityscape. In this stand-alone game, you and your opponent compete to dominate the market. Roam the streets, strategically manage your assistants, and build a successful business empire while enlisting the aid of foreign agents. Each district in Yokohama offers unique benefits; exploit them wisely to outplay your opponent. Achieve coveted goals, master new technology, and chart your path to victory. Yokohama Duel: A head-to-head battle for business supremacy awaits!
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Questions and answers
Yokohama 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 Yokohama Duel is 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 Yokohama 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.
Yokohama Duel has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Yokohama Duel belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement. 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 Yokohama Duel are: Hisashi Hayashi. 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 Yokohama 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.