
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,170
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Queen Alice
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2026

2022
Rules assistance for Zodiac Duel
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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Zodiac Duel is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by David Heras Pino and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Cassandra and Sibyl are the most popular fortune tellers in the city. To resolve their eternal rivalry they decide to fight in an ultimate duel using the 12 zodiac signs and the power of the stars. Zodiac Duel is a frenetic card game for two players divided in two phases. Firstly, during the draft phase, you will have to form a team of 5 fighters and 3 stars. Each card represents both a fighter and a star, but you can only keep one of the two parts, so… choose wisely! In the second phase, you will face your opponent with your chosen cards during 5 duels or less. Decide strategically how to use your fighters -each sign has a different power- and place your stars to modify each duel. First player who wins 3 duels will win the game! —description from the publisher
Zodiac 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 Zodiac Duel is 15 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 Zodiac Duel for ages 10 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.
Zodiac Duel has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Zodiac Duel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Zodiac Duel are: David Heras Pino. 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 Zodiac 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.