How many players is The Duke?

The Duke plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.

How long does The Duke take to play?

A game of The Duke takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is The Duke any good?

The Duke rates 7.4/10 from 3,830 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / medieval game built around grid movement, pattern movement, tile placement.

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The Duke (2013)

2 players · 30 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 30 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.4/10

Best for 2 players aged 13+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About The Duke

Draw, place, move and flip tiles to capture the enemy Duke.

Abstract Strategy Medieval

Mechanics: Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, Tile Placement · Designer: Jeremy Holcomb, Stephen McLaughlin

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The Duke FAQ

How many players is The Duke?: The Duke plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does The Duke take to play?: A game of The Duke takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Duke any good?: The Duke rates 7.4/10 from 3,830 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / medieval game built around grid movement, pattern movement, tile placement.