Duel for Cardia

A fifteen-minute mirror-match duel where knowing your opponent matters more than the numbers on your cards.

πŸ‘₯ 2 players⏱ approx. 15 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 6.8 Β· BGG #775

Who it's for

Couples and two-player game nights who want a quick, sharp psychological duel with real replay value.

Not for you if…

You need more than two players or want variable factions and powers, because both sides play the exact same deck.

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Vibe's take

sharp, psychological, quick, competitive, replayable

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About this game

Duel for Cardia hands you and one opponent identical decks and a single, simple question each round: which card do you think they'll play? Cards run 1 to 16, each with its own quirky ability, and reading your rival's habits matters more than raw numbers ever will. Win over four factions and collect their five signet rings before your opponent does, and you're crowned ruler of Cardia. Rounds fly by in fifteen minutes flat, but the mind games linger, because you'll both remember exactly how the other bluffed last time you play.

Identical 1-16 mirror decksSimultaneous card-reveal mind gamesFifteen-minute two-player duels

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Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 2

Duration

15 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.8 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.8/10

Rank #775

4.5k ratings

Published

2025

Language

Moderate text

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