En Garde
A tense two-player fencing duel of cards, all about distance, feints, and daring the perfect lunge.
Who it's for
Couples and duos who want a quick, tactical head-to-head with real bluffing and the tension of a proper fencing match.
Not for you if…
You need more than two players or want a rich theme and components. The bare-bones card duel can feel dry and dated to some.
Vibe's take
A nimble psychological duel where managing distance and reading your rival's hand matters more than the cards themselves.
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About this game
A two-player fencing duel fought entirely with cards. You advance, retreat, feint, and lunge across a narrow strip, spending cards to control distance and land a hit. Every attack invites a parry-riposte, so the real duel is one of nerve and timing: strike too early and you leave yourself open, wait too long and your opponent strikes first.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
20–30 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.4 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.9/10
Rank #3,745
1.8k ratings
Published
1993
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