In the game Duel for Cardia, each player has the same deck of 16 character cards, each with a unique influence level and a specific faction power.
In each round, you secretly choose a card, then reveal it simultaneously with your opponent. The character with the strongest influence wins the duel… unless the effect triggered by the loser changes the outcome! Three conditions can lead you to victory: accumulating five seals, emptying your opponent's hand, or activating an immediate victory effect.
The Rebellion, the Dynasty, the Academy, and the Guild are all factions with distinct mechanics, ranging from combat manipulation to strategic discarding or effect transformation. The tension is constant, reversals of fortune are frequent, and every choice can be decisive.
Duel for Cardia is a clever and intense card game, ideal for two seasoned players looking for strategy and depth. Thanks to its quick setup and compact format, it can be played anywhere and easily.
The variety of factions and powers offers excellent replayability, especially since the game includes a second set of 16 new characters to refresh the experience. By adding one of the 8 Location cards at the start of the game, you introduce special rules that further spice up the confrontations.
This game offers true tactical richness in duels, with a rewarding progression curve and high-suspense games. A must-have for fans of two-player games with a strong dose of bluff, opponent reading, and brilliantly placed combos.
Contents: 76 cards, 40 tokens, 1 rulebook
Age: 9+ / Duration: 15 minutes / Players 2-4
