Dueling Nobles (2004)

About this game

Dueling Nobles is a strategic card game that plays like a collectible card game, yet only requires a single deck of playing cards, 6-sided dice, and counters. The game is easy to learn, yet still allows for a large amount of tactical decisions. Jacks, Queens, and Kings form the combatants for each player, while the number cards are battle modifiers. Matching suites provide additional bonuses, as well as a variety of special abilities. A simple resource mechanic allows the players to purchase additional cards, and also redirect duels initiated by their opponent.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.