Prise De Fer (2021)

About this game

Prise De Fer is an 18-card sword fight duelling game for 2 players. It is quick to learn and can be played in under 30 minutes. Players draw a hand of sword fighting moves from the common deck and take turns playing cards to attack and defend their body targets. If an attack goes unblocked the attacker scores a point, the deck is reshuffled, cards dealt back out, and the fight continues. The first player to score 5 points wins. Some cards attack or defend a single location, while others can be used for a range of targets. Maintaining control over the pace of the fight can be just as important as having the right cards. —description from the designer

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.