Splendor Duel

What I Needed It For: I’m always on the lookout for good two-player games that are suitable for adults, particularly ones that can add some variety to regular game nights. What I Liked: * It’s a good game that’s easy to pick up and play * Not overly challenging, but it has enough going on to stay interesting over multiple plays with different outcomes * The components are well made and good quality * It’s compact and transportable, which is a bonus What Didn’t Work as Well: Nothing specific, it plays exactly as intended. It’s just not one of our absolute favourites, which comes down to personal taste rather than any fault with the game itself. How It Compares: Compared with other two-player games we own, this is a solid option rather than a standout. It’s the kind of game we’re happy to take out of the cupboard occasionally to mix things up. Final Thoughts: I’d recommend Splendor Duel if you’re looking to add some variety to your two-player game collection. Whether it’s a perfect fit will really depend on what you enjoy in a game, there are others I personally prefer, but there’s nothing wrong with this one at all. It’s well made, easy to play, and worth considering.

Our first round of this game my wife and I found a bit clunky. By the second we were really coming around to it. Since then, literally playing it every night for the last week, for hours. The way the strategy evolves the more you play it is pretty addictive. It's competitive without being mean or nasty to each other (although I'm sure you could be). When you first start playing this game, you're only playing your own game each round. After a while, once you get familiar with the way to win and the strategy you start playing more against your opponent, making decisions to benefit you but also to hinder them. Honestly it's one of the best board games I've ever played with 2 people (I'm inexperienced though). Setup is quick, it's a tiny game so really portable, and I know it might not mean much to people but the little coins in the game are really good quality and have a nice tactile feel to them. Never thought I'd care enough about something like that to say it, but here we are.

Once you learn it, it’s such a great game. We played back to back to back and keep getting it out of the cupboard. We’ve now doubled the amount you need to win as we want games to last even longer. If you like strategy board games and are looking for a 2 player game it’s perfect. Quality is superb. Box is small so easy to store away. Haven’t found any flaws with it so far. Perfect present

So much fun! A nice lil game! Though I find I am too good at it

Great game for 2 players - approx 20 min game play and interesting enough to engage myself and my 14 year old daughter for several rounds.

We cannot stop playing this game , was recommended it , a bit hard to understand to begin with , but once you got it is an easy game ,

Really love this game. It's in a nice compact box, the components are good quality. It takes a little while to fully appreciate the mechanics but it's a fun version of the game for two players.

Very good game to compliment the full Splendor game

Great two player strategy game, is more nuanced that Splendor. Very interesting and fun to play

This is a great game for 2 people. You don't need to read so easy for my 11 and 6 year old to play together. I find a lot of kids games soul-destroying to play but I love this one. Can be played quite quickly and is neat to take away with you.

Good board game

Muy buen juego para dos. Es un poco mas complejo que Splendor normal, pero la caja pequeña es una ventaja.

This game is awesome for two players. I love the original splendor game, but this one is probably even more fun for me. I love playing with my kids or with my husband. Very high-quality cards and board. It’s easy to learn and quick to play, probably takes about a half hour to play a game. Art work is really nice and I really do just love this game. I love playing games with my kids and friends and family. But this really is my favorite. My 8 year old can play pretty decently, my 11 year old is a contender.