Duos

Schmidt Spiele, Arclight Games, CMYK · Board game · 2015
7.0 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 3–6 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.4/5
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RECOMMENDED

Perfect for those who love quick card games and want to test their synergy with a partner.

Highlights
  • Dynamic and very fast-paced
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Great interaction between pairs
  • Ideal for quick fillers
Keep in mind
  • Requires good partner reading
  • Might feel too short for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Know that quick card game you play while waiting for coffee or between heavy sessions? That's Duos! Here, you aren't playing alone; the secret to success lies in the synergy with your partner. The game puts you in pairs for a frantic race to complete objectives. The setup is super simple: each duo has their own goals, and there's a public goal that everyone is racing to achieve first.

The heart of the fun is in the turn flow. On each turn, you can draw two cards, pass one or two cards face down to your teammate (this is where the mind-reading comes in!), and, of course, try to complete one of your goals. Objectives vary: it could be a numerical sequence, a set of matching colors, or a specific sum of values. It's a constant puzzle of 'what does my partner need me to pass right now?'.

The cards are divided into blue and magenta, numbered 1 to 8, keeping the visuals clean and the gameplay fluid. The game ends when a team completes eight objectives. But heads up: once the eighth objective is hit, each player gets one last chance to shine with an extra turn before the final point tally. It's a game of mental agility and, above all, partnership. If you love fast-paced card games with rules you can learn in two minutes, but that still require strategy to stop your opponents from winning, Duos is your next pocket-sized obsession!

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Best player count

BGG community vote

3–6 players
3 OK
4 BEST
5 OK
6 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Magenta (CMYK)
Publisher Schmidt Spiele, Arclight Games, CMYK, G3, WizKids (I)
Designer Johannes Schmidauer-König
Artist Brian Lee (II), SMLXL

Community

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1,353owners
303wishlist
75want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a game last?
Super quick, about 30 minutes!
How many players can play?
3 to 6 players, divided into teams.
Is it a complex game?
Not at all! The rules are very simple and straightforward.
Do I need much table space?
Nope, it's very compact, great for traveling.
Is it for strategy lovers?
Yes, but it's about reading opponents and speed, not heavy strategy.

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