# Flash Duel: Second Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #4719
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 5-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.61 / 5
- **Designers**: David Sirlin
- **Publishers**: Sirlin Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love fast-paced fighting games with deep strategy, Flash Duel is a blast. Perfect for quick but intense matches.Unique combinations with 20 charactersMultiple game modesFast and dynamic gameplayGreat for duos or teamsModerate language dependencyBetrayal mode may frustrate beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Flash Duel: Second Edition is a fast-paced card game that simulates duels between characters from the Fantasy Strike universe. The arena? An 18-space linear track where every move and strike must be calculated precisely. With 20 unique characters, each with special abilities, there are hundreds of possible matchups. Want to play the basic mode to learn? It's there. Want something more complex with all abilities unlocked? That's there too. Plus, you can create your own character, engage in 2v2 team battles, tackle solo play with achievements, or even a cooperative mode where up to four players face a dragon controlled by a fifth player. And if you like betrayal, there's a mode where someone might secretly be helping the dragon! Language dependency is moderate, so a translation of the cards might be handy.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, depending on the chosen mode.

### What's the average game time?
Between 5 and 15 minutes, perfect for multiple plays in one session.

### Is translation needed to play?
Yes, there's moderate language dependency. A card translation helps.

### Is it hard to learn?
Simple mode is easy, but full mode requires more strategy.

### Is it worth it for solo players?
Yes, there's a solo mode with 10 challenges to conquer.