Duel Masters Trading Card Game

Published 2004

In Duel Masters, players build a deck of creatures and spells using cards from starter decks and booster packs. Your creatures are brought into play by paying the mana cost associated with it and are used to attack your opponents creatures or shields. Each player starts the game with 5 shields in play. These shields are merely 5 cards from your deck that are dealt face-down in front of you before the game starts. The shields, along with any "tapped" creatures you have in play, form your defenses. When a creature attacks a player and isn't blocked, that creature breaks one of that player's shields. Each time a player's shield is broken, the player puts the shield into his hand. You win the game if on of your creatures attacks your opponent when he has no shields left (as long as your creature isn't blocked). Duel Masters is played in a very similar fashion to Magic: The Gathering, which is also made by Wizards of the Coast. Much of the terminology used in Duel Masters is the same as in Magic as well, such as "tapped", "summoning sickness", etc. Re-released as: Kaijudo

Duel Masters Trading Card Game

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.09/5
Year
2004
BGG Rating
6.41
BGG Rank
#10645
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Duel Masters Trading Card Game supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Duel Masters Trading Card Game takes about 30 minutes.
Duel Masters Trading Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.09/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Duel Masters Trading Card Game is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Duel Masters Trading Card Game has a rating of 6.41/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 292 ratings. It is ranked #10645 overall.
Duel Masters Trading Card Game was designed by Charlie Catino, Mike Elliott, Tyler Bielman. It was published in 2004.