Web of Power: The Duel

About this expansion

Web of Power: The Duel is a two-player expansion for Kardinal & König, also known as Web of Power, with games lasting about 30 minutes.

Designed specifically for two players, this expansion introduces a third, neutral player: the King. Rather than acting as a regular opponent, the King adds a shared presence to the board as the two players alternate placing the King’s pieces.

The King’s pieces bring an additional layer of uncertainty to scoring. Five new influence cards determine which player receives the scoring benefit from the King’s pieces, giving the neutral player a distinct role in the two-player version.

• For two players
• Approximately 30 minutes of play time
• A neutral King whose pieces are placed alternately by the players
• Five influence cards that indicate which player scores the King’s pieces
• Three special action cards for each player

Each player also receives three special action cards. These cards allow players to break certain rules when surrendered, creating another way for the duel to depart from the standard rules of the game.

Released in 2002, Web of Power: The Duel expands Kardinal & König/Web of Power with rules, cards, and a neutral third player tailored to a two-player session. It preserves the connection to the original game while adding the King and his influence cards to the board.