Flamecraft Duals Board Game Review

Published: Mon 5th Jan

Step into the charming world of Flamecraft Duals, the compact two-player strategy game from Cardboard Alchemy, designed by Manny Vega and illustrated by Sandara Tang. In this video, Ryan and Sarah break down how to play, what makes it shine, and why this cozy-looking duel hides some surprisingly sharp tactical decisions.

Flamecraft Duels is a 20-minute, head-to-head tile-laying game where players place dragon tiles, activate unique abilities, and fulfill shop card patterns to score points. Easy to learn but packed with depth, the game rewards smart positioning, clever timing, and just the right amount of player interaction—especially as you add in advanced modes like Fancy Mode and Fountain Mode.

Whether you're looking for a portable café game, a thoughtful abstract strategy duel, or a lighter entry point into the Flamecraft universe, this one offers satisfying turns, beautiful table presence, and plenty of replayability.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:19 What Is Flamecraft Duals?
00:44 Designer, Art & Publisher
01:06 How to Play Overview
01:55 Turn Structure (Play, Score, Refresh)
02:06 Dragon Tile Powers
02:47 Scoring Shop Cards
03:10 Coins & Hand Management
03:35 End Game & Final Scoring
03:56 Fancy Mode Explained
04:46 Fountain Mode Explained
06:06 Strategy Depth & Player Interaction
06:44 Components & Table Presence
07:10 Portability & Ease of Play
07:37 Replayability & Advanced Modes
08:46 Final Thoughts

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