Duel Night series · Vega Publishing
The Couple's Duel Book
Fifty head-to-head duels for two players, printed on a facing-page design so each of you reads only from your own side of the spread. Sign the Duel Contract before the first round, battle through a full tournament arc, and crown the winner with the Champion's Belt and a winner's certificate to fill in. Two pens, one table, and a little friendly trouble.
The rules of the ring
How a duel works
The whole game runs on one clever idea: you never share a page. The 50 duels build from easy warm ups to nerve-testing finals, so the match has a real shape and a real champion at the end. Here is everything you need before the first bell.
The facing spread
Every duel lives across a two page spread. Player One reads the left page, Player Two reads the right. Neither of you sees the other's prompt, so nobody can copy and nobody can peek their way to a win.
Scoring
Most duels are worth 1, 2, or 3 points based on how hard they are. Scattered through the book are 5 point title fights that can swing the whole match, so the player who is behind always has a way back in.
Fouls
Peeking at the other page, blurting an answer out of turn, or stalling past the time limit hands the point to your opponent. Play it clean and the belt means more.
The Truce rule
Either player may call one Truce per match to skip a single duel they cannot stand. No points are awarded and no argument is allowed. You only get one, so spend it wisely.
Forfeits
When the final score is in, the overall loser owes one forfeit. Nothing cruel, just a friendly price for coming second. Pick one from the back of the book, or from the bonus list further down this page.
The tournament arc
Keep a running score across all 50 duels. Whoever leads at the final bell claims the Champion's Belt and signs the winner's certificate. Rematches are free, since the belt is always up for grabs.
Free printable bonus
Your extra score sheet
The book has its own scoring pages, but a good rivalry never really ends. Print this spare sheet for rematches, house tournaments, or the night you talk a fourth friend into playing the winner. Ten bonus forfeit ideas are included, so the loser always has a price to pay.
Duel Night · The Couple's Duel Book
Match Score Sheet
Player One:
Player Two:
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Champion:
10 bonus forfeit ideas
- 1.Loser makes the winner's coffee or tea tomorrow morning.
- 2.Loser takes over the winner's least favorite chore for a day.
- 3.Loser gives a two minute shoulder rub, no complaining allowed.
- 4.Loser lets the winner pick the next movie, no vetoes.
- 5.Loser writes the winner a short note listing three things they admire.
- 6.Loser cooks the next dinner while the winner picks the menu.
- 7.Loser performs the winner's victory dance on demand.
- 8.Loser handles the dishes solo after the next three meals.
- 9.Loser surrenders the last bite of the next shared dessert.
- 10.Loser wears the imaginary Champion's Belt in reverse for the rest of the night.
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Before you play
Quick questions
What do I need to play?
Two players, two pens, and the book. That is the whole kit. Everything you write stays on the page, so scores are easy to keep and easy to settle.
Is it only for couples?
No. The facing-page duels work for any two players: partners, best friends, siblings, or coworkers on a break. This first edition simply leans into date night energy.
What age is it written for?
This volume is written for adults. A family-friendly edition for players of all ages is on the way in the same Duel Night series.
How long does a match take?
As long as you want. Play a quick five duel round to warm up, or run the full tournament arc across all 50 duels for a proper champion.
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