Two players · three paths to victory

Herc’s Duel: free online strategy for two

Choose cards, develop your city and keep an eye on your opponent’s plans. Military strength, science and points offer three paths to victory. Decide where to make your move.

Herc’s Duel game board: card layout, progress tokens and two players’ monuments

Your next duel starts here

Create a game, copy its link and send it to a friend. Already have an invitation? Open the link to join. You can play your first game without creating an account.

  1. Create a game or join through an invitation.
  2. Pick your great structures and take turns selecting cards.
  3. Win through military power, scientific progress or points.

Every card is a decision

Only uncovered, face-up cards can be selected. Build a building for its benefits, sell the card for coins, or use it to build one of your great structures. Taking a card may reveal a new opportunity for your opponent.

Three paths to victory

Push the conflict marker to the last space on your opponent’s side or collect six different scientific symbols to win immediately. If neither player does so, points decide the winner after three eras.

One turn, several possibilities

Take a resource, strengthen your army or build a great structure? Each card changes the options for both players. Develop your own strategy and spot the moment to change your plans.

Is Herc’s Duel free to play?

Yes. Start a free game without creating an account. Play directly in your browser, with no app to download.

How do I play with a friend?

Select “Play with friends” and create a game. Copy the game link and send it to your friend so they can open the invitation in their browser and join. If someone has sent you a link, open it to join their game.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Open the game in your phone’s browser. Drag to move around the board and pinch to zoom in on cards and their effects.

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