Duplik
2–10 players • 45 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2–10 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Duplik plays 2–10 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Duplik, originally published as Identik in 2009, was created by game designer William Jacobson and illustrator Amanda Kohout. The game emerged during a period of rising interest in party games that emphasize communication and creative interpretation over complex strategic rules, finding a home in the library of publishers like Libellud and Asmodee. Its development was rooted in the concept of the 'party challenge,' where the goal is to bridge the gap between verbal description and visual execution.
The game is defined by its clever integration of art and absurdity, requiring players to describe a bizarre, intricate illustration to a teammate who must draw it based solely on those instructions. The design choice to use increasingly surreal and detail-heavy scenes—often featuring oddly positioned objects and characters—was intentional, designed to make the drawing process both challenging and humorous. It was well-received by critics and players alike, praised for its ability to generate laughter and highlight the subjective nature of human perception.
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About Duplik
Duplik is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–10 players • 45 min • ages 12+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Duplik?
Duplik is a board game for 2–10 players, running about 45 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Duplik for?
Duplik is built for 2–10 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Duplik take to play?
A game of Duplik is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Duplik for?
Duplik lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Duplik won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Duplik lists As d'Or Jeu de l'Année.
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