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2026-02-18

What Makes a Great 2-Player Browser Game

A checklist for evaluating short-session competitive web games.

A strong 2-player browser game usually gets these fundamentals right.

Quality checklist

  • Rules are understandable in under a minute
  • Rounds are short and replay-friendly
  • Mobile controls stay simple
  • Win/loss feels fair and skill-linked

Duelboard uses this checklist when selecting and shipping new games.

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