Comparison

Fluxx vs DuoBoard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fluxx

Experience a chaotic and fun card game where rules and objectives constantly change. Play with friends or AI, online or offline, and adapt to new rule and action cards that shake up gameplay. This award-winning game offers a unique challenge for card game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Offline and Online Play
  • Human and AI Opponents
  • In-game Chat
  • Pass-and-play Multiplayer
  • Asynchronous Multiplayer Support
  • Friend Invites
  • Player Stats
  • Tutorial
Features
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Playdek and Looney Labs team up to bring this amazingly fun card game to mobile devices. Fluxx fuses its chaotic and fun game play with offline and online features that fans have come to love in Playdek games! Featuring New Rule cards that change the rules of the game and Action cards that create chaos. Even the object of winning the game changes during play, as players swap out one Goal card for another. The Fluxx card game has earned the Mensa Select Award for games that meet Mensa’s high standards of originality, playability and design. Features: - Offline and Online play for 2-4 players - Human and AI opponents - In-game Chat - Pass-and-play Multiplayer - Full asynchronous support for multiplayer online games - Invite your friends to play online games - Online player stats - Tutorial Recommended for iPhone 6 and later; iPad 5th Generation and later; iPad Mini 2 and later; iPod Touch 6th Generation; iOS 11 and later. **AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND PLAYDEK ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED FOR ONLINE PLAY** Per our Terms of Service, you must be 13 years old or older to use the Playdek online games service.

About

DuoBoard

Features
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DuoBoard is a colorful puzzle game where two players play inside the same match from two different sides. This is not a standard duel. This is not a normal shared board. This is a linked puzzle experience where every move changes the other world. In DuoBoard, each player sees a different board, but both boards belong to the same puzzle. Clear tiles, trigger effects, unlock bridges, and send powerful link events across the match. What helps your partner in co-op can disrupt your rival in versus. The result is a fresh puzzle experience built around interaction, reaction, and surprise. WHY DUOBOARD FEELS DIFFERENT Most multiplayer puzzle games focus on speed, score, or identical boards. DuoBoard changes that. Here, both players are connected through asymmetric gameplay: - your board is different - your actions matter on the other side - every match feels dynamic - the puzzle evolves through linked reactions CORE FEATURES Two Boards, One Puzzle Each player sees a different board, but both are part of the same connected match. Asymmetric Linked Gameplay Your actions can reveal, boost, block, shift, or transform the other board. Co-op and Versus Modes Work together to complete shared objectives or compete in puzzle battles where every move affects your rival. Daily Link Challenges Come back each day for a fresh puzzle condition with special linked-board effects. Solo Twin Practice Play and learn the linked-board system in a solo mode designed for practice and strategy. Colorful Cartoon World Enjoy a bright, polished, premium cartoon style with playful boards, fun effects, and a lively interface. Designed for iPhone and iPad DuoBoard is built to feel great on both devices, with layouts that adapt beautifully to larger screens. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - A truly different multiplayer puzzle idea - Fun co-op and versus gameplay - Interactive linked-board mechanics - Colorful cartoon visuals - Fresh daily puzzle challenges - Fully playable for free - Great on iPhone and iPad If you enjoy puzzle games, colorful strategy, and new multiplayer ideas, DuoBoard offers a fresh experience where two players share one connected puzzle from different perspectives.

Screenshots

Fluxx4 screens
DuoBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DuoBoard at none against Fluxx's 2. Fluxx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fluxx sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DuoBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fluxx versus DuoBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluxxDuoBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (546 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings546 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaydek, Inc.Said Lamaarague

Bugs and requests

Fluxx

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Email verification for online account does not arrive
  • 4 player bug
  • Online play needs to be revamped
  • Got Wonky On Last Update
  • Notch
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  • Verification
  • Options
  • Needs an option to disable sound

Requested features

13 requests
  • More versions please
  • MOAR!!!!
  • Chat and other stuff
  • Hoping For More Versions!
  • Needs landscape mode
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  • Needs an update badly
  • Needs better AI
  • Needs more support and addition of other games
  • Needs Bluetooth games
  • Needs Creepers and Surprises
  • Needs to be able to sort cards
  • Needs to slow down
  • Needs to allow deleting completed games

DuoBoard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluxx

One-time2
  • Creeper Pack$0.99
  • Zombie Fluxx$2.99
None

DuoBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluxx free?
Fluxx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuoBoard free?
DuoBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fluxx or DuoBoard have ads?
Neither Fluxx nor DuoBoard shows ads.

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