How does the Duel power work?

Duel creates a temporary competition between your side and other competitors in the event. It’s one of the more strategic Power Play options because the reward depends on what happens during the duel window, not instantly.

The Duel power card players see in the app

How Duel works

When Duel is activated:

  • Thrillify starts a timed duel
  • your team is included in that duel
  • other competitors are automatically selected by the game
  • the side that earns the most points before the duel ends wins the bonus

This means Duel rewards strong momentum. If your team is actively completing challenges during the duel, it can turn into a big scoring opportunity.

How points are awarded

The duel runs for a set amount of time. When that timer ends, the winner is determined based on which team earned the most points during the duel period.

The bonus awarded depends on:

  • whether the winning side was the challenger or one of the challenged sides
  • the duel power’s rarity
  • the event’s Base Points setting

Because of that, a Duel can have different outcomes even when the same power appears in different events.

Why players choose Duel

Duel is a good choice when:

  • your team is on a hot streak
  • you expect to complete several challenges soon
  • you want a higher-upside option than an instant point power
  • your team likes direct competition

Things to know

  • Duel is time-based, so timing matters.
  • Any teams included in the duel will receive a notification in the app informing them of the duel.
  • Time remaining can be seen in the app by tapping the Duel power effect while it’s active.
  • If your side doesn’t win the duel, you won’t get the winning reward.
  • There is usually higher upside potential for the team activating the duel power.

Strategy tips

  • Trigger Duel when your team is actively moving and submitting challenges.
  • Avoid using it when your team is taking a break or slowing down.
  • Coordinate with teammates so they know it’s time to push.

Key Takeaways

  • Duel creates a temporary scoring battle.
  • Winning depends on who earns the most points before the duel ends.
  • Rewards are calculated after the duel window closes.
  • It’s a high-upside power when your team is ready to score quickly.
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