The Duels Machine Update is a new feature in the Roblox game Steal a Brainrot. It lets players challenge each other to special matches where they can win Brainrots from opponents. This update started on January 11, 2026, and runs until January 14, 2026. Players go to a private area to fight fairly, with rules to keep things balanced.
Duels Machine Update Guide
What Is the Duels Machine?
The Duels Machine is like a challenge station in the game. It sits near the Coin Shop or Gears Shop. Players use it to pick an opponent and bet one of their Brainrots. Brainrots are collectible items that players steal from each other in normal gameplay. When both players agree on the bet, the game sends them to a private server. There, they play a best-of-five match, which means the first player to steal the opponent’s Brainrot three times wins the whole duel.
Duels Machine Event Time Table
| Country / Region | Start Date & Time (Local) | End Date & Time (Local) |
| United States (West) | Jan 11, 12:00 AM PST | Jan 14, 11:59 PM PST |
| United States (East) | Jan 11, 3:00 AM EST | Jan 15, 2:59 AM EST |
| Brazil | Jan 11, 5:00 AM BRT | Jan 15, 4:59 AM BRT |
| United Kingdom | Jan 11, 8:00 AM GMT | Jan 15, 7:59 AM GMT |
| Germany | Jan 11, 9:00 AM CET | Jan 15, 8:59 AM CET |
| Russia | Jan 11, 11:00 AM MSK | Jan 15, 10:59 AM MSK |
| India | Jan 11, 1:30 PM IST | Jan 15, 1:29 PM IST |
| Philippines | Jan 11, 4:00 PM PHT | Jan 15, 3:59 PM PHT |
| China | Jan 11, 4:00 PM CST | Jan 15, 3:59 PM CST |
| Japan | Jan 11, 5:00 PM JST | Jan 15, 4:59 PM JST |
| Australia (East) | Jan 11, 7:00 PM AEDT | Jan 15, 6:59 PM AEDT |
| New Zealand | Jan 11, 9:00 PM NZDT | Jan 15, 8:59 PM NZDT |
How to Start a Duel
Follow these steps to use the Duels Machine:
- Walk up to the machine in the game world.
- Choose your opponent from the server list, your friends, or by typing a username.
- Pick a Brainrot to bet, making sure it matches the value of your opponent’s bet.
- Confirm your choice to teleport to the private server for the match.
The game checks that both Brainrots are of similar worth to make duels fair. No extra coins or tokens are needed beyond the bet.
Duel Rules and Protection Features
Duels follow clear rules for safe play. Only certain gears, like Slap Hands, work based on your rebirth level. Gears help with movement or stealing during the match. The community voted on weapon options, choosing “Bat only” mode, where players use just the Bat gear. This keeps fights simple and skill-based.
After the duel ends, the game teleports players back to their home server. A 30-second cooldown shield protects the winner’s new Brainrot from being stolen right away. This gives time to move to a safer spot.
Match Flow Explained
Once in the private server:
- Players try to steal each other’s bet Brainrot.
- The match goes until one side wins three steals.
- The winner keeps the loser’s Brainrot as a prize.
- Both return home with the cooldown active if coming from a duel.
Practice timing your steals and using the map layout to trap opponents. Videos show players hiding near bases or using speed boosts effectively.
Community Input and Future Ideas
The game developers shared this update on the official Discord server. They asked for feedback on features like banning certain weapons or adding modes such as “Bat + Medusa.” The vote favored “Bat only,” which went live by the evening of January 11. Developers mentioned plans for another new machine soon.
Tips for New Duel Players
- Bet Brainrots of equal value to avoid mismatches.
- Check your gear before confirming the duel.
- Use the cooldown time to leave the area quickly.
- Watch for glitches reported in early matches and report them.
The Duels Machine update provides a structured way for Steal a Brainrot players to compete directly for Brainrots through fair, skill-based matches in private servers. Key elements like the best-of-five format, equal-value wagering, Bat-only mode from community voting, and 30-second post-duel protection ensure balanced gameplay. Players benefit from practicing strategies such as gear timing and map awareness to improve their chances of winning prizes.
