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7 Wonders was a brilliant board game, and 7 Wonders Duel easily lives up to its legacy as one of the best board games for two people. It’s a whirlwind trip through history in a small, quick card game that’s easy to learn and fun time after time to play. One of the wonders of the board game world? Maybe... Best adult party board games Dexterity card games like Spot It don’t just challenge your reflexes; Greg May, the owner and founder of The Uncommons, Manhattan’s first board game cafe, likes them because they’re also portable and inexpensive, making them great for travel or gifting. Plus, the game is based on visual perception, so no language skills are needed!Best table games for two
Spirits of the Wild has the perfect amount of luck and strategy mixed together to ensure that the game is engaging and balanced. It feels like it’s possible to get better at the game, but the luck of the draw makes every round so different - and forces you to change your strategy quite often. We always go back and forth beating each other, which is certainly an important element of a good date night game. Best board games for families Unlike most board games for two players, Blockbuster and Chill is a cooperative party game and not a strategy game. This makes the game more relaxing for everyone, and may even encourage spectating or participating in the discussion without actually being part of the game. Players don’t compete with each other and instead work together to reach a single goal. This game, along with the main game Blockbuster, is an excellent board game choice for people who like films. Blockbuster and Chill, in particular, is ideal for those who want to try board games but don’t like competing.
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Rounding out our list of some of the best 2 player board games around is Twilight Struggle. Not only is this board game rated the top two player board game on the market. But it’s consistently seen in many top 10 board game lists of all time. Looking for something? While there is a board game you could use for Pictionary, it's not completely necessary. Ask everyone playing to write down 10 phrases, objects, actions, people or otherwise and put them into a bowl. In teams, one player must help their team guess what the piece of paper says, using only a pen and paper, against a clock. The phrases can be anything from 'Coleen Rooney versus Rebeckah Vardy' to 'Boris Johnson zip-lining'. The winning team is the one who can guess the most rounds of correct answers in your chosen time limit.Best board games for two adults
Now, just because these games are aimed at adults, doesn't mean they are all outrageously NSFW. You’ll find crime-themed or horror board games on the list that might be a bit much for children, as well as board games like Catan that are just a little more complicated or over-the-top than your average family fare. Social Board games for couples Magic: The Gathering is technically a card game – we know. But given there’s such a fine line between board games and card games, and that you can technically turn this into a board game with the right playing mat and accessories (dice, counters, damage trackers etc.) we’re going to count it in our list of favourite competitive board games. The reason for this is that Magic: The Gathering almost immediately sparks high-stakes competition once you jump in, regardless of your experience level.
