Top 10 2 Player Board Games | 10 Best Board Games for 2 Players
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What are your favourite 2 player games??
One you didn’t mention was Onitama. Overall great lists though!
I still love 7 Wonders Duel. Also Ark Nova and Terraforming Mars are high up the list because in my opinion the more down time that you get with more than 2 players is not worth it in opposition to the more interactions you get.
Targi, Twilight Struggle, Fields of Arle, Star Realms, Dice Throne
Tides of Time, Colonial Twilight, Warfighter, Imperial Assault, Machina Arcana... Honorable mention: Hive and chess
I do like Agricola: All Creatures Big & Small, but you gotta do the Big Box because it's all about those special buildings. I actually never tried Agricola because I mostly play at two and assumed that Agricola doesn't play well at two (since All Creatures Big & Small exists).
My top ten 2-player games list would probably include quite a few 2-player-only games like Targi, Watergate, and Patchwork.
Have you played Blitzkrieg! World War Two in 20 minutes? That's on my shelf of shame along with The Initiative, Castles of Burgundy, and Paris: La Cité de la Lumière.
Silver Bullet. the one who you guys forgotten 😢
Have recently gotten into the board game space. Catan was my gateway game. I am completely hooked. This community is amazing. I love seeing it bring people together. I never have so much fun as I do playing games with friends. So thank you to creators like you for inspiring the next generation. Love your content. Can't wait to see whats to come. 🐺
Thanks so much and we agree 100%
Love that you seem to annually give an updated 2 player recommendation. It's great for my typical player count with just my roommate.
You guys are one of my favorite channels to follow, & I rarely miss a video. It was really cool to see the Fire & Ice collaboration! 🐺
Thanks so much Eric! As we evolve, our games evolve so always need to share when we can!
I’ve been really high on Summoner Wars 2E lately for favorite 2P. I had never played the original so this was a great jumping on point for me. Really a fantastic design. The entire Undaunted range is absolutely incredible too.
We have Summoner Wars but just haven’t tabled it yet! But I’ve heard very good things
Jeff how could you forget dice throne? At least Jamie never lets us down, always repping Dice Throne.
Temporary lapse in judgment Joshua!
Thanks for the mention, this might be perfect for my wife and I.
🐺 I just entered the board game world almost 2 years ago now and LOVE what it does for my family. It brings us together with interaction, cooperation, competition, and laughter! 🐺 Thx for creating amazing content like this!! Excited to see what's next for the hobby!! 🐺
Thanks so much Josh! This hobby has brought us so much closer together also. So glad to hear it’s had a positive impact on your life!
I love seeing people collaborate and come together in the board game space. It's always great when I find new creators because everyone brings their own special something to the table. 🐺
Agreed!! Collaboration is always so so fun!
My wife and I play Cascadia, Calico, Paint the Roses, Dice Throne, and Azul at 2 Players. I just picked up Dungeons, Dice, and Danger which has also been a good time. Fort is one of my favorite games but we like it at 3 players.
Dungeons dice and danger is very good. Love that one
Great video as always. Some games my wife and I enjoy at 2P include Cascadia, Calico, Funfair and Paris City of Lights, but current favourite has to be Caper Europe - LOVE that one!
Ohhh we really need to try some of these out. Agreed on cascadia and calico. Two great games
One great thing about board gaming is that it opens our world to amazing people, things and experiences. Keep doing these fantastic work as you inspire a lot to celebrate board gaming in best way possible. We're learning while having so much good time. 2022 is indeed a special year for us! Cheers to more breakthroughs in 2023. 🐺
Ahh this is so awesome to read Franz. Thank you, and all the best in 2023!
Love the approach for both of you as a couple. Really resonates with my current gaming group of 2. Thank you for the awesome content 🐺
Appreciate that kindness Allen! All the best in the contest!
It's great seeing you guys collaborate with all my favorite board gamers! Also I've been wanting to try out unmatched so it was awesome hearing your guy's take on it! Keep up the great work guys! 🐺
Thank you!!
Some of our favorite 2-player games are Hanamikoji, 1 Wonders Duel, Onitama, War of the Ring, Arkahm Horror the Card Game, and, believe it or not, Fury of Dracula.
We need to try a lot of those haha
Great content! Glad to see you partnering with other creators like Tim. Keep it up and more power to your channel! 🐺
🐺 What an incredible award ceremony to hold with some of my favourite content creators, especially ones that represent our country so well. You two did an amazing job presenting your favourite game of 2022, and it makes me want to try Familiar Tales so much more. Keep up the amazing work, and I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas!! 🐺
Happiest of holidays Dylan! Thanks for saying kind words and we hope you have a wonderful time gaming with family and friends :)
🐺 Hey J&J! I’m back to say it was so cool to see you both on the F&I Awards. Great pick too, btw.
If I haven’t already commented on this video, Android Netrunner is my all time favorite two player game. So much love and care went into that game and it absolutely showed. Made some great friends and memories through that game.
Yay guys. Loved seeing you both with some of my other fav creators on Tims award video. Not surprised to see your favourite game choice for 2022, which looked amazing on that table. 🐺
Thanks so much Karen! Glad you enjoyed the video! Tim is a rockstar!
My wife and I have really been enjoying Wingspan, the engine building aspect with gorgeous art is right up our alley! 🐺🐺🐺🐺
What a fun list! We also love Redlands. A super underrated two player game IMO is Agility it's a game about training dogs for an agility competition 🐺
Oh cool! Haven’t heard of that one!
🐺 Loved you guys in the Fire and Ice awards show on Tim's channel. I was already a fan of your channel but because of you guys, I've been introduced to some many games and other content creators. You both are a breath of fresh air in this community!
Thanks so much Angie! Comments like this mean the world to us - so thank you for spreading some joy our way. Happiest of holidays to you!
That was such a great Award show! It was so cool to see all of you guys come together and celebrate great board games. I learned so much and there are some new games on my wish list now🐺 my favorite 2 person game is the new asia expansion for wingspan. Such a great addition with the duel mode :)
The Asia expansion is awesome!!!
I love seeing a couple playing these games together!! Thank you! 🐺
Thanks so much Chad!
🐺So happy to see more fellow Canadians thriving in board game content creation space. Really enjoyed this video and looking forward to watching more of your content.
Woo go Canada! Thanks so much for checking us out!
My wife has been subscribed to the channel for quite some time now. Thank you for providing information, education and entertainment in our household! Our board game collection is top tier because of you! 😄🐺
Haha thanks so much Timothy! Glad we could help you find games you love. All the best in the contest!
I've been a fan of your channel for a little while now, and every video is so entertaining and informative! Thanks for all that you do! 🐺
Thanks so much Justin! Glad you are part of our community! Have the best of holidays :)
Great list, love the video! 🐺
Great job on the Fire and Ice video! I need to come back for more 2p game suggestions. I love Patchwork even though I rarely win 🐺
Love watching your videos! It’s pretty much just me and my husband playing games so I love watching specifically 2 player stuff! Thanks! 🐺
Awesome! Same as us Carmen! Enjoy the games together!
You two are some of my favorite content creators!! Awesome to see you with so many other people I love!! 🐺
That’s way too kind!!! Thank you!
So awesome seeing the big collab on Tim's channel - hope everything is going smooth with the house move 🐺
🐺 I loved seeing you both be a part of the Fire & Ice Awards… such a cool way to show how big of an impact you have made on this hobby, along with all of the other great content creators. Just don’t tell the others… you’ll always be my favorite! 😉
We won’t tell!! ;)
Love your thoughts on these games. Radlands, Unmatched, and Res Arcana are on my to-play list! 🐺
They are three very good games!
Thanks a ton for being in the awards ceremony. Was already subscribed but definitely trying to get your best 2022 game 🐺
Thanks so much Carlos!
Your banter is so natural and absolutely top notch! Thanks for so many laughs!🐺
Thanks so much!
I already have been following your channel for a while now. So awesome to see your contribution to the Fire & Ice awards ceremony! My favourite 2 player game is 7 wonders duel! 🐺
Thanks so much! 7WD is a great game!
This is a Great video! Thank you so much for this. Love trying to find games to play with my partner! We really enjoy Fog of Love and Till the Last Gasp. But I would loooove to find a coop fantasy two player game :P
Love your videos! My favourite games at 2 are Battle Line, Race for the Galaxy, LOTR: The Confrontation, Castles of Burnaby, and Patchwork.
YESSSS the confrontation is just so so good
I love your personalities! Also unmatched is my favorite 2 player game 🐺
Unmatched is incredible!
Love your recommendations for 2 players, it’s my main player count! Loved to see you all in Fire and Ice!🐺
Much appreciated!!! Glad you enjoyed the list!
Top10 Two Player Games:
0) Battle Line
9) Jaipur
8) Onitama
7) Hive
6) Splendor
5) Watergate
4) Azul
3) Tigris & Euphrates
2) Ark Nova
1) Spirit Island
No longer play because played too much but would've made the list in the past:
Star Realms
Race for the Galaxy
Dominion
Thanks for sharing! A bunch of these we haven’t tried yet but really want to play watergate, onitama, and battle line
You know how much I love you guys! Always cracking me up. You’ll always be my first board game channel I’ve ever subscribed to! So this is just me dropping in to say thanks for all you do! And also to hopefully win a game from Tim 😂🐺
Appreciate that kindness! Good luck in the contest!
Thanks guys for your videos! I think it is brilliant how your editing highlights your personalities and relationship. Keep it up! 👍🐺
Thanks so much David!! Really appreciate the kindness
Hey guys! I love your channel. It's the one channel I never miss.
Thanks Amy!! Thats super kind. Means the world to us truly!
I love love love watching top 10 lists haha this is such a good one. For 2p some of my faves are res arcana for sure and race for the galaxy- I’ll ONLY play these at 2. Glad to become a new subscriber! You guys are great 👍🏼 🐺
Hey!!! Thanks so much Alex! Love us some res for sure!
Always nice to discover interesting new channels🐺
🐺 love this category. Love being able to take a small game to a cafe in my backpack, and bringing it out to play during our study break 😃 thanks for your highlights
Thanks for checking it out David!
Always looking for more 2-player games! Thanks!! 🐺 Keep up the great work!
Thanks Michael!
🐺 Found this channel through the awards show, and I'm so excited to be able to see more! This is such a great community, and it's been so awesome to see all the support for each other. 😊
Thanks so much Emma! Appreciate you checking out content out!
🐺 Loved hearing about your nomination on the award show. Looking forward to seeing more from your channel 😀
Oh that's a good question 🤔 From your list, I would say Castles of Burgundy. It's so good! And other games I love with 2 players: Race for the Galaxy, Shards of Infinity, Hive,... I could go on and on 😊 Thanks for the video! 🐺
Thanks for the list. Will take a look at some of these, as I am always looking for 2-player games.
Awesome Jay! Thanks for checking us out!
I’m so interested in undaunted. I keep hearing about it. Thanks for sharing🐺
So very cool to see you and all the other great creators together for Tim’s award show! 🐺
Thanks Vanessa!
Cool list, I have always loved two player games, and as I'm in my fifties they remain my favorite way to play games. It's a combination of the cutthroat nature, and getting inside the main of your opponent. Great stuff! I'm in agreement with you that a lot of cooperative board games are fantastic at two players.
Thanks so much for checking out the video Joachim!
Just discovered your channel through the awards show! Can't wait to make a deep dive into your content! 🐺
We hope you enjoy Tristan!
🐺 You guys are truly amazing to watch! Loved the Fire and Ice awards!
Really appreciate that Jason!
Always love your dice throne content and ready for more board game content in my feed 🐺🐺
Thanks so much Eric!
Just found you through Tim and I'm glad I did. You have a new regular follower.
Thanks so much! Happy to have you along for the ride! Happiest of holidays to you and yours
Thanks for making these fun videos to help the community learn about new games. I liked how you introduced Familiar Tales on the Fire and Ice Awards. I'm also a big fan of "cute" board game components and it sounds like something my game group would love to check out. 🐺
Thanks so much for the kind words!
What a unique list! Definitely will look into some of the games you've mentioned. Although technically a 4 player game, I loved playing Pandemic Legacy with just my partner - it was such a blast and most memorable experience. We even made a shadowbox of our finished games :) 🐺
We tend to play coops with just the two of us so I get it!
🐺 Congrats on the channel and on the Award Show! Very nice, hope to see it again next year! I'm realy looking foward to play Familiar Tales, didn't know this game but it checks all my boxes for a good game! And as my best 2 players game, I really love Fort and Dice Throne!
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing Alexandra
🐺 Jeff and Jamie, I absolutely love your videos, they make me laugh, teach me things and make me fall in love with board games. Thank you!
Thanks so much Emma! That means the absolute world to us!
🐺 Loved watching your presentation on the Fire and Ice awards video - your chemistry and vibes are really sweet. look forward to watching more of your content. On another note, LOVE that Res Arcana is your number #1 - what a game! Sending love from the UK 😊🐺
Res is just SO good. Thanks for checking out our content Mosiah!
🐺 Here from the Fire & Ice awards. That was so much fun to watch but I’ve been a fan of your videos for a while now. Love your energy and content. I gotta check out Tripoli now! 🐺
Yes you definitely do!! Thanks for being a part of our community!
Been a long time follower of you guys, your fire and ice awards game has been one of my most anticipated game… keep the singing up! 🐺
Haha thanks Jordan! The singing will return
Just watched the awards video, great idea, really enjoyed it :) Also intrigued to try out Familiar Tales now !🐺
Glad you enjoyed the video Tina! Tim is amazing!
🐺 Loved seeing you guys at the award ceremony! What a fun video to watch with so many content creators coming together.
Thanks so much for watching the video Becky! Tim is incredible so it was an easy decision to head there and be part of it!
Awesome list! I do a lot of two player gaming, so finding games that work at that player count is always a major factor when buying something. To date, I'd probably say...
Honorable Mentions: Watergate, Unmatched
10. Spirit Island
9. Raptor
8. The Bloody Inn
7. Twilight Struggle
6. Disney Villainous
5. Ticket to Ride
4. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
3. Wingspan
2. Fox in the Forest
1. Vagrantsong
We really need to give raptor a try - heard lots of good things
@@FostertheMeeple You can pretty easily get it for just under $30, and in terms of thematic gameplay, it's really top notch for a 2-hander with a quicker play time. Definitely recommend, especially if you enjoy games based on dinosaurs! (Looking at you, Unmatched Jurassic Park...)
🐺 super happy I found your content and discord this year. Great community you created!
Thanks so much!! The discord is probably the thing we are most proud of. Happy to hear your part of that!
🐺 just watched the fire and Ice awards video!! It was amazing! You guys are still my favorite creators! I love being a patreon supporter!!!
Hey Thomas! Thank you so so much for your kind words and your support. It truly means the world to both of us
Some of my favorite 2 player games are Seikatsu (also plays with 3 but I've mostly played at 2), Aqualin, Sobek: 2 Player, Lost Cities, Dice Throne, and The Game: Face to Face. I'm hoping to try Caesar: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes soon too. 🐺
Thanks! My husband and I are always on the lookout for games that play well at two players. I have had my eye on Stardew Valley for awhile and now it has moved up on my list. 🐺
It’s so so good!
Been a subscriber for a while. You guys are awesome and your videos are always great, I watch every one of them. 🐺
Thanks Lucas!! Appreciate the kindness. And thanks for being a part of our community!
🐺 7 Wonders Duel. Dice Throne! And Fungi. Loved seeing you guys on the award video. Seems like it was a blast!
It was super fun! Thanks for watching Alexx!
🐺 the most recent 2 player games me and my wife have gotten into are Schotten Totten, Lost Cities, and Splendor Duel. Great games
🐺 I am very new to this hobby and finding you all on UA-cam is the very best experience on internet, you guys are so helpful and just delightful to watch!
This means a lot. Thank you for the kindness! All the best to you in 2023
🐺 Great to see you share time talking about board games and board gamey things; love that you both agreed on your Fire Ice Game of the Year 🐺
Thanks so much for watching!!
You guys are so adorable together. Keep the great content coming 🐺
Really appreciate that kindness friend! Happiest of holidays!
Let's start exploring this channel! Tanx Tim for making me discover this one ! 🐺
New subscriber here! You guys have the best banter within your videos and the start of this video had me laughing… looking forward to see more boardgamery content! 🐺
Thanks so much Drey!! We try our best that’s for sure haha
First time watching your channel - thanks for the video! My favorite 2-p game is Spirit Island, which I was surprised to see was not on either of your lists, but checks a lot of the boxes you guys were mentioning. If you haven't tried it yet, definitely get into the Spirit Island family! My favorite 2-p competitive game is probably Feast for Odin, although I do enjoy Agricola too.
Thanks for watching Stephen! Spirit Island was one we just were not able to mesh with. We know it gets a lot of love and I believe we are committed to giving it another try at some point. FFO is awesome, but I’ve not yet played it at 2 - just 3+
Radlands might be my most played game of the year, and I'm sure I'll get a lot more plays in over the holidays with my nephew. I'm also bringing Dice Throne Santa vs Krampus, so I'm sure we'll get a lot of that played, too!
loved seeing you guys in the collab on Tim Chuons channel! all of my favorite content creators all in the same video was great to see, I could tell everyone had a great time!
It was a blast and Tim is a legend!
Always nice to know some 2 player games out there!🐺
Love from Mississauga , Ontario Canada, wasn’t too familiar with you channel , but really enjoyed the your segments on the fire and ice awards! New fan gained for sure, wish you the best! 🐺
Much love from Nova Scotia! Happy you found us!
You all sold me on Familiar Tales in the award show ❤🐺 my favorite 2p game is definitely Spirit Island, I love the types of cooperative strategizing and table talk it drives
Thanks so much for sharing Tyler! Happiest of holidays!
🐺 Awesome list!! Looking forward for more contents in 2023! 🐺
Heya, great list, kudos for the Res Arcana pick 🙂 Some games that I like at 2: Jaipur, Claustrophobia 1643, Aeon's End, Caper Europe and Codenames duet.
I really want to give aeons end a try!
We've enjoyed Fort as well and Awkward Guests! Innovation was a huge surprise for me just spamming a card or sneaking in for a backdoor win.
I'm looking forward to trying Tokaido Duo as well as Decorum which I've been hearing is good at 2.
Also, congrats on the feature at the F&I awards. Keep reppin our Canada proud!!🐺
We will try! Canada solidarity!
🐺 glad to discover your channel over the fire and ice video from Tim 😱 new sub!
A little quick 2 player game that me and my girlfriend play is Odin's Raven. Bur my favourite till now is Dune Imperium 😅 we use the app but technically still playing just the 2 of us
We really need to try Odins ravens. It’s been reco’d a bunch! Thanks so much for checking out the video Patrick!
🐺 It was awesome to learn about your channel from the Fire & Ice Awards! I love the format and concepts of your videos (incl this one). For me, it’s been difficult to get a lot of people around for games lately (grad school), so 2p & solo games have consumed my life. I’ve been living off of some Button Shy wallet games - amazing how much they pack into small games! 🐺
Agreed! Button shy is doing amazing things on a small scale!
I just learned of you through Tim's Fire&Ice project. I look forward to explorong your content and keep enjoying this hobby throgh your content. Happy New Year! 🐺
Happiest of new year!
🐺 the main way we play games is just me and my wife. Always needing more suggestions. I have love being apart of your discord!! Such a great community and family. So cool talking to and getting to know you both.
Really appreciate this James. And we truly love that you’re finding value in our discord. Thanks so much for being a part of this with us
It was great seeing you two in the awards 🐺❤️
I'm a newer subscriber and found y'all when I started getting board game fever and looking for new games to play with my fiancé and stumbled across your channel! I love y'all's humor and energy and bought the game Radlands and Dice Throne because of you two! Keep up the great content. Sincerely, a new fan. ❤🐺
Aww thanks so much! Love running into other bird gaming couples!! Thanks so much for joining our community!
@@FostertheMeeple you’re so welcome! so happy to be a part of your community! 🥰
@@cooliann1740 also I totally meant board gaming couples. But I’m leaving bird. Because it’s hilarious!
🐺 Hey Jeff and Jamie! It's great to find more content creators like you in the hobby! I wish I had a second regular player to play my games with, but will definitely check out some of the games suggested here. Looking forward to watching more content from both of you in 2023 and beyond! Happy holidays! PS I love the channel name.
I am curious, since you both had Unmatched on your lists, which version do you rank the highest? I have a few in my collection!
Hey thanks so much for the kind words!! That’s a tough one because I definitely like some of the single set characters (Bruce Lee / deadpool) but for a set? I’d say cobble & Fog. Just has awesome characters in it!
@@FostertheMeeple Awesome choice! That's actually the only 4-player set that I own. Deadpool looks like a very interesting single character set! Thanks for the insight and for taking the time to answer my question!
@@readergeek any time! Happy gaming! And yea, deadpool is hilarious but only if the person follows the cards to a T
🐺 I love ❤️ you two...I find myself smiling the whole time I watch you....I talk about you both like you are close friends....my family teases me that they clearly are not as close to you as I am...because I talk about you like I have been hanging out with you...😄 enjoy you content keep up the good work!
Really appreciate the kindness here! Thank you so much for being a part of our community!
Brought here by the 🐺! lovely video and Res Arcana though it plays well with 3 players (takes too long with 4P), is one of our favorites as well!
Yea for sure! I do think res is perfect at 2 though!
Got to play dice throne for the first time at paxu this year and had a blast! Thanks for the great game overviews! 🐺
Thanks so much for watching! Happy you enjoyed Dice Throne!
Glad to have discovered you guys through the awards video - looking forward to checking out some of your videos! And Barbie Girl by Aqua! 🐺
Hahah there’s likely to be more aqua in your future!
You guys continue to crack me up!! 🐺
Happy to hear it Daniel!