Here's a couple of my picks that no one asked for: Castles of Burgundy: really dry theme and artwork, but amazing game that's really addictive. Buy tiles to put in your kingdom and they let you do various actions. mostly help to lay more tiles. Everdell: Cute forest critters building a society. Basically just worker placement, card playing and resource management but drips with theme. It even has a giant cardboard tree.
Missing, for me: - Schotten Totten, great little fun 2-player-only game - Ethnos. Very versatile game up to 6 players. Works surprisingly well with two players and every game plays out differently. Also surprisingly un-complex for the amount of stuff it has. - Pandemic Legacy. Maybe the most engaging board game out there. A campaign game with one game representing one month in a year. Played season one with my wife and we had a blast. Somewhat complex but mainly heavy on the thinking, as every move can have major consequences for both the game and the whole campaign.
@@adumba3709 Yes, it totally is. It's the same principle but you have missions to complete every session, your characters can "level up" with special perks, some damage and progress carries over to the next session, more buildings, character types and actions are introduced etc. - Long story short: It's a campaign. You play multiple sessions (1-2 for every "game month", so 12-24 sessions in total), some progress carries over and the game itself as well as the mission objectives get more complex every game month. :) What needs saying as well: You can play the total of the game exactly one time. Without A LOT of work during the actual playthrough, it can't be played as a campaign a second time - but at least the first one can be played as a normal Pandemic game, as long as you ignore the modifications made to the game board. :D
One of my and my gf's favorite games right now is Crimson Company. It's a "pure" two player game (although you can play it with more people if you have several copies) where the goal is to capture two out of three castles using mercenaries that you bid on. If an opponent matches your bid, you get the money back, plus what the opponent matched a cash advantage can quickly reverse. The other interesting gameplay element is that all cards have effects that can trigger and must happen, even if they're bad for you. (E.g. kill any card in this lane that is weaker than this card can very well result in you having to kill your own card)
"Ramen Fury." Is a very quick paced agressive game that u can get for like 10$. And plays from 2-5 players. The idea is that u want to make bowls of ramen by using ingredients from a central stock of cards. These cards give u points but u can sabotage your opponents during gameplay. It can quickly become a very intense game.
Another good board game that works with up to 4 players but is great with two is a game called Kingdomino. So basically each player is the king of a kingdom and is trying to get land matching land tiles to get points. The land tiles are divided like dominos, for example one card might be half grassland and half forest or half mine and half swamp. Certain land tiles have crowns on them which are what allows you to score for certain land, and the more of the same type of land you get next to each other with more crowns, the more points you get. Another cool mechanic is that turn order is not set in stone, four land tiles are played out and you take turns selecting tiles to place in your board, if you select a less powerful tile, you get to go earlier next round and if you select a higher scoring tile, you’ll have to go later next turn. It’s a fun game and it isn’t that difficult to learn, and I would recommend it.
I recommend: Castles of Mad King Ludwig It's a fun "building game" where you compete for resources with an opponent and race to the victory condition. You can play with up to 5 players, but 2 is just fine. I had so much fun with the pieces, I just sat and played with the pieces outside of a game just to build the ultimate castle. There's even a 1-player mode!
10/10, i tried it with my brother. Totally recommend it to everyone, its simple to learn, its a great start to board games if you're a newbie... just 10/10... *But it did take 2 hours to realise my brother was deceased.*
Admittedly I haven’t watched all your board games reviews. But if you haven’t played Cyclades, I think it’s a party game you may find fun. It’s a Greek Mythology, resource management/conquer game. It’s one of those games that has a lot of rules so at first it’s hard to learn, but after a game you pretty much get it. The reason I recommend it, is because you can play it different ways. The goal is to buy, a temple, a fortress, a port and a university to make a metropolis. The first person to get 2 metropolis, and has the most money, wins. That being said, you can choose to conquer others to make your metropolis, you could play it peaceful to build up a strong army to protect your islands. Or you could build alliances with other players for a while, at least until one of you starts to win. The game is very much a party game, but even with two players can still be a lot of fun. I know I haven’t exactly explained it, but it has so many rules that you’re better off learning it through play
Ok I'm late to the party and someone else probably recomended it but for me the king of two player game is Mr Jack, lots of bluff, strategies and it's assymetric so double the replayability !
Not sure about Legendary, imo, but if you like that i'd highly recommend Xenoshyft (particularly Dreadmire, which is essentially 2nd edition). Very similar but with some interesting twists that give it a little more meat to it, imo.
i have a friend named Azel, and another friend brought azul to school (before quarantine) and when we wanted to invite some people to play, we would say, who wants to play Azel?
7 Wonders Duel is quick and easy! It’s also strictly two player. Root is also great for two players, but can be a bit complex (especially with more people).
Not sure anyone else has mentioned it, but I cannot recommend 7 Wonders: Duel enough. Great two player game, the younger cousin of the kinda beefy 7 Wonders, streamlined for a 2 player experience.
Thanks so much! Been needing a list like this for a while. Btw, what is the background music for the second half of the video? It's so calming and soothing
1:30 FOR EXACTLY 2 PLAYERS 1:38 Patchwork 2:06 Undaunted: Normandy 3:22 Targi 4:15 Twilight Struggle 5:47 2 PLAYERS OR SOLO 5:56 One Deck Dungeon 6:56 Arkham Horror: The Card Game 7:59 Fields of Arle 9:34 2 PLAYERS OR MORE 9:58 Escape the Dark Castle 10:32 Codenames: Duet 12:12 Magic Maze 14:06 Potion Explosion 14:57 Azul 15:58 That's Pretty Clever! 16:54 Sagrada 17:35 Ascension 18:41 Mystic Vale 19:37 Legendary 22:01 Zombicide: Black Plague 23:47 Exit: The Game 24:41 Seasons 26:07 Aeon's End 27:31 Five Tribes 28:48 Grand Austria Hotel 29:33 Underwater Cities 31:00 Star Wars: Rebellion You're welcome!
I was actually needed this without realizing it. My partner and I are moving in together soon and we both enjoy board games alot. I look forward to using your recommendations thanks!!!
This is perfect! My wife and I are best friends so I always struggle to try to find games for just us whenever our roommate isn't around to make multiplayer games playable! Thank you so much for this man!
I know what you mean. My wife and I love doing stuff like watching movies or playing video games together, but it's sometimes difficult to find a video game that we can play together on fair ground without her feeling like I'm going easy on her. Maybe a board game would be a good change of pace.
@@TayoEXE I completely understand that! She likes games where she can take her time with decisions. And that's hard to come by nowadays. We are enjoying that new clubhouse 51 game pack on the switch rn! Sure it's a bunch of classics but theres quite a few things in it we've never tried before and it's been fun figuring them out together!
I always love hearing about married couples playing board games together! So much better than sitting around watching TV every night (although that has its place sometimes!). My wife and I’s problem is we need more co-op games... constantly beating each other at some games can get a little rough on us after a while 😅
@@GlassofJ oof I hear ya. The misses doesnt take too kindly to highly competitive games. She's easily frustrated. But she does try sometimes for me. So in return I try to find more chill options. We do love our board and card games though! Must be the millennial in us haha!
A few recommendations for two-players that no one asked for (which honestly you'll probably see on a lot of recommended lists): 1) Star Realms - fast deckbuilding game with space/starship theme. Easy to teach, easy to learn, and teaches the basics of deck-building. 2) 7 Wonders Duel - "Civilization" building game where you accumulate victory points based on science, military, etc. I've introduced this game to some people who have gotten hopelessly addicted to it. 3) Air, Land- & Sea - Extremely fast military-themed game where you are trying to win at least two out of three "theaters of war". EXTREMELY easy to teach and learn, but also lends itself to some mind games and meta-strategy. Aka simple game with room for complex strategy. 4) Onitama - chess-like game where you're either trying to capture the opposing side's master or get your master to the other side of the board. Movement based on cards set at the beginning of the game and constantly cycle throughout the game. Very thinky but fun.
Hey! For anyone who likes digital board games, I work for Handelabra Games and we made digital versions of One Deck Dungeon, Aeons End, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and Spirit Island! Figured I’d mention because some folks can’t find physical versions near them during these times. We work directly with the game creators to make sure the adaptations are as faithful as we can make them.
I'm just starting the video, but there are a few games I would pick: Exactly 2: Codenames: Duet BattleCon Summoner Wars Tak Pixel Tactics Solo or 2: Sentinels of the Multiverse 2+: Specter Ops Pandemic (any version, but Legacy is incredible) Scythe Root
I can attest to Codenames, Specter Ops, Pandemic, Scythe, and Root being fantastic. Root and Specter Ops are really popular for my siblings and I, including honorary siblings and sisters-in-law. I can't say I've even been so stressed playing a board game as I have as the Agent doing an infiltration op in Specter Ops. It feels like a very unique experience with how legitimately terrified you become as you try to complete objectives without being found out by the Hunters, hot on your tail almost constantly as they try to anticipate your hidden movements. Root is a forest territory game with animal factions that feels fun with a bunch of players, even if you don't win. Sometimes it's really enjoyable to merely help other players or just perform your factions tasks to act as a branch of an ecosystem. It's very charming and there's plenty of victory conditions, overall.
I love 7 Wonders: Duel. Anyone who has played 7 Wonders can attest to it’s great gameplay, and this is the version made specifically for 2 players. Your goal is to get as many points as possible by doing a variety of tasks that add up at the end of a game, like furthering your army, building a 7 wonder, better scientific research, most money, etc. It’s hard to see who’s winning as you play but you’re trying to get more than the other still. Then there’s also always the possibility of someone winning by trumping the other: fully defeating with their army or fully defeating by increasing scientific research. It’s way more fun than it sounds to play, I promise
Ok wait a second. I subscribed to this channel because I wanted to see what all of the pop tarts were like, and I JUST noticed that you also voiced a character in FEH!! I LOVE FEH...AND POP TARTS!! WORLDS COLIIIIIIIIIIDE!!
You forgot to add Spirit Island! Also played a game called Ghost Stories with my brother in law this past Christmas. Took us like 6 tries just to beat the introductory level of the game.
The card game Disney: Villainous I find plays best with two players. It's designed for more... up to 6, but 1v1 feels the best and most tactical gameplay it offers. It's great for casual play too :)
Wingspan is a great game that is brilliant with 2 but handles more, it's all about birds and strategizing to get the most points, and it has beautiful board and card artwork and really cute components too :)
Here are some of mine: Exactly 2: Onitama (Sensei's Path is a must, Way of the Wind less so but still great) - You have five pieces, a sensei and four students. Either get your sensei to the opponent's sensei's starting spot or capture the other sensei. Each player has two cards, and one is in the middle. You play your card, move any of your pieces to a valid spot on that card, then trade that card for the one in the middle. There's also a free app on Google Play. Air, Land, and Sea - WWII theme. There is an 18 card deck, six each of Air, Land, and Sea vehicles/soldiers. Each player gets six cards, then one player gets a player order card. On your turn you can play a card to a matching combat theater, play a card face down in any theater, or retreat, giving your opponent a portion of the points of the round. The trick is to mitigate your losses and learn how to use the card abilities to manipulate the side your cards are on. This is how you get battleships and tanks in the air. Star Realms: As weird as it sounds, the base game is very technically only a 2 player game, and the way you expand it is by getting a second copy. Very basic, but effective, deck builder where you're directly attacking your opponent's "authority." Has some great expansions. Crystal Clans: A great area control/squad management game that has a unique "initiative" turn system. You basically wager turn length to summon bigger cards and do bigger attacks. Great with 2 Pipeline: Rebuild a government's horribly inefficient oil pipelines and make as much money as possible in the process. Exceptionally heavy, but very pretty. Spirit Island: Anti-Catan. Invaders are colonizing your island and you need to scare them off by rousing the natives into fighting and using your powers before the island is totally blighted and colonized. Oceans: A spinoff of Evolution. Make fish and evolve them into better fish. Has a lot of MtG influence. Near and Far: A gorgeous storybook game with an atlas of missions. Plays kind of like a racing game, and a bit of a point salad with a campaign. Excellent art and compelling writing, and even has an arcade mode so if you just want to pick up and play a game. Thunderstone Quest: Diablo but a deck builder. On your turn you either go to town and upgrade your deck and heal or go to the dungeon to fight monsters. Kind of an oddity in that the retail edition is missing a LOT of content compared to the kickstarter, but worth tracking down the complete set. Thanks for wading through this massive comment. Hopefully you found something you'd wanna play.
Wow I just hosted a lil virtual game night with friends but I'm only quarantined with one other person. Guess google heard and you ended up on my recommended page. Thanks for the video man!
I'd add these: 2-player only - Jaipur Set collection, where you're trying to gather sets of goods to get tokens. Additionally, you're trying to balance sets of 3, 4, or 5 which result in more points with getting set tokens which reduce in value as they get eaten up. 2-player only - Mandala Abstract set game, where you place one of 5 colors into a shared area (and draw more cards) or into a personal area on two battlefields (Mandalas). Colors can only appear once, and then the Mandala is destroyed after being completed taking from the shared space based on each players private area. The first card of each color taken is placed in a score area, which dictates color value (for instance, yellow may become worth 1 to one player and 5 to the other). Other cards go into a cup area hidden from your opponent. Plays quickly, but it's about blocking colors and timing. Great game for two. 2 or more - Concordia Thematically lacking, but mechanically elegant. As houses of Rome, you must expand and build production houses throughout areas of Rome. Actions are performed by various personalities, and over time you'll expand to include more personalities. You'll then score from those same personality cards for performing certain actions (For instance, one might be getting more and more colonists to expand and focusing on Mars personality cards for endgame, which give you points for each colonist per card). The game feels light but tense the whole way through.
Star Realms is one of the best 2 player Deckbuilding games I've played. I could never really get too much into Ascension or games like it because play felt so divorced from the other player. In Star Realms, you actually have to defeat the other player rather than just 'earn more points' than them.
two can play at that game.
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Big Mac four can play at that game
Here's a couple of my picks that no one asked for:
Castles of Burgundy: really dry theme and artwork, but amazing game that's really addictive. Buy tiles to put in your kingdom and they let you do various actions. mostly help to lay more tiles.
Everdell: Cute forest critters building a society. Basically just worker placement, card playing and resource management but drips with theme. It even has a giant cardboard tree.
the cardboard tree is what sells it to me
Everdell is the beessstttt. Excellent choice.
I have been dying to try Everdell!
@@neverstoppedme Highly recommend. It's been the go- to game for me and my wife since I got it last Christmas.
Love Castles of Burgundy. Don't get it out enough.
Missing, for me:
- Schotten Totten, great little fun 2-player-only game
- Ethnos. Very versatile game up to 6 players. Works surprisingly well with two players and every game plays out differently. Also surprisingly un-complex for the amount of stuff it has.
- Pandemic Legacy. Maybe the most engaging board game out there. A campaign game with one game representing one month in a year. Played season one with my wife and we had a blast. Somewhat complex but mainly heavy on the thinking, as every move can have major consequences for both the game and the whole campaign.
Personally I think pandemic is optimized best with 3 players but it's such a fun 2 player game and I was hoping it got mentioned
Is pandemic legacy different from normal pandemic
@@adumba3709 Yes, it totally is. It's the same principle but you have missions to complete every session, your characters can "level up" with special perks, some damage and progress carries over to the next session, more buildings, character types and actions are introduced etc. - Long story short: It's a campaign. You play multiple sessions (1-2 for every "game month", so 12-24 sessions in total), some progress carries over and the game itself as well as the mission objectives get more complex every game month. :)
What needs saying as well: You can play the total of the game exactly one time. Without A LOT of work during the actual playthrough, it can't be played as a campaign a second time - but at least the first one can be played as a normal Pandemic game, as long as you ignore the modifications made to the game board. :D
@@McRusen cool, thanks for informing me
@@McRusen cool, thanks for informing me
May you please do a "25 Great Board Games for one player"?
God, I'm so lonely.
solitaire
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Friday(the game, not the day)
I think every game in the "Tiny Epic" series has a solo mode
52 pickup
One of my and my gf's favorite games right now is Crimson Company. It's a "pure" two player game (although you can play it with more people if you have several copies) where the goal is to capture two out of three castles using mercenaries that you bid on. If an opponent matches your bid, you get the money back, plus what the opponent matched a cash advantage can quickly reverse. The other interesting gameplay element is that all cards have effects that can trigger and must happen, even if they're bad for you. (E.g. kill any card in this lane that is weaker than this card can very well result in you having to kill your own card)
who tf clicks a 33 minute video within 2 minutes of it coming out then dislikes it for no reason
Skynet
10 can play at that game (so far)
bots
@@DrRyan82994 12 now
some men just want to watch the world burn
"Ramen Fury." Is a very quick paced agressive game that u can get for like 10$. And plays from 2-5 players. The idea is that u want to make bowls of ramen by using ingredients from a central stock of cards. These cards give u points but u can sabotage your opponents during gameplay. It can quickly become a very intense game.
Another good board game that works with up to 4 players but is great with two is a game called Kingdomino. So basically each player is the king of a kingdom and is trying to get land matching land tiles to get points. The land tiles are divided like dominos, for example one card might be half grassland and half forest or half mine and half swamp. Certain land tiles have crowns on them which are what allows you to score for certain land, and the more of the same type of land you get next to each other with more crowns, the more points you get. Another cool mechanic is that turn order is not set in stone, four land tiles are played out and you take turns selecting tiles to place in your board, if you select a less powerful tile, you get to go earlier next round and if you select a higher scoring tile, you’ll have to go later next turn.
It’s a fun game and it isn’t that difficult to learn, and I would recommend it.
I recommend: Castles of Mad King Ludwig
It's a fun "building game" where you compete for resources with an opponent and race to the victory condition. You can play with up to 5 players, but 2 is just fine. I had so much fun with the pieces, I just sat and played with the pieces outside of a game just to build the ultimate castle. There's even a 1-player mode!
The best 2 player game is staring at eachother while some air goes wild around you
Either memes are getting damn surreal or you're talking abour wind, and one of those would be less cool than the other.
10/10, i tried it with my brother. Totally recommend it to everyone, its simple to learn, its a great start to board games if you're a newbie... just 10/10...
*But it did take 2 hours to realise my brother was deceased.*
This is two can play at that game to the next level
Avery the Cuban-American I see you every where, at Kim’s Drew’s and Franks
Admittedly I haven’t watched all your board games reviews. But if you haven’t played Cyclades, I think it’s a party game you may find fun. It’s a Greek Mythology, resource management/conquer game. It’s one of those games that has a lot of rules so at first it’s hard to learn, but after a game you pretty much get it. The reason I recommend it, is because you can play it different ways. The goal is to buy, a temple, a fortress, a port and a university to make a metropolis. The first person to get 2 metropolis, and has the most money, wins. That being said, you can choose to conquer others to make your metropolis, you could play it peaceful to build up a strong army to protect your islands. Or you could build alliances with other players for a while, at least until one of you starts to win. The game is very much a party game, but even with two players can still be a lot of fun. I know I haven’t exactly explained it, but it has so many rules that you’re better off learning it through play
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The link is a how to play video. I really love this game and hope others can enjoy it
This is great! Didn't know much about board game so this opened a whole new chapter for me.
“Does a lot with a small package” 🤣
Hanamikoji is a brilliant game that doesn’t take more than 15 minutes to play. Every game has great tension
thanks for making quarantine worthwhile
Starting the video on here after buying gloomhaven
"I really hope gloomhaven is on here"
Ok I'm late to the party and someone else probably recomended it but for me the king of two player game is Mr Jack, lots of bluff, strategies and it's assymetric so double the replayability !
Seven Wonders: Duel is easily my favorite 2P board game. Highly recommended!
One of my favorite games to play two player is Scythe.
I'm not a dingus you're a dingus ya dingus
1:31 Exactly 2 Players
5:47 Solo or 2 Players
9:35 2 or More Players
ProZD, you should check out Star Wars: Rebellion. It's brilliant 2 player strategy game. You can play 4, but it's designed for 2.
King dragon sends his regards
Maybe Boss Monsters isnt great for two players, but I love it so that should be here.
You should do a video trying all different types of cereals
Also, Villainous is a really good game. More fun with more people but just as good with 2 people.
ProZD, please take care of your health. We care about u.
Can you do a list of 1 player games? Asking for a friend that doesn't exist
ah yes, we will never forget the great pacific rim docking!
0:03 "TWO players" yet he lifts 3 fingers...
Not sure about Legendary, imo, but if you like that i'd highly recommend Xenoshyft (particularly Dreadmire, which is essentially 2nd edition). Very similar but with some interesting twists that give it a little more meat to it, imo.
i have a friend named Azel, and another friend brought azul to school (before quarantine) and when we wanted to invite some people to play, we would say, who wants to play Azel?
7 Wonders Duel is quick and easy! It’s also strictly two player. Root is also great for two players, but can be a bit complex (especially with more people).
6:56 I legit thought he was about to say “ this is not part of the Batman Arkham universe”
I do enjoy these fancy boardgames and all, but for two players there is something to be said about chess and cribbage.
Not sure anyone else has mentioned it, but I cannot recommend 7 Wonders: Duel enough. Great two player game, the younger cousin of the kinda beefy 7 Wonders, streamlined for a 2 player experience.
OH MY GOD HES WEARING THE ONE FEAR SHIRT
This is so wholesome
Thanks so much! Been needing a list like this for a while. Btw, what is the background music for the second half of the video? It's so calming and soothing
I know this was ten months ago but it's 7:00 PM from Animal Crossing New Leaf
Update on the fanart, I’m all done! I’ve finished outlining and coloring, I will send it to you as soon as possible :)
Deep Rock Galactic board game is out and it's dope!
13:40 That’s not docking. Docking is a very different type of connection
Dragon king sends his regards 🔫
7 Wonders: Duel is really really great with two players also.
Finally! A board game other than chess I can play with my other personality!
*2 can play at that game*
Does anyone know what that background music is, it's been driving me crazy because it sounds so familiar
If only I had someone to play the board games with lol
1:30 FOR EXACTLY 2 PLAYERS
1:38 Patchwork
2:06 Undaunted: Normandy
3:22 Targi
4:15 Twilight Struggle
5:47 2 PLAYERS OR SOLO
5:56 One Deck Dungeon
6:56 Arkham Horror: The Card Game
7:59 Fields of Arle
9:34 2 PLAYERS OR MORE
9:58 Escape the Dark Castle
10:32 Codenames: Duet
12:12 Magic Maze
14:06 Potion Explosion
14:57 Azul
15:58 That's Pretty Clever!
16:54 Sagrada
17:35 Ascension
18:41 Mystic Vale
19:37 Legendary
22:01 Zombicide: Black Plague
23:47 Exit: The Game
24:41 Seasons
26:07 Aeon's End
27:31 Five Tribes
28:48 Grand Austria Hotel
29:33 Underwater Cities
31:00 Star Wars: Rebellion
You're welcome!
Underrated comment right here
Doing God's work.
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Hold on a second, this wasn't a recommended video posted 4 years ago?
ikr
But it eventually will be
Ikr, we are looking at the version of him roughly 24hrs ago. Damn surreal
It's weird how hard that hits for all of us
Just recently had one at 11yrs what the actual fuck
The biggest problem with this is needing a second player.
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@@Ooogway really?
@@Ooogway what year is it?
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Thanks man. I'm quarantined with only one other person who enjoys board games do this is great!
Who is that person to you ?
@@xCarnage819 ahhh a matchmaker I see
@@CherryMxTx UwU
That's such a coincidence you should be thankful 😂
"two can play at that game... two can also play at that game. two can play at this game as well..."
underrated comment
Two can also play at that game but also one... many can play at that game but I prefer two...
three can play a.. oh wait only two can play at that game
MEEPLES, I thought he kept saying meatballs and was SO interested.
He wasn't?
I was actually needed this without realizing it. My partner and I are moving in together soon and we both enjoy board games alot. I look forward to using your recommendations thanks!!!
How's it working out?
This is perfect! My wife and I are best friends so I always struggle to try to find games for just us whenever our roommate isn't around to make multiplayer games playable!
Thank you so much for this man!
I know what you mean. My wife and I love doing stuff like watching movies or playing video games together, but it's sometimes difficult to find a video game that we can play together on fair ground without her feeling like I'm going easy on her. Maybe a board game would be a good change of pace.
@@TayoEXE I completely understand that! She likes games where she can take her time with decisions. And that's hard to come by nowadays. We are enjoying that new clubhouse 51 game pack on the switch rn! Sure it's a bunch of classics but theres quite a few things in it we've never tried before and it's been fun figuring them out together!
I always love hearing about married couples playing board games together! So much better than sitting around watching TV every night (although that has its place sometimes!). My wife and I’s problem is we need more co-op games... constantly beating each other at some games can get a little rough on us after a while 😅
@@GlassofJ oof I hear ya. The misses doesnt take too kindly to highly competitive games. She's easily frustrated. But she does try sometimes for me. So in return I try to find more chill options.
We do love our board and card games though! Must be the millennial in us haha!
@Oisin Reilly Good on ya!
There's no one to play with me, so I'll just play against my cat.
I can never beat my cat :(
The title of this video sounds like those 700 in one bootleg games.
A few recommendations for two-players that no one asked for (which honestly you'll probably see on a lot of recommended lists):
1) Star Realms - fast deckbuilding game with space/starship theme. Easy to teach, easy to learn, and teaches the basics of deck-building.
2) 7 Wonders Duel - "Civilization" building game where you accumulate victory points based on science, military, etc. I've introduced this game to some people who have gotten hopelessly addicted to it.
3) Air, Land- & Sea - Extremely fast military-themed game where you are trying to win at least two out of three "theaters of war". EXTREMELY easy to teach and learn, but also lends itself to some mind games and meta-strategy. Aka simple game with room for complex strategy.
4) Onitama - chess-like game where you're either trying to capture the opposing side's master or get your master to the other side of the board. Movement based on cards set at the beginning of the game and constantly cycle throughout the game. Very thinky but fun.
People who disliked are just upset because they don’t have a friend to play with
"It does a lot with a small package"
-ProZD, 2020
"If you die, then you're dead, and you don't want that."
Two can play at that game: Ultimate Edition
you're the one who has made me want to play more of a variety of board games so thank u for that :)
Exactly 2 player games (complexity level 1-5)
1. Patchwork (1.65/5)
2. Undaunted: Normandy (2.25/5)
3. Targi (2.34/5)
4. Twilight Struggle (3.58/5)
1 or 2 player games
5. One Deck Dungeon (2.03/5)
6. Arkham horror: The Card Game (3.4/5)
7. Fields of Arle (3.89/5)
2+ player games
8. Escape the Dark Castle (1.25/5)
9. Codenames: Duet (1.33/5)
10. Magic Maze (1.73/5)
11. Potion Explosion (1.75/5)
12. Azul (1.77/5)
13. That’s Pretty Clever! (1.9/5)
14. Sagrada (1.92/5)
15. Ascension (2.15/5)
16. Mystic Vale (2.25/5)
17. Legendary (2.44/5)
18. Zombicide: Black Plague (2.52/5)
19. Exit: The Game (2.52/5)
20. Seasons (2.77/5)
21. Aeon’s End (2.78/5)
22. Five Tribes (2.85/5)
23. Grand Austria Hotel (3.24/5)
24. Underwater Cities (3.58/5)
25. Star Wars Rebellion (3.71/5)
Thank you so much!
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Hey! For anyone who likes digital board games, I work for Handelabra Games and we made digital versions of One Deck Dungeon, Aeons End, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and Spirit Island! Figured I’d mention because some folks can’t find physical versions near them during these times. We work directly with the game creators to make sure the adaptations are as faithful as we can make them.
Didn't know I could get those on steam!! Grabbing some rn
I'm just starting the video, but there are a few games I would pick:
Exactly 2:
Codenames: Duet
BattleCon
Summoner Wars
Tak
Pixel Tactics
Solo or 2:
Sentinels of the Multiverse
2+:
Specter Ops
Pandemic (any version, but Legacy is incredible)
Scythe
Root
Underrated comment right here
Sentinels is fantastic, especially with all the fan expansions.
I can attest to Codenames, Specter Ops, Pandemic, Scythe, and Root being fantastic. Root and Specter Ops are really popular for my siblings and I, including honorary siblings and sisters-in-law. I can't say I've even been so stressed playing a board game as I have as the Agent doing an infiltration op in Specter Ops. It feels like a very unique experience with how legitimately terrified you become as you try to complete objectives without being found out by the Hunters, hot on your tail almost constantly as they try to anticipate your hidden movements.
Root is a forest territory game with animal factions that feels fun with a bunch of players, even if you don't win. Sometimes it's really enjoyable to merely help other players or just perform your factions tasks to act as a branch of an ecosystem. It's very charming and there's plenty of victory conditions, overall.
I love 7 Wonders: Duel. Anyone who has played 7 Wonders can attest to it’s great gameplay, and this is the version made specifically for 2 players. Your goal is to get as many points as possible by doing a variety of tasks that add up at the end of a game, like furthering your army, building a 7 wonder, better scientific research, most money, etc. It’s hard to see who’s winning as you play but you’re trying to get more than the other still. Then there’s also always the possibility of someone winning by trumping the other: fully defeating with their army or fully defeating by increasing scientific research. It’s way more fun than it sounds to play, I promise
"dos" is one of the strangest board game sequels.
I know,right?
And one of the worst. It's just not a good game
Isn’t that a card game?
Two, can play at that game.
Are you serious or am i a woosh man
Ok wait a second. I subscribed to this channel because I wanted to see what all of the pop tarts were like, and I JUST noticed that you also voiced a character in FEH!! I LOVE FEH...AND POP TARTS!! WORLDS COLIIIIIIIIIIDE!!
You forgot to add Spirit Island! Also played a game called Ghost Stories with my brother in law this past Christmas. Took us like 6 tries just to beat the introductory level of the game.
"Does a lot with a small package" is my life's motto
"Does a little with a large package" is my life's motto
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@@hydra__yt its not my primary language so yeah now that you said it i got it now thx.
@@biolifeless150 didn't know my reply helped but...... Welcome?!?!
*insert comment about UA-cam's numbers being inconsistent*
haha so funny
haha so funny xd xd lmao
AxxL Holy Shit why are you everywhere
@@Scp-x3bgo Please don't snap my neck 173
That makes me chortle
AxxL you just show up every once in awhile and self advertise. Maybe try making good content
Anyone else really love when he called the Pacific Rim concept "docking"?
step one: find the game
step two: find the second player
@teoc official ill let you know if i find out
*Board James has entered the chat*
The card game Disney: Villainous I find plays best with two players. It's designed for more... up to 6, but 1v1 feels the best and most tactical gameplay it offers. It's great for casual play too :)
Wingspan is a great game that is brilliant with 2 but handles more, it's all about birds and strategizing to get the most points, and it has beautiful board and card artwork and really cute components too :)
Agree. Been playing this a lot recently, both two- and three-player. Two works just fine. A lovely game.
Well, even
four can play at that game.
Here are some of mine:
Exactly 2: Onitama (Sensei's Path is a must, Way of the Wind less so but still great) - You have five pieces, a sensei and four students. Either get your sensei to the opponent's sensei's starting spot or capture the other sensei. Each player has two cards, and one is in the middle. You play your card, move any of your pieces to a valid spot on that card, then trade that card for the one in the middle. There's also a free app on Google Play.
Air, Land, and Sea - WWII theme. There is an 18 card deck, six each of Air, Land, and Sea vehicles/soldiers. Each player gets six cards, then one player gets a player order card. On your turn you can play a card to a matching combat theater, play a card face down in any theater, or retreat, giving your opponent a portion of the points of the round. The trick is to mitigate your losses and learn how to use the card abilities to manipulate the side your cards are on. This is how you get battleships and tanks in the air.
Star Realms: As weird as it sounds, the base game is very technically only a 2 player game, and the way you expand it is by getting a second copy. Very basic, but effective, deck builder where you're directly attacking your opponent's "authority." Has some great expansions.
Crystal Clans: A great area control/squad management game that has a unique "initiative" turn system. You basically wager turn length to summon bigger cards and do bigger attacks.
Great with 2
Pipeline: Rebuild a government's horribly inefficient oil pipelines and make as much money as possible in the process. Exceptionally heavy, but very pretty.
Spirit Island: Anti-Catan. Invaders are colonizing your island and you need to scare them off by rousing the natives into fighting and using your powers before the island is totally blighted and colonized.
Oceans: A spinoff of Evolution. Make fish and evolve them into better fish. Has a lot of MtG influence.
Near and Far: A gorgeous storybook game with an atlas of missions. Plays kind of like a racing game, and a bit of a point salad with a campaign. Excellent art and compelling writing, and even has an arcade mode so if you just want to pick up and play a game.
Thunderstone Quest: Diablo but a deck builder. On your turn you either go to town and upgrade your deck and heal or go to the dungeon to fight monsters. Kind of an oddity in that the retail edition is missing a LOT of content compared to the kickstarter, but worth tracking down the complete set.
Thanks for wading through this massive comment. Hopefully you found something you'd wanna play.
Sure hope I find this comment again when I'm free. Thanks for describing so many recommends, dude.
Spirit Island is SO much fun.
@@Hyperchicken Jagged Earth has me at 1000% hype.
Onitama‘s lit as HELL
Me 5 minutes ago: Man I should look up some good 2 player games
ProZD: I got you
Everyone else: *talking about their favorite games and sharing their opinions*
Me: Why does he keep saying meatball?
If I didn’t have captions there’s no way I would’ve known he said meeple
That Pacific Rim thing: Oh, I'm all in.
...Docking: Wait, hol' up.
I was today years old when I found out your name is a wordplay on “prosody”
oh god
I may have listened to this video, but I didn’t hear a single word
What?
@@gonkmaster717 SPEAK LOUDER, SHE SAID SHE'S HARD OF HEARING
Me and my gf have been enjoying Spirit Island. There is so much game in just the base game with real unique mechanics. Great video!
That moment when you realize that someone has made a boardgame about your small region in Germany nobody knows about. (I live around 40km from Arle)
I don't even know about it and I'm german!
@@puflem My thought exactly and I also am german ^^
When you wanted to comment "Two can play at that game" but someone already commented it.
... But then you do it anyway
But two can play at that game
The Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert games are also great for two players or more. Catan is surprisingly playable with two as well.
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Last time i was this early i still had a girlfriend
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that's rough buddy
"This board game ain't big for the both of us... oh wait it is!"
But everyone knows the TRUE best 2-player game ever.
Chess.
Checkers
connect 4
ok ok both very good contenders.
It's actually Go/Baduk.
@@tinglelovesyou4296 Never tried Go, but it looks like a good game.
Nice, me and myself can play together.
“His was the Pawnee to my Eagleton.” I’m gonna save that insult for a special occasion
Wow I just hosted a lil virtual game night with friends but I'm only quarantined with one other person. Guess google heard and you ended up on my recommended page. Thanks for the video man!
I'm really looking forward to a review of Undauntes: Normandy!
I know it's not the same but a fun easy fast card game is "Dungeon Mayhem".
2-6 players, I got it for guests who are intimidated by games.
*1 minute ago* right lets see how many people said “first”
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I'd add these:
2-player only - Jaipur
Set collection, where you're trying to gather sets of goods to get tokens. Additionally, you're trying to balance sets of 3, 4, or 5 which result in more points with getting set tokens which reduce in value as they get eaten up.
2-player only - Mandala
Abstract set game, where you place one of 5 colors into a shared area (and draw more cards) or into a personal area on two battlefields (Mandalas). Colors can only appear once, and then the Mandala is destroyed after being completed taking from the shared space based on each players private area. The first card of each color taken is placed in a score area, which dictates color value (for instance, yellow may become worth 1 to one player and 5 to the other). Other cards go into a cup area hidden from your opponent. Plays quickly, but it's about blocking colors and timing. Great game for two.
2 or more - Concordia
Thematically lacking, but mechanically elegant. As houses of Rome, you must expand and build production houses throughout areas of Rome. Actions are performed by various personalities, and over time you'll expand to include more personalities. You'll then score from those same personality cards for performing certain actions (For instance, one might be getting more and more colonists to expand and focusing on Mars personality cards for endgame, which give you points for each colonist per card). The game feels light but tense the whole way through.
Star Realms is one of the best 2 player Deckbuilding games I've played.
I could never really get too much into Ascension or games like it because play felt so divorced from the other player. In Star Realms, you actually have to defeat the other player rather than just 'earn more points' than them.