Many of the entries on this list of two-player games will be perfectly accessible to newer players, with straightforward rulesets and easy-to-grasp gameplay mechanics. Whether you’re looking for something adventurous – such as exploring vast ruins in search of treasure – wholesome, like making your own blankets, or exciting, such as commanding your own troops into battle, there’s something for everyone on our list. Which is why we’ve created a list celebrating some of the best potential two-player games out there.
Two-player only games encourage intimacy, collaboration and competition in a way that no other type of tabletop title does. The games solely designed to be played with just two players are going to offer a couple of people the best possible tabletop experience, far better than a game that’s been squashed to fit a smaller player count. Though many tabletop titles out there cater to two players, there’s nothing like a proper two-player board game.
