I love board games of all player counts, but there’s something special about facing off for a one on one game. Here are some of the best games you can play with one other person.
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2 Players Only
2 And Up
2 Players Only
These games can only be played with 2 players
One of my most recommended 2 player games. This card game is dead simple to learn, short to play, and always a treat.
Jaipur
Very cute little puzzle game where you can never perfectly optimize your play, so you have to make the best of what you can get. Easy to learn, lots of replayability.
Patchwork
I'm not a huge fan of war themed games, however this game is an exception. Despite being one of the smallest game boxes I own, it's a very deep game with lots of player interaction.
Air, Land, & Sea
Gorgeous tile laying puzzle game where you compete to light the streets of Paris.
Paris La Cite De La Lumiere
An incredibly unique asymmetric game. One side plays as Nixon, the other side plays as the Washington Post. One of the rare times where the gameplay and theme are perfectly joined and yield an extremely fun experience.
Watergate
A streamlined adaptation of one of the most popular board games ever. Part engine builder, part set collector, it's quick and fun.
7 Wonders Duel
Love the art in this game! Each player is trying to plan the perfect heist, while battling with the other player over key resources.
Caper Europe
2 And Up
Great for 2, also great for more!
Possibly my favorite game of all time. Stunning art, tight mechanics, just a great experience.
Wingspan
My wife and I quickly fell in love with this game. It's simple to pick up and plays really smoothly, and the theme, art, and gameplay are great.
Cascadia
A cute abstract puzzle game that uses beautiful colored dice to create stained glass masterpieces. I haven't played anything quite like Sagrada.
Sagrada
The best push your luck game out there. Silly, harrowing, wild and fun.
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
One of the best abstract games ever made. Simple at its core, but quite deep. The tiles look and feel amazing.
Azul
Fun little dice game that is easy to pick up and has lots of variability. Use cards to try to make the best of your dice rolls.
Fantastic Factories
Lovely art, simple mechanics, and multiple paths to victory.
Istanbul
Light deck builder with a great art style and satisfying mechanics. Revealing the next layer of the underground is always a treat.
