10 Best Board Games For Two Players

[@joshuaclaibourn9847]

Totally thought that 7 Wonders: Duel would be somewhere on the list. But I am definitely going to need to check out Cosmic Encounter: Duel! Great video!

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Thanks Joshua! Yeah, it's a good game, I just like these a little bit better. Thanks for watching!

[@philipthonemann2524]

Great stuff! I have bought Raptor, and look forward to playing it soon.

[@Pokinbrat]

Targi is my all time favorite 2 player game. It can be a bit cutty tho. Others we really like are Jaipur, Patchwork, 7 Wonders Duel, Dragonheart ( an old Kosmos 2 player), and Shards of Infinity. I need to try Mandala. I hear its very good. Nice list. Thanks for the video.

[@nicka.9057]

Unmatched has gotten even better with time. Cobble&Fog, and buffy set are amazing. Bruce lee is my favorite. They announced marvel sets for 2021.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

I'm excited to see the Marvel implementation. As a fan of DC characters, I'm jealous of all the excellent Marvel games. I just want a decent Justice League game!

[@TheVlad1616]

Which is the best set to start out with? I was looking at this one for my wife and I, not sure if she’d enjoy this type of game though.

[@nicka.9057]

@@TheVlad1616 i would just go with whatever characters appeal to you the most. My favorite is Cobble&Fog. It has 4 characters that I enjoy for about 40$. For 30$ you could try the sets with only two characters(big foot/robin hood or jurassic park) if you just wanted to test the water.

[@justmakingthistoreply5085]

I like this list. It’s out in left field compared to many two player board game lists. Nice job

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Thank you very much!

[@reubencronje5851]

Great list, nice to see content that isn't just the usual suspects. Glad to see love for Raptor, sadly my 2 player buddy didn't enjoy it as much so not sure when I'll get to play it again!

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Oh that is sad! Maybe they'll make a digital adaptation some day?

[@kerryanne]

such a good list, so many I have not heard of. We love Fox in the Forest and Fox in the Forest duet. We like abstract games like SET, Othello and Prime Climb. And Splendor of course.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Cool! I haven't heard of SET or Prime Climb before. I'll check them out!

[@mkietzmann]

Good to see Haven getting some love. Such an underrated game. Gorgeous too.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

It really is!

[@JavinBoom]

Excellent list and description. Thanks Spencer!

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Glad you liked it! Hope all is well, Andrew!

[@FaatiBomBom]

Haven looks so cool. I can imagine it getting less love from the board game community because its practically ungoogleable due to Gloomhaven xD

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

That's a good point. Hadn't thought of that. But yes, it is a very enjoyable game!

[@ILikeAMoose]

Great list! Funny hearing your situation with Imhotep the Duel. We really like the original at 2 player and never felt the need to look in to Duel. I always like seeing Haven talked about more. Never understood why more people don't bring it up in 2 player game discussions.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

My theory is that if a Red Raven Game isn't in the Above and Below/Near and Far universe, it tends to get overlooked. Which is a shame!

[@Barney5G]

Dicemasters!!! I haven’t played that in way too long. Fun game. I gotta try Cosmic Encounter Duel. Have you tried Duelosaur Island? Thanks for the list.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Hey Barney, thanks for watching! No, I haven't tried Duelosaur Island but I do enjoy Dinosaur Island so I should give it a try!

[@JaKamps]

Just got this for Christmas! Haven't played it yet. Other fav 2 Player Games of mine are: Odin's Ravens, Hive, Brave Rats

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Odin's Ravins is excellent! Haven't played Hive or Brave Rats, but they look interesting. Thanks for watching!

[@JaKamps]

@@TheLightenUpInitiative Yw. I got to play Raptor 1st time w/ my bro last night. Had a good time, even losing.

[@unlimitedrabbit]

@@TheLightenUpInitiative Hive is similar to chess but shorter, no setup and no board involved. You can be shut out by a savvier and more experienced player so it can be a bit frustrating if you're playing online so playing friends in person is far more preferable. Every game of Hive you play makes you want to play again and get better at it. Some people prefer the Hive Pocket edition for its smaller pieces and portability but I bought Hive Carbon for its beautiful black and white only look.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

@@unlimitedrabbit Yeah, I want to give it a try!

[@KabukiKid]

Battle Line is another great small one. Hanamikoji too.

[@bizcota7741]

I FEEL like the boardgame "war chest" should have been included this video. But other than that, those are some good fine 2 player games that even I'd need to google about.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

War Chest is a fantastic game!

[@photoutsav5534]

nice list... would love to see you two together.... especially in a Two Players games list

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Maybe one day! Thanks for watching!

[@wl5609]

Great list, a few I hadn't heard of. We're still hooked on Jaipur, so addictive & vindictive. LOL!

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Jaipur is a great game!

[@KabukiKid]

Adore Raptor. Do you like any of the big two-player games like War of the Ring or Star Wars: Rebellion, for example? 1775 is another fun one. I am assuming they are too "attacky" for your tastes? lol ;-)

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

I actually haven't played many of the big games. I think I tend to enjoy big games more when more people are involved. Like Mansions of Madness!

[@Keindzjim]

When we play Raptor, the scientists always win

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Interesting! I can't say the same for us, but I wonder why that is.

[@NaeMuckle]

Few reviews on Amazon say this too.

[@GameCrawler]

My favourite 2 player only games would be Kahuna, Summoner Wars and Juipur.

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

I have Summoner Wars, just haven't played it yet. Looking forward to trying it!

[@GameCrawler]

@@TheLightenUpInitiative It's a blast! Enjoy 😁😁😁

[@davidegasperoni2866]

I like Skulk Hollow and the evergreen Patchwork 😋

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Davide Gasperoni I haven’t played Skulk Hollow but I hear good things. Thanks for watching!

[@josephcomings]

Why haven't you played ALL the 2 player games in the world????? Come on man!!!!

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

Joseph Comings EHHHH go eat a loaf of bread!

[@pauloconnor7392]

I dont like conflict games

[@TheLightenUpInitiative]

I totally get that. They are't always my thing either.

[@pflume1]

I may have missed it but everyone of the games on this list is a conflict game. Nothing wrong with this but one winner and a loser. As opposed to beat the game or lose together.