Two at the gaming table

Not everyone has the opportunity to get together in a large company to play board games. Sometimes there are just the two of you at home. Don't worry, because that's enough to enjoy great games!
Two-player games are a relatively popular genre. Moreover, two-player games tend to be very diverse, from investigation games and games that can also be played by multiple players, to pair-based cooperative games and tense duels between the forces of good and evil.

"I liked that game, I want something similar for two players"

You may have played a game that has left a lasting impression on your memory; you had a great time with your friends all evening. You want to give something similar to a friend or loved one. First of all, it is worth immediately looking at the number of players this game is designed for, because it can probably also be played in pairs. For example, the game " Carcassonne " can be played very well in pairs - it is even the favorite way of many players to do it. You can also play " Flamecraft " , " Winged " , " Pandemic " and many other games in pairs, which will also be great when friends come to visit.

This year, this category was also joined by " In the Forest " , a game with very simple rules but extremely strategic decisions. On your turn, you pick up two cards or play one card in your forest. Which trees to plant? Which animals to play? Which cards to discard? A very exciting game that will be great for both two and more players.

If a particular game cannot be played by two people, then it probably has a separate two-player version, in which the basic principle of the game is adapted specifically for two players. Often such versions are considered to be as good as or even better than the original. One example is “ 7 Wonders ” , which is an excellent game for three to seven players, while “ 7 Wonders: Duel ” is a two-player version that in the eyes of many is even superior to its titular big brother.

There are also customized two-player versions for "Codenames: Duet " , " Saboteur Duel " , " Imhotep: The Duel " , "Splendor Duel " and other games.

Exciting game in a small package

Size doesn't always matter. Exciting games can be played in a very small box. One such example is the deduction game " Deductio " . Each player has a secret number from 1 to 20, and your goal is to guess what it is to the other player without revealing yours. On your turn, you must take one clue card that truly describes your secret number, or you can try to guess another player's secret number. A correct guess will give you a point, while a wrong guess will make you take two clue cards, which will help the other player get closer to solving your number faster.

Most recently, the collection of small card games was expanded with “ 5 Towers ” , in which players try to build the tallest towers possible. To obtain cards for building towers, players place bets on how many cards from the open ones they want to take. Why not take them all? Cards, or tower building blocks, must be placed on top of each other in such a way that their value decreases. If you take small numbers too quickly, you will limit your tower potential, but if you hesitate too much, all the cards will go to your opponent.

Both "5 Towers" and "Deductio" can be played by two or more players.

Investigate crimes like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

Even Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous detectives of all time, relied on his partner, Dr. Watson. That's why investigation games are usually best played in pairs!

Regardless of whether you choose one of the escape games " EXIT " , solve crimes in " MicroMacro: Crime City " , search for the culprits in the world of " Chronicles of Crime " , play a detective in " Detective: A Modern Crime Game " or any other investigation game, it is always nice to have your own Dr. Watson by your side, with whom you can unravel even the most puzzling events.

Magnetic battles for two

One of the hottest games of recent years is the magnet game " Kluster " . And for good reason! It is a very simple, but very exciting game in which players try to be the first to place their magnets in a limited area so that they do not touch. But magnets, just like people, like to hug each other tightly. If the magnets stick together, they are taken back to their stocks. The first player to place all the magnets wins! New for two players - " Kluster DUO " .

Speaking of two-player magnetic battles, we can't help but mention " KLASK " , which is like a smaller-format air hockey game in which players use magnetic dice to try to throw the ball into the opponent's hole, or goal.

Epic duels of epic heroes

Who would win in a duel — Robin Hood or Dracula? The Invisible Man or Jekyll and Hyde? Velociraptor or Spider-Man? There's only one way to find out — " Unmatched " !

"Unmatched" is a game system where each player chooses a hero and uses cards to perform various maneuvers and attacks to win incredible duels.

Each game set comes with its own characters, all of which can be combined as you see fit. The game itself can also be played in teams of two versus two or with up to four players, each playing for themselves .

One of the most acclaimed dueling games , Summoner Wars , was overhauled a few years ago, and this excellent game is now available with polished rules and a wide variety of factions ready for a magical duel.

Most trading card games are designed for two-player duels. In addition , most of them have special starter sets available to start your Pokémon trainer journey , Yu -Gi-Oh! Shadow Realm duels, Digimon battles or battles in the worlds of Magic the Gathering , duels in the world of Star Wars: Unlimited , or playingLorcana with famous Disney characters .

Draft and record games

One of the most popular categories of games that are great for two players is the draft and write type games. “ Clever ” , “ Railroad Ink ” and “ Welcome to… ” are a few of the options.

Additionally, if you're looking for a small gift for someone who already has these games, it's worth checking out one of the small expansions. The Clever series has new notebooks with different layouts, while Railroad Ink has dice expansions that can be purchased, each adding a new die with its own rules.

Our range of games is wide and we have gifts for different occasions. But if you're still not sure, head to one of our stores, where the salespeople will be happy to tell you more and help you find the right game!