33 Board Games Perfect For 2 People
33 2-Player Board Games That Are Perfect For Your Next Game Night
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Whoever said you need a large group to have a game night has never experienced a two-player board game. Whether you're looking to do something different for a date night, need an activity while abiding by stay-at-home orders, or got a last-minute cancellation from other players, finding a two-player board game isn't as hard as it sounds. From a spinoff of a classic to games that require great concentration and attention to detail, there's something out there for every type of player. And while yes, most two-player board games are geared toward children, that doesn't mean adults can't have fun too or make it their own (hello, drinking games)! Keep reading for board games to bring out at your next two-player game night. Best of luck!
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
1 Shop the MASH Game
2 Who's Most Likely To
3 Taco vs. Burrito
4 The Ultimate Game For Couples
The Ultimate Game For Couples ($25) is a great way to get to know your partner on a more intimate level.
5 Wavelength
6 Sequence
The goal of Sequence ($13) is to get a sequence of chips before the other player. It sounds easy, but watch out for the jacks!
7 Yahtzee
You better be ready to roll with Yahtzee ($8) in your home! Complete with five dice and a shaker, you may have to roll the dice up to three times per turn.
8 . . . I Should Have Known That! Trivia Game
You'll quickly become addicted to this . . . I Should Have Known That! Trivia Game ($19).
9 Pressman Mancala
The goal of Pressman Mancala ($12) is to get the most amount of beads in the other person's tray.
10 What Do You Meme?
Everyone will get a laugh out of the What Do You Meme? ($30) card game which comes with a meme card and a picture.
11 Boggle Classic Game
The Boggle Classic Game ($10) can even be played solo if you're feeling up to it!
12 Kahuna Board Game
Compete for dominance of the islands of the south seas with this Kahuna Board Game ($22).
13 Clarendon Wordsmithery Game
How good are you at words? Test your knowledge with the Clarendon Wordsmithery Game ($30).
14 Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza ($10) is super easy to learn and a blast to play.
15 Love Language: Card Game
Perfect to play with a significant other, this Love Language: Card Game ($25) will bring you closer than you've ever been.
16 Monopoly Deal Card Game
The best part about this Monopoly Deal Card Game ($8)? It only takes 45 minutes to play.
17 Bananagrams
18 Couch Skeletons Card Game
The goal of the Couch Skeletons Card Game ($10)? To be the first player to fill your couch seat with skeletons.
19 Off Topic Adult Party Game
Stir up some hilarious conversations with this Off Topic Adult Party Game ($30).
20 Fast Sling Puck Game
The Fast Sling Puck Game ($18) is practically a mini foosball game — how fun!
21 Bowman Games Fill or Bust Great Card and Dice Game
The best part about the Bowman Games Fill or Bust Great Card and Dice Game ($11) is that you can play for 30 minutes or the whole day.
22 Guess Who?
23 Codenames Duet
Codenames Duet ($20) is the same as the original Codenames board game except it was made for only two players. Both players will use word association to give each other clues until you can guess the target's "codename." Aim to have the least amount of guesses.
24 PARKS
PARKS ($49) was made for the outdoor enthusiasts. Hike your way through 48 national parks and learn about different animal species along the way.
25 221B Baker Street
Another detective game with a mystery twist, 221B Baker Street ($40) brings Sherlock Holmes to life. Based off the streets and alleys of Victorian London, players will use clues or riddles to solve the murder, including the motive and murderer weapon.
26 Sherlock Holmes Consulting: Detective Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures
The hunt is on! Sift through old newspaper clippings, narratives, and clues to solve a mystery in Sherlock Holmes Consulting: Detective Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures ($53).
27 Blokus
Blokus ($15) is a 21-piece game where each piece must touch another corner piece but only if they're of the same color. Once no more pieces can be played, whoever has the least amount left wins.
28 Battleship
Battleship ($17) is a board game that can strictly only be played by two players. Each player will set up their battleships in a piece similar to the structure of a laptop, so you can't see each other's battleships. Guess where your opponent placed their ships by calling out sequences like "A4" or "F10." The first one to sink the other's ships wins!
29 Patchwork
Patchwork ($32) challenges players to use leftover patch scraps to make a quilt. It's like making a quilt but without the mess!
30 Jenga
Jenga ($17) follows three easy steps: pull a block from the stack out, place it back on top, don't let the tower fall! Here's the catch: you can only use one hand, meaning you can't try to stabilize the tower if you see it falling.
31 Connect 4
In Connect 4 ($18), players will take turns trying to connect four of their colored tokens in a row. You can go horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Think of this board game as a more advanced and colorful version of tic-tac-toe.
32 Ker Plunk
It may be referred to as a children's game but that doesn't mean adults can't play. Ker Plunk ($23) is centered on one concept: don't let the marbles fall. Players will take turns pulling straws, and the one with the least amount of marbles at the end wins!
Tip: For adults, turn this into a drinking game by taking a sip every time you make a marble drop.
33 Toss Across
A fun take on the original game, Toss Across ($20) is tic-tac-toe but life-size! Take turns throwing bean bangs and trying to get three of the same letter in a row.
