Gift Guide - Two Player Games

Do you spend most of your evenings with a loved one, family member or roommate? Struggling to figure out what to get that person? Don't worry and buy a board game! The game will make your evenings together pleasantly playful, and will give you both pleasure for years to come.

There are many different types of games for two players, from simple and abstract games to complex and themed adventure games that will keep you playing for hours. In addition, there are games that you can play very well both as a couple and also when other friends have come to visit.

• 7 wonders: Duel
• Onitama
• Classic
• Codenames: Duet
• Pandemic and Pandemic Legacy
• Arkham Horror
• EXIT
• The winged ones
• Living Forest
• Splendor
• Carcassonne
• Stone Age

Two-player games can be divided into several categories. The simplest of them are games meant for two.

7 Wonders duel

If your special someone is fascinated by ancient civilizations, 7 Wonders: Duel is the perfect choice. It is a two-player derivative of the title game 7 Wonders, and is often considered even better than its big sister.

Players take turns choosing one of the cards available on the table as they build their mighty civilization and strive for victory. There are three ways to triumph in the game. The most common of these is victory by points - the player with the most points after the third era wins! But victory can also be won prematurely, by collecting six different scientific discoveries or by destroying the opponent's military forces.

"7 Wonders: Duel" was developed by two highly recognized game authors - the author of the original game, Antuāns Bauza and Bruno Katala. Each author put their best into the game, creating this fantastic and award-winning masterpiece.

Onitama

Do you want an abstract strategy game, but chess and checkers are only associated with bad memories from your school days? "Onitama" incorporates the idea of ​​classic games, combining it with an ingenious system of moves. The goal of the game is very simple - you must bring your sensei to the opponent's throne or kill the opponent's sensei.

Five cards are randomly selected each game, which will determine what moves players can make. Each player is dealt two cards, but the fifth remains on the table. Each turn, a player uses one of their two cards in their hand to determine how to move one of their pieces. After making a move, he exchanges it with the one on the table, and it is the opponent's turn to do exactly the same. The players must plan at what moment which cards to play and which to save so that they do not end up in the hands of the opponents.

Onitama is perfect for all tactical game lovers who don't like to learn chess moves because five different random move cards are drawn each time.

CLASS

For those interested in faster and more sporty activities, we recommend the game "Klask" . It's great screen-free entertainment for those who don't like traditional board games. An extremely exciting, Danish-made game with great execution that will energize everyone!

The rules of the game are so simple that you can learn them in one minute! If you don't want to read the rulebook, then watch this short video tutorial.

Codenames Duet

Codenames Duet is for the biggest spies among us who want to spend their evenings in a more mysterious atmosphere. This version of the popular game "Codenames" features two spies who must work together to find a single word for each to point the other to certain cards on the table.

For those who are still waiting for their letter from Hogwarts, there is a great opportunity to buy the Harry Potter version of this game, where you can replace the traditional words with words or images from the wizarding world.

Co-op games are very common among the best two-player games. They will be perfect for those looking for a peaceful evening where there is no one winner and one loser - instead, you win or lose both together.

Pandemic

Unless you're already tired of the coronavirus pandemic, try a great co-op game called Pandemic . The current world situation adds a new dimension to the game - what decisions would you make when there are virus outbreaks around the world and humanity is about to lose control of the situation. Pandemic is a current game with beautiful game elements and different difficulty levels. Players can discuss all moves with each other and everyone shares both the pain of loss and the joy of victory.

"Pandemic" games have several versions based on the principle of the well-known base game. Various historical games are available, as well as a pandemic version of the video game "World of Warcraft", in which you must fight against the scourge of the Lich King.

Also available are the "Legacy" adventure games, in which players create their own unique adventure over the course of several games, and the choices they make will determine whether the world is so saved or will it perish?

Arkham Horror

Want to collaborate with your loved one and looking for something with a rich story? Arkham Horror: The Card Game is an excellent co-op game that excels especially in twos. The city of Arkham has been overtaken by incredible events, unclean creatures from another world, supported by a cult, are at work. Put yourself in the shoes of the investigators and dive into this mysterious adventure.

Arkham Horror is a card game based on the world of horror stories by the famous author Howard Philip Lovecraft. Players live through the story, and the decisions they make and what they achieve will affect the next chapters of the story. If you want an adventure game for two, then this will be an excellent choice.

EXIT

If you want to turn a peaceful evening into an exciting adventure, look for "EXIT" games that turn your home into a breakout room! These games are all about cooperation, logical and creative thinking, and they will make players feel anxiety, excitement and a real desire to try to break through. EXIT games are small in size and easy to take with you wherever you go.

It is possible that your chosen one prefers competition to team work. Then we offer several excellent games, which will ideally serve as two or more players.

The winged ones

"Winged" is a real treasure! The game has a breathtaking design, top-quality game elements and first-class technical performance. The game can be played together as strategists who strive for victory, as well as players who enjoy attracting beautiful birds to their reserves.

During your turn, you can take one of four actions, as long as action dice are available. This game offers a heavenly gaming experience and teaches you about different species of birds. In addition, the "Wingsong" application allows you to get acquainted with the songs of these birds.

Living Forest

It is also possible to play our biggest novelty of this year - "Living Forest" in two . It is a camp building game where players fight against an evil forest spirit. Fill your lair with new beasts, fight relentless flames, collect sacred flowers and plant new trees to become the most legendary defender of the forest.

Splendor

In Splendor, players must collect gem tokens to purchase development cards. On their turn, players can take three gems of different colors, two gems of the same color, buy a development card with the accumulated tokens, or reserve a development card for later. This is a fast-paced game with simple rules and beautiful game tokens that will look great on any gaming enthusiast's shelf!

Carcassonne

Carcassonne is an extremely popular game around the world and for good reason - it is loved by players of all ages. During their turn, players randomly pick up one square and place it on the table, connecting it with previously placed squares. Then the player can place a subject, thereby claiming his rights to, for example, the city depicted on the placed square. Carcassonne offers many ways to earn points.

The game has several expansions that will make it even more exciting. This year, the third addition "Princess and Dragon" added to the circle of expansions translated into Latvian , which makes the game more intense.

Stone Age

Stone Age, a worker placement game, takes players back in time to the Stone Age where they have to build buildings. To do this, players must collect resources by rolling the dice and remember to feed the residents of their village! In addition, there is an opportunity to purchase cards to further develop your village. Since the values ​​rolled on the dice are unpredictable, the player can buy tools to guarantee a good result.