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Post by Patter on Dec 16, 2017 18:01:20 GMT
Okay, so what are your favorite games for two players? My daughter is trying to find some games for her fiance for Christmas. They will be moving when she heads to medical school, and most of the games they have are for 3+ players. They love games and need some for just the two of them. So, share what you love. Thanks!
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Post by catmom on Dec 16, 2017 18:43:46 GMT
I play mainly 2-player. Here's a list of some favourites. All of these are under 1 hour, most under 30 minutes, and are easy to learn. Most or all of these are available on Amazon, though Cool Stuff Inc may have better prices.
Splendor - 2-4 player game of collecting cards to make sets and buy gems. Simple game but an absolute favourite.
7 Wonders:Duel - competitive 2 player card game. You are competing to build your civilization by collecting cards. It's pretty awesome but competitive (race to grab a card your opponent needs).
Patchwork - lovely 2 player game where you are competing to build the best quilt with cardboard quilt pieces.
Pandemic: The Cure - co-operative dice game to cure diseases before everyone dies. Very fun. We mostly lose.
Pandemic or Forbidden Desert - classic co-operative games. Forbidden Island is just a bit easier. Pandemic is similar to above, but no dice. Forbidden Island is looking for the parts to your plane and flying out before a windstorm comes in and, I guess kills everyone?
Star Realms - back to competitive. 2 player deck-building card game set in space. Basically you are trying to shoot down the opponent's space ships.
Jaipur - very simple little game about collecting spices and cloth (tokens).
Codenames: Duet - 2 player game to guess the identify of your spies (turned over cards) based on clues. I've only played the party version.
Kingdomino: Haven't played it, but it's a tile-laying game to build a kingdom. Tile's are domino-sized. Alternately, Carcassonne is a popular game that's similar.
Fuse: Real time game where you are rolling and matching dice to a code to defuse a bomb. Plays 2-4 and you work together to defuse all the bomb cards with, I think it's 10 minutes or something. Fun game but STRESSFUL.
Exit: The Game: Think of an escape room in a box. There's a whole series of these. If you enjoy puzzles and don't mind that once you play this you have solved the puzzle and can't play it again, it's really enjoyable. Think of it more as an alternative to going out to the movie.
Santorini: Abstract but awesome 15 minute game. Moving across the board and building santorini buildings. First person to build their building and get to the top wins. It's a bit 'chess-y' with movement strategy, and very beautiful.
Azul: Haven't played it, but it's a pretty abstract game that looks excellent. Collecting beautiful ceramic designed tiles to create a pattern. Looks pretty thinky actually.
I can see that I went waaaay overboard on this list and you're probably just confused. I'm supposed to be writing a paper on creating strategic competitive advantage right now and I'm on the procrastination train.
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Post by Suziee2 on Dec 16, 2017 19:24:58 GMT
Backgammon and cribbage are old time favorites. I just bought DH backgammon and Sequence for Christmas.
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Post by Patter on Dec 16, 2017 19:29:09 GMT
catmom, that is an incredible list. I have have my daughter read the thread.  She will love looking at these. Thanks! And thanks, Suziee2.
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 16, 2017 19:36:12 GMT
Chess
Rummikub
UNO
Chinese Checkers
Deck of Cards (Rummy 500, May I, etc)
Kings In The Corner
Phase 10
Scrabble
Battleship
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Post by Nanner on Dec 16, 2017 19:39:05 GMT
Back Gammon
Blokus
Card games
How about jigsaw puzzles. DH and I enjoy working on those together.
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Post by Linda on Dec 16, 2017 19:41:07 GMT
Mastermind
British Square
Mille Bourne
RSVP (it's a vertical Scrabble game)
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 19, 2017 1:57:08 GMT
Mastermind British Square Mille Bourne RSVP (it's a vertical Scrabble game) I LOVE! Mille Bourne! catmom thank you for all the recommendations! I have two in my cart for my DD!!!! |
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Post by Patter on Dec 19, 2017 10:57:24 GMT
I think she’s settled on one but I may need to have her look into Mille Bourne more. Thanks everyone! |
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Post by peasapie on Dec 19, 2017 12:31:20 GMT
We love Rummikub. And when we add wine, we like it even better! Also Uno and backgammon. Thank you for starting this thread Patter; I'm getting some good ideas. |
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She will love looking at these. Thanks! And thanks, 
