Games that only support play by two players.
Some examples of two player games are Azul Duel, Everdell Duo and Living Forest Duel.
The Phantom of the Opera – Following the Score Instead of the Tricks
The Phantom of the Opera takes Gaston Leroux’s story and turns it into a two-player trick-taking game. One player becomes the Phantom, trying to finish a composition for Christine. The other plays Christine, who wants to leave that composition unfinished…
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Faust vs Mephisto – A Tricky Deal With the Devil
Faust makes a deal with Mephistopheles. Wealth, honour, pleasure, knowledge, all the good stuff. In return, he puts his soul on the table, which feels like a questionable way to start your day. In Faust vs Mephisto, that old story…
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Toys – The Teddy Bear Has Had Enough
When the lights go out and the house finally goes quiet, the toys wake up. At least, that’s the idea behind Toys. On one side you have the old guard. A battered teddy bear, a retro handheld console, and an…
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Bombastic – Three in a Row, If You Dare
Every tile in Bombastic is a question mark. Somewhere in the grid are the symbols you’re looking for. Somewhere else is a bomb that’s waiting for somebody to make a bad decision. And the funny thing is, sometimes you know…
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Bunny Kingdom Town – More Than Just Bunny Kingdom for Two
When I first heard about Bunny Kingdom Town, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The original Bunny Kingdom is a game about expanding across a large kingdom, claiming territories, and building fiefs. This one goes in a different direction.…
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Himizu – Fire and Water Fight for Every Space
Sometimes a game arrives in a small box and you immediately think, “Alright, this should be quick.” That was pretty much our first reaction when we opened Himizu. The board is tiny, there aren’t many pieces, and the rules aren’t…
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Wine & Cheese – Balancing Production in Burgundy
In Wine & Cheese, two farmsteads in Burgundy are trying to make the best wine and cheese over two years. The setting sounds calm: vineyards, pastures, cellars, little workers moving through the seasons. You could almost imagine a peaceful afternoon…
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Madcala – Wonderland Mancala
When I first saw Madcala on the table, I expected something chaotic. Colorful gems, twisted Wonderland characters, glowing cats with creepy smiles, oversized tea-party artwork… it gives the impression that the game is going to spiral into nonsense after a…
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Tanbo – Harvesting in Circles
When we first saw Tanbo, we thought it was going to be one of those small farming games you play while relaxing with a cup of tea. Cute rice paddies, colorful wooden pieces, countryside vibes… you know the type. But…
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Strategeti – An Abstract Battle with Animal Instincts
When we first saw Strategeti, we expected something pretty light. Animal miniatures, warm colours, Serengeti theme… you kind of assume it’s going to be a relaxed family strategy game where everyone builds lines and politely pretends they totally saw that…
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