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Looking for 2 player game suggestions (self.boardgames)
submitted 1 year ago by edgemaster72 to c/[email protected]
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Hi all, not sure if there's a better place in the fediverse to ask, but I'm looking for suggestions for a 2 player game. Something that is pretty quick in terms of set up, learning, and play. My go to for this scenario right now is the Tacocat game by the makers of Exploding Kittens, but I'd like to branch out and try some others if they fit the bill. Doesn't necessarily have to be for 2 players specifically but preferable if that's what it's designed for. Heck doesn't necessarily have to be a board game really, just something to play face to face (I mean, I don't really know what the alternative would be other than a straight up card game but that's why I'm asking for recommendations).

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Hive / 2 players / Requires basically zero setup. Game is easy to pickup and a bit strategic

Star Realms / 2 players / Requires shuffling, separating some cards out and dealing out a few cards. Rules look daunting at first, but it’s pretty straight forward after a few games. There’s a mobile app if you want to try the digital version.

Fox in the Forest / 2 players / minimal setup

Play these with my wife and they’re all good for a relatively quick game. We’re not a big fan of largely random games and prefer something a bit more strategic.

[–] jBlight 6 points 1 year ago

Star realms is amazing! The mobile app is really good too! They have another game called Hero Realms which I highly recommend if you love Star realms! It's the same gameplay but you have a hero as well. It takes a little to get used too the new mechanics but it's a blast to play online haha

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

These are all really good options 👍🏼

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hope you enjoy your future game sessions!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you, you too. What are you playing ATM?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I’ve been playing Evolution with the family which has been fun. Aside from that I’ve been playing mostly the base game of Star Realms with the wife.

Did you end up deciding on trying any games?

[–] crawley 2 points 1 year ago

I second Fox in the Forest for competitive 2 player, and also recommend Fox in the Forest Duet for cooperative 2 player.