Recommended for couples and married partners! A roundup of board games for two
Board games are one of the genres that have been getting a lot of attention lately.
Back in the day, most people only knew games like The Game of Life or Othello, but in the past few years, the number of board games in the spotlight has increased significantly.
There’s a wide variety, from games where you craft strategies and enjoy bluffing against your opponent, to ones with stylish looks or quick, casual play.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of recommended board games all at once!
Among them, we’ve selected board games perfect for couples or spouses to play together—just for two players—so pick the one that will be the perfect companion for your time at home!
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Recommended for couples and married partners! A roundup of board games for two (1–10)
Rosenkönig
Here’s a board game recommended for history lovers: Rosenkönig.
Rosenkönig is a board game based on the Wars of the Roses that took place in 15th-century England.
Since it’s grounded in historical facts, it really appeals to history fans.
It’s a territory-control game where the goal is to bring as many regions as possible under your rule.
You play simply using cards and pieces, so the rules are very easy! It’s also great for beginners to territory-control games.
Targi
This is the board game Targi, where you can role-play as a desert people.
Among the Tuareg, a desert ethnic group, men are called “Targi.” In this hand-management board game, you become a Targi, trade goods, and aim to prosper your tribe.
The rules are a bit complex, but that makes it all the more engaging for board gamers who enjoy thinking strategically.
With its immersive theme, it delivers intense, card-driven battles!
Clusk
When it comes to games that get everyone hyped at arcades, air hockey is a classic! Believe it or not, that air hockey has been turned into a board game! It’s called “KLASK”! Released in 2017, it’s a Danish board game.
Although it’s a board game, the design is essentially a tabletop-sized version of air hockey, so it feels a bit different from your usual board games.
The rules are basically the same as air hockey too: you hit a white magnetic piece back and forth and score by getting it into your opponent’s goal.
It’s so popular that there are even KLASK tournaments!
Recommended for couples and married partners! A roundup of board games for two (11–20)
corridor
The fun part of board games is being able to mess with your opponent, right? The French board game “Quoridor” is a game where the goal is to be the first to get your piece to the finish.
But the real charm of Quoridor isn’t just racing to the goal—it’s building walls to block your opponent’s path.
Since your opponent can throw up a wall along the route you planned, you have to keep recalculating the shortest path while also pushing them farther from their goal.
It takes a lot of thinking, but it’s a thrilling and enjoyable game!
Gobblet Gobblers
Gobblet Gobblers is a game known for its cute visuals that are popular with children, and to put it simply, it’s an evolved version of tic-tac-toe.
What makes it evolved is that the pieces come in three sizes, and larger pieces can cover smaller ones.
Because of this, even if your opponent takes a favorable square, you can use a bigger piece to take it over.
Another key rule is that a piece that has been placed over another can be moved to a different square, which makes the game more complex and requires real strategic thinking to win!
Patchwork
As its name suggests, Patchwork is a board game where you fill your own board with lots of patches, just like patchwork needlework.
On your turn, you have two options: buy a patch, or advance along the time track to gain points.
However, there are several detailed rules, and each move can leave you unsure of what to do.
Despite its cute design inspired by patchwork, it’s surprisingly a brainy game.
7 Wonders: Duel
This is 7 Wonders Duel, a board game that sold one million copies worldwide in just five years after its release.
It’s a two-player remake of the original board game 7 Wonders.
The setting remains the same as the original, making it easy to enjoy with the convenient player count of two.
It features world-famous wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, making it irresistible for fans of mysteries and slightly occult themes.
With a relatively long playtime of about 40 minutes per game, it’s perfect for a leisurely session on your day off!