I decided to update my list of the top 10 two player board games. I have not changed this list since 2012. I stand by all the games in my previous lists but this one contains some more recent games. Also there are many 2 player board games that I have never player. The Honorable Mentions list contains two player board games I have heard good things about or played but didn’t make the list this time. I hope you’ll suggest some more for me to try out in the comments section.

Here are my Top Ten 2 Player Board Games:

10. Claustrophobia – Tense tense, mid-weight skirmish game in which you must survive as the humans or hunt and kill them as the demons. It has really interesting asymmetrical play and dice mechanics.

9. War of the Ring – Can be long with a learning curve but this war game simulates The Lord of the Rings well and oozes with theme.

8. Summoner Wars – Simple card game with a great blend of resource management, skirmish tactics and luck.

7. Twilight Struggle – An excellent strategy game that is full of tension. I guess it should be since it is about the Cold War.

6. Dungeon Command – Miniatures skirmish game with a nice mix of strategy and luck. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like there will be new sets produced.

5. X-Wing Miniatures – Easy, innovative movement system is easy to learn and the miniatures look amazing. You’ll have to invest some cash but you get your return in fun.

4. Mage Wars – Despite its learning curve there is a lot to this game that lands it this high on the list. You can really get into building your spell book and get a lot of enjoyment from just the base set. It is well supported and has expansions that open up your options even more.

3. Jaipur – Easy to teach, quick and fun. Great for gamers and non-gamers alike.

2. DreadBall – This fast-paced, futuristic sports simulation board game is a blast. You need to press your luck and play to your team’s strengths to win. And playing a league makes it even better.

1. Morels – Full of meaningful, tense decisions yet still easy to teach and play. This accessible card game of set collection is very fun.

Honorable mentions (I have either heard good things about these games, but have not played them or they just missed my list): 1989: Dawn of Freedom, Battle Line, Battlelore, Battleship Galaxies, Dominion, Dungeon Twister, Earth Reborn, Innovation, Jambo, Lost Cities, Pizza Box Football, Race for the Galaxy, Star Wars: the card game

Leave a comment if there are two player games I am missing out on and should try. Or if you think my list needs some editing, let me know.