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Board games worth the hype
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items As an avid board gamer (and very competitive spirit), I've curated this list of our household's favorite games.
Sections
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Board Games for 2 Players
Board Games for Groups
Our Board Game Wishlist
Board Games for 2 Players
Best board games for a date night or roommates! (Look at my notes, as some are good for a group as well)!
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Duel is our favorite 2-player game that we own! We play all of the time. If you like resource management games/strategy games, this one is for you!
7 Wonders Duel
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The Fox in the Forest is a fun card game, played in tricks. It is quick moving and your strategy has to change every round!
The Fox in The Forest
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If you love Catan, then obviously you need the 2-player card game! Different gameplay, but same concept.
Rivals for Catan
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Azul is not specifically a 2-player game, but is very playable with only 2 players! It's a beautiful game with lots of colors, and if you love it as much as we do, there are other editions as well!
This is a household favorite!
This is a household favorite!
Azul
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Hive is an Othello and Chess mashup!
Hive
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Splendor is not specifically a 2-player game, but is very playable with only 2 players! Bonus: it's one of the top rated games of all time! There are also expansion packs so you can grow your game over time.
Splendor
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If you love Codenames, you should get the 2-player version! If you have never played Codenames, it is a fun word association game!
Codenames: Duet
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Ticket to Ride San Francisco isn't specifically a 2-player game, it can be played with more. It's a smaller version of the main Ticket to Ride! If you like resource management / strategy games, try this one!
Ticket to Ride San Francisco
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Pandemic is not specifically a 2-player game, but is very playable with only 2 players! Bonus: it's also one of the top rated games of all time!
Pandemic
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Villainous isn't specifically a 2-player game, so it can be played with more! There are a lot of versions to this game, see the comments for more! Also, there are expansions, so you can make your game even bigger if you'd like!
Disney Villainous
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Here to Slay isn't specifically a 2-player game, so you can play with more people! I chose Here to Slay because it's a fun card game with lot's of cute characters. You race to gain the most points while also hurting your opponents. Bonus: there are a...
Here to Slay
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Board Games for Groups
Best board games for adult friend groups! You can also play most of these games with older children. Also, check out the 2-player section as there are several games that can be played as a group as well!
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Board Game Ratings
7 Wonders is our most played game! Each time you play, you change up your strategy based on the hand you get. So many ways to win, meaning so many ways to play! Also, up to 7 people can play, so this is a great addition to your collection.
7 Wonders
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Catan is one of the most popular games right now! People everywhere are playing Catan. Also, there are tons of expansions and versions, so I definitely recommend getting Catan!
Catan
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Wavelength is fun if you have a big group! You can play with 2+ players. We've played with over 12 people before! It's hard to explain in a short paragraph, but there's a good explanation on Amazon!
Wavelength
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Ticket to Ride is a resource management / strategy game! It moves pretty quickly and is very engaging! Essentially, you want to complete predetermined routes across the USA.
Ticket to Ride
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This is easily the best trivia game I've ever played!
Linkee
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Lattice Hawaii is a fun matching tile game! A great staple for a small group.
Latice Hawaii
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Codenames is a word association game that gets you thinking! It also is bound to cause a lot of laughs!
Codenames
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Rummikub is a fast paced game that really uses your brain! If you like to think, then I promise Rummikub will be one of the most fun games for you!
Rummikub
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We LOVE Scout! Scout was a TikTok find, and truthfully so happy we found it! Not only is it super fun to play, it's so small you can play anywhere! This is our new brewery game!
Scout
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This one is a good game for groups & kids 8+! Honestly, I was a little nervous we weren't going to like it, but it turned out to be a way bigger hit than I expected! For that reason, I definitely recommend!
Hues and Cues
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Our Board Game Wishlist
These are games that we can't review or recommend, but if you are curious, here's our current wishlist! If you've played one of these games, please comment your thoughts! Would love to discuss!
Ranked #4 on Board Game Geek
Ark Nova
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Ranked #10 on Board Game Geek
Star Wars Rebellion
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Ranked #25 on Board Game Geek - Guess what?? We just got this one (October 2023)! It's next up on our play list!!
Wingspan
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Ranked #31 on Board Game Geek - Guess what?? We just got this one (October 2023)! It's next up on our play list!!
Everdell
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