6 Quick Two Player Games to Shake Up Game Night

Looking for a quick and fun two player board game that will actually get played? Whether its for date night, a parent vs child matchup, or a sibling showdown, these games are perfect for shaking up your evening scroll routine and sparking connection!

Each are easy to learn, play in under an hour, and are designed specifically for two players making them perfect to fit in to even the busiest of schedules!

6 Quick Two Player Games

Jaipur

A fast-paced card game of trading and timing. Take goods from the center, sell them to the market, and race your partner for the best rewards. The more goods you sell in a set, the more bonus points you’ll earn, but if you wait too long, your partner might beat you to it and lower the value for when you do sell! It’s a great game of clever timing that never gets old!

Caesar & Cleopatra

A strategic duel for influence in Ancient Rome. Play numbered cards face up and face down to win over Roman officials. You’ll need to pay attention to what your opponent is playing so that you can make sure that you wield the most influence when each group scores. Every decision you make feels important in this tug of war style game as you strategize when to play your best cards, when to initiate a strategic loss, and use special action cards to outmaneuver your opponent just when they think they’re ahead.

Splendor Duel

A head to head race for gems, royals, and prestige. This two player only version of Splendor Adds exciting twists like special gem abilities and interactive tension filled turns. It’s a streamlined, smarter version of Splendor with layered strategies that make it the perfect experience for couples. It may just be the best version of Splendor, period.

Flowers

A peaceful, yet strategic showdown. You’ll compete to collect sets of matching flowers by placing cards in shared mandalas. Timing is everything in this game. You’ll need to play the right flower at the right moment to take control of a mandala to score the highest points. It’s a quiet and clever duel with interesting choices and a calming aesthetic perfect for cozy nights in. Part of the Mandala series of two player games, Flowers is the first installment that allows for up to 4 players to play as well!

Zenith

If tactical strategy is your favorite way to play, Zenith is going to be right up your alley. You and your opponent are each battling for control of the Solar System in a tug-of-war style game. You can play cards to pull the power back towards you, only to watch your opponent take an action that inches it a little back towards them. Timing your moves and hiding your strategy is paramount as there are multiple ways to win. We love how Zenith manages to pack in a ton of strategic depth yet is quick to learn and understand.

Mindbug

Mindbug’s zany theme sees you summoning hybrid creatures and sending them to battle against your opponent. You’ll never be able to stick with one set strategy, you need to be able to adapt to the cards that are played because players can use their Mindbug to take control of their opponents creatures. It’s not about who has the best cards, though that’s helpful, it’s all about who knows how to use their cards the best. Mindbug has been a huge hit with our tweens and teens and is a great option for boys.