Summoner Wars is easily the best tactical, card-based 2-player duel game, blending deep strategy with fast-paced action. it's a masterpiece in balancing tactical depth and fun. Truly a must-have for any board game enthusiast!
Great list! I would add several fast games for two players only: Jaipur, Hanamikoji, Hive. Also the classical one - Stratego. Detective game - Mr. Jack. Lost ruins of Arnak plays nice for two as well (IMHO). Wingspan (especially Asia bird extension, which is a standalone game for two players exactly, with even more interesting balance for two). Thanks for the video a lot. Astonishingly great!
Interesting list with not just only the standard games. Still for me this wasn't the best video as I missed insights in why games where ranked in the top 10 and why they where place x. It felt like 90% was game explanation and 0%-10% was about why the game is a good 2 player game and better than other ones, ex Forest Shuffle compared to Earth/Wingspan. Will always watch you guys and always leave entertained :)
there is a very pressing question that keeps me up at night, who are the 2 coolest dudes in the Board gaming industry? Board Game Hangover or The Brothers Murph? 🤔... I lean more towards you guys , because you clearly love Summoner Wars 2nd edition, whereas The Brothers Murph refuse to even try it ! 🤯 lol , and it is in my top 10 games of all time, so great to see it here at no. 1 ! anyways, you guys are the best! thanks for the awesome content 👏🫡
Of those mentioned, I enjoy Forest Shuffle and Mindbug. Similarly, on the light side, but very enjoyable are Canopy, Hanamikoji and Raptor. On the heavier side, there is Star Wars Rebellion and Twilight Struggle. Somewhere in the middle are a few, two-player Star Wars games I really like: Armada, Destiny, X-Wing and the LCG -- all four, of which, are customizable games (which are hard to get to the table, as you need to find an opponent who also owns the game and took the time to compile his or her own teams/squads). And speaking of customizable, two-player games, my favorite: Dice Masters.
Have you guys heard of Far Away by Cherry Picked Games? It DEFINITELY should have made this list! They just launched their KS campaign for their new expansion. It's my top 2 player game next to Mr.Jack NY.
Good list. For me, the following games are much better and more enjoyable than your No.1st: Undaunted (the latest version is the 2200 Callisto) Unmatched Hive Quoridor Android: Netrunner (Still good with Nisei) Imperium: Classics, Legends and Horizons (You can play it with more than 2 players but you don't want to do that :D )
if I ever made a top 2 player games list like this one, I would just put Dune war for Arrakis, War of the Ring and Star Wars Rebellion in the same no. 1, all 3 in the rank, because they are similiar games mechanistically and similar in the epic highly thematic experience they provide.
@boardgamehangover you mentioned that it is your goal to destroy 4 of your opponents bases in SW: Deckbuilding Game. The rulebook says the goal is to destroy 3 bases. Is that a house rule you invented? Plus you've talked about a house rule for the Imperium Row in one of your last videos. Do you just use the token so each player is able to reset the Imperium Row once per game or do you also stack identical cards as you do in Dune: Imperium?
Bro where is netrunner and Warhammer conquest lcg? (I also have horus heresy the board game, a hidden gem of 2013 i think; and after lots of plays is better and more complex than lord of the rings)
My list is completely different 😂 But thats fine, since its a question of taste. And it would be quite boring if everyone loved the same games. My favourite 2-Player-Games are „Air, Land & Sea“, Star Wars Rebellion, Santorini and Radlands.
I would add Blitzkrieg! to this list, have also Ceasar! in my collection which I still have to try. Another favorite would be Unmatched but I believe it required bit more investment at this time and so many sets. For medium euro would include Targi.
deckbuilding is different than the base deck but anyways boy do I politely disagree with you here I've spent countless hours brewing decks and could spent countless more. And with more and more decks being released, the possibilities keep expanding
Summoner Wars is easily the best tactical, card-based 2-player duel game, blending deep strategy with fast-paced action. it's a masterpiece in balancing tactical depth and fun. Truly a must-have for any board game enthusiast!
Love that you guys continuing to highlight Summoner Wars as a fantastic game! One of my favorite games of all time!
Absolutely love this list my #1 two player game is Summoner Wars 2e and they've put it there too. If you've never tried it you HAVE to give it a go!!!
Ankh: Gods of egypt. Incredible at two players
Summoner Wars ❤
What a great game! Love it
exactly!!!!
Make a top 10 of games you played but dont wanna play it again, be different than everyone else :)
I like this idea, sounds fun
I wanted to get war of the ring, is it really hard as rules? I am used to play twilight struggle and labyrinth.
Good 2 player games are Star wars Rebellion, Ark Nova and Gloomhaven😄
Great list! I would add several fast games for two players only: Jaipur, Hanamikoji, Hive.
Also the classical one - Stratego.
Detective game - Mr. Jack.
Lost ruins of Arnak plays nice for two as well (IMHO).
Wingspan (especially Asia bird extension, which is a standalone game for two players exactly, with even more interesting balance for two).
Thanks for the video a lot. Astonishingly great!
Interesting list with not just only the standard games. Still for me this wasn't the best video as I missed insights in why games where ranked in the top 10 and why they where place x. It felt like 90% was game explanation and 0%-10% was about why the game is a good 2 player game and better than other ones, ex Forest Shuffle compared to Earth/Wingspan.
Will always watch you guys and always leave entertained :)
Great vid fellas! Iron wood just came delivered. Haven’t had a chance to play yet. Wondering if we’ll get a review from you guys. Looks really good.
51st state is an amazing two players game
yazzzz! especially with expansions!
No Unmatched? That’s crazy.
You guys should try Tash-Kalar or Targi, these are from my top 10 games for two players. 😊
Love it!!! We would love for you guys to play and review our game: Caveman Rumble. We would love the opportunity board game hangover.
there is a very pressing question that keeps me up at night, who are the 2 coolest dudes in the Board gaming industry? Board Game Hangover or The Brothers Murph? 🤔... I lean more towards you guys , because you clearly love Summoner Wars 2nd edition, whereas The Brothers Murph refuse to even try it ! 🤯 lol , and it is in my top 10 games of all time, so great to see it here at no. 1 ! anyways, you guys are the best! thanks for the awesome content 👏🫡
Of those mentioned, I enjoy Forest Shuffle and Mindbug. Similarly, on the light side, but very enjoyable are Canopy, Hanamikoji and Raptor.
On the heavier side, there is Star Wars Rebellion and Twilight Struggle.
Somewhere in the middle are a few, two-player Star Wars games I really like: Armada, Destiny, X-Wing and the LCG -- all four, of which, are customizable games (which are hard to get to the table, as you need to find an opponent who also owns the game and took the time to compile his or her own teams/squads).
And speaking of customizable, two-player games, my favorite: Dice Masters.
Patchwork, santorini, jaipur, splendor duel ... for more family friendly.
I guess you guys have a similar taste as me because I agree with most games on the list, the only downside is that I already have half of these games.
Have you guys heard of Far Away by Cherry Picked Games?
It DEFINITELY should have made this list! They just launched their KS campaign for their new expansion. It's my top 2 player game next to Mr.Jack NY.
Good list. For me, the following games are much better and more enjoyable than your No.1st:
Undaunted (the latest version is the 2200 Callisto)
Unmatched
Hive
Quoridor
Android: Netrunner (Still good with Nisei)
Imperium: Classics, Legends and Horizons (You can play it with more than 2 players but you don't want to do that :D )
Nisei are called Null Signal now. But I agree Netrunner is great.
Did you leave out campaign/legacy games on purpose? Because I think many of those are great in 2p as well.
radlands is a fun two player deck building game. it’s super cheap too!
Good game, but not a deck builder, more about hand management.
@@rjcarr316 that’s true, thanks :)
Radlands is great!
I also still not understand, why it is not on the list?🤷♂️
if I ever made a top 2 player games list like this one, I would just put Dune war for Arrakis, War of the Ring and Star Wars Rebellion in the same no. 1, all 3 in the rank, because they are similiar games mechanistically and similar in the epic highly thematic experience they provide.
@boardgamehangover you mentioned that it is your goal to destroy 4 of your opponents bases in SW: Deckbuilding Game. The rulebook says the goal is to destroy 3 bases. Is that a house rule you invented? Plus you've talked about a house rule for the Imperium Row in one of your last videos. Do you just use the token so each player is able to reset the Imperium Row once per game or do you also stack identical cards as you do in Dune: Imperium?
Bro where is netrunner and Warhammer conquest lcg?
(I also have horus heresy the board game, a hidden gem of 2013 i think; and after lots of plays is better and more complex than lord of the rings)
Just at a glance of my collection, 2 player is my weakest link for player count. Thanks for the list!
No Twilight Struggle? 😢 But otherwise the games on the list are really nice
At last someone who likes strategy games. For me this is the best 2 player game video I have ever seen, thank you.
No
* Dice throne
No
* Unmatched
No
*Radlands
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Made my day 😂
2 things: yes books are better 😜 and would be amaaazing to have minis for summoner wars 🤩
My list is completely different 😂
But thats fine, since its a question of taste. And it would be quite boring if everyone loved the same games.
My favourite 2-Player-Games are „Air, Land & Sea“, Star Wars Rebellion, Santorini and Radlands.
Have to give the Air, Land & Sea a go. We have heard so much about it.
Great videos boys. The books are better 😊
Caper Europe!
Absolutely loveee Watergate and it does not get enough hype! Also favourite 2 player games Orlog, 7W duel, SW deckbuilder, White castle
you forgot Spirit Island !! Now you must do the video again!!!! 😅😅
Have you guys ever played dice throne? If you like dice games, it's 10/10
I like the idea of the game, but the cards to modify dice get annoying, and all of the different types of damages are confusing.
@rjcarr316 I agree it's confusing at first but using the rules as more of a reference helps get through it. Definitely my households favorite game.
I would add Blitzkrieg! to this list, have also Ceasar! in my collection which I still have to try.
Another favorite would be Unmatched but I believe it required bit more investment at this time and so many sets.
For medium euro would include Targi.
How is Battleline not on here, ya'll are nuts
I don't see the attraction for SW Deckingbuilding. It's just too simple and gets repetitve fast. Not sure how it keeps getting on these list.
deckbuilding is different than the base deck but anyways boy do I politely disagree with you here I've spent countless hours brewing decks and could spent countless more. And with more and more decks being released, the possibilities keep expanding
Wingspan Asia is also great for 2p.
Guys, hace you played sunrise sunset ? Art looks good
Patchwork, Jaipur
Quite a good list!
Where are SW: Rebellion and Pagan?
The hornicopters are back 😂
No Spirit Island :-/ My heart is broken
We prioritized games that we enjoyed the most when playing with 2 players. For us almost any amount of players in Spirit Island is great 👍
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No slay the spire?
We prioritized games that we enjoyed the most when playing with 2 players. Slay the Spire works great with any amount :)