Top 10 Advanced Two-Player Games

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  • @montagen8084
    @montagen8084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Absolutely do NOT STOP being "mean" to each other. You are not "mean", you are teasing. It's the banter and back-and-forth that makes these videos so entertaining.

    • @mydemon
      @mydemon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes Zee 'teasing' Mike is bordering on elderly abuse tho lol

  • @Zarfin
    @Zarfin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    for me the invisible middle list would be the most interesting one

    • @speedandstyletony
      @speedandstyletony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And with the most entertaining banter!

    • @whatsontheboard750
      @whatsontheboard750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Please make a middle list….and all according to the bgg scale.

    • @JJ_TheGreat
      @JJ_TheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It looks like Tom just made the middle list today :-)

    • @mydemon
      @mydemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree.

    • @aronkleinsasser970
      @aronkleinsasser970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second this

  • @rhino2218
    @rhino2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Mike is such a fantastic addition. Love the chemistry you guys have

    • @dansimmons2095
      @dansimmons2095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would dare to say he takes the show to a new level. If only they had a curmudgeon from Huddersfield to give a counterpoint to some of these picks.

    • @SimplicitySingularity
      @SimplicitySingularity ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dansimmons2095 Now, as of 10/2/2023 he seems to be gone.

    • @dansimmons2095
      @dansimmons2095 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimplicitySingularity WHAT??????

  • @speedandstyletony
    @speedandstyletony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    " I know two things, this game is heavier than you think it is and these pretzels are of the devil!" - Zee

  • @crystalpawlowski4260
    @crystalpawlowski4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    A mid-weight two-player game list would be super useful. Please do!

    • @MarcTelesha
      @MarcTelesha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a friend that makes all down time to be double or tripled just by his addition to any game. I need a medium weight 2 player game.

  • @guillermoz4914
    @guillermoz4914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    List like these really need honorable mentions in no specific order. I’m always looking for 2-4 player games that play well with 2 !
    🙌🏽😊

    • @jr637-1
      @jr637-1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried Azul at 2? I almost prefer it at 2, and BGG seems to agree.

  • @Noonycurt
    @Noonycurt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Did Zee mutter "Spoilers!" when Mike said that everyone knows that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?! *lol*

    • @ColZep
      @ColZep 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where? Lol

    • @go_golden
      @go_golden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@ColZep 2 years late, but for posterity's sake: 36:30

  • @luckbfern
    @luckbfern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m loving all the banter! So much fun.

  • @jdtyler7
    @jdtyler7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    You guys are not too mean at all. We can tell it's all in jest. It's great chemistry!

    • @MrPigpom
      @MrPigpom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get meaner! Back to the Sam heeley level! Lol!

  • @codykunka5558
    @codykunka5558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thanks for the video! Your interactions are fun :). Just a feedback: Some of us only play at 2 players so would still be interested in games that play great at 2 even if they play the same or slightly better at higher counts. So excluding those from a list like this can make those types of games hard to find.

    • @jdotco23
      @jdotco23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel the opposite. In fact, going off your idea, I'd rather them make a whole list of games that can play more than two players, but plays best at two players.

    • @BeyondTheLineProductions
      @BeyondTheLineProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

  • @GGdeTOURS37
    @GGdeTOURS37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    For me it's star wars REBELLION the best ever for 2 players!

  • @Atlas-FM8
    @Atlas-FM8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Tom should do a top 10 video for his invisible two player games.

    • @StabGR
      @StabGR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He might have already done it!

    • @thedicetower
      @thedicetower  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Or is going to!

    • @florianstock376
      @florianstock376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You just cant see it - it is as invisible as the games.

    • @mattvucu6706
      @mattvucu6706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kick out mike and put in Roy…. And then have mike and Roy both do a really actually truly advanced game list

    • @JJ_TheGreat
      @JJ_TheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He just did it yesterday! :-)

  • @ogreman2229
    @ogreman2229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:05:20 Zee mentions the duel decks which are no longer sold. For a new player intimidated by the deck building I highly suggest grabbing 2 of the pre made decks from Card Kingdom. They are inexpensive and in my experience extremely balanced with each other.

    • @JonReid01
      @JonReid01 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pioneer/Standard Challenger decks are also decent, but they seemed to have stopped that as of 2022 as well

  • @nathalievazquez4708
    @nathalievazquez4708 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen this video a few times now. I wait to forget and relisten to it in the background. The pretzel bits are the best part. 😂

  • @FFKAK
    @FFKAK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I’m with you Zee, Everdell is great at 2.

    • @runwin3
      @runwin3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, I agree with Zee. The combination of having a few long-term goals to try to achieve, along with maximizing resources and utilizing the card draw and “conversion to resource” spaces to filter through the deck for what you need makes this adorable game one of our favorites at 2 players. Not to mention the immersion, theme, and flavor. You feel like you are a part of your little city and can be proud of it.

  • @ezunino1711
    @ezunino1711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Aeons End is Amazing with two!

  • @susannemke
    @susannemke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Race for the galaxy should definitely be on this list

    • @revimfadli4666
      @revimfadli4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it's not 2-player only?
      Though the 2p variant feels more strategic with its higher degree of control

  • @emeralddream5965
    @emeralddream5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    As a Tolkien fan I would add:
    - War of the Ring
    - Hunt for the Ring
    I want to mention Star Wars: Rebellion as well. Although not being into SW I enjoyed that solid and engaging game.

    • @dustinboatman6134
      @dustinboatman6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely The Battle of Five Armies too

  • @kcw1879
    @kcw1879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MAGE WARS! My all time favorite game, for 2 players yet. I just love it, never get tired of it, and it just disappeared suddenly.

  • @dnaseb9214
    @dnaseb9214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Favorite style of videos.

  • @JamesD2957
    @JamesD2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love how the pretzels went from a distraction from mocking someone for saying something stupid to a punishment for saying something stupid

    • @jmanjoshua1982
      @jmanjoshua1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope they make it an occasional thing. I might introduce this into my games when everyone gets together again.

  • @wroot_lt
    @wroot_lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how you sneaked in food into videos :) Also, Gummy Bears from late 18 hundreds cracked me up :)

  • @markjs1234
    @markjs1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm very surprised War of the Ring wasn't on anyone's list. That game is absolutely incredible. But to each their own! I'd also have Sekigahara, Hands in the Sea and Polis on my list.

    • @drstclair
      @drstclair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know it's been replaced by Battle of the Five Armies for Tom. Zee doesn't like long games. And make doesn't tend to like wargames.

    • @msa4998
      @msa4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are 1000% correct. I am not surprised that not very many heavier war games showed up … was glad to see Tom put TS in, however. I almost wish they would have just excluded heavy war games as part of the criterion.

    • @corssobv
      @corssobv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sam is not there thats why :D

    • @Skarpo89
      @Skarpo89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same thing! Such an awesome game

    • @WanderingKumquat
      @WanderingKumquat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a Roy game

  • @conillet
    @conillet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike is spot on about "Blue Moon". This game is not only excellent, but if you want to play all those different factions well it definitely becomes an "advanced" challenge.

  • @MerrillWhiteKalEl
    @MerrillWhiteKalEl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Roy is correct - Star Wars Rebellion should be here.

    • @hucz
      @hucz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The theme is too divisive, I personally am not a Star Wars fan so I will never play it.

    • @mylor1066
      @mylor1066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If Sam was around it would be on the list. Such a great game.

    • @JB-ym4up
      @JB-ym4up 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      War of the ring felt quite similar to rebellion. One of them should have been on a list.

  • @codym6376
    @codym6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Waiting for the “Top Ten Intermediate 2 Player Games”

  • @mikemudrow
    @mikemudrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unforgiven is excellent. Great pick, Mike!
    This was one of the most hilarious lists you guys have done in a while, and I loved it. Thanks!

  • @Jesus.the.Christ
    @Jesus.the.Christ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quantum Mechanics is not a groups of people that work with subatomic particles. Mechanic is a perfectly fine word to describe what you're calling a mechanism. Both work.

  • @Crs9072
    @Crs9072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    You should really change the background graphics for the slides. The Dice Tower background is so busy looking that the game images are hard to differentiate from background image.

    • @tawnyarasmussen1965
      @tawnyarasmussen1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree!

    • @JonReid01
      @JonReid01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eh to me "busy" is their design language and I'm happier since I just accepted it 🤣

    • @rpiazza72
      @rpiazza72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JonReid01 join the resistance brother!!

    • @arekkrolak6320
      @arekkrolak6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if you can improve something easily then why not? :)

    • @mydemon
      @mydemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right it's nuts

  • @kyleskayman5309
    @kyleskayman5309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for mentioning Wildlands! I love this game and have gone deep into every expansion, but nobody knows about it (or so it seems)!

  • @joelbloch08
    @joelbloch08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Spirit Island plays really well at 2.

    • @ezunino1711
      @ezunino1711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean is there any other way to play it 😂

  • @bensdecoy7871
    @bensdecoy7871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am committed to staying incorrect on the mechanic/mechanism divide because in my head a mechanic is a broad category while a mechanism is an individual rule. For example in D&D the act of healing a character is a mechanic but healing surges specifically are a mechanism.

  • @nshaw1299
    @nshaw1299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    guys, at the 6:57 mark, Mike's list is showing prematurely...

    • @JustJoeBlogs
      @JustJoeBlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah looks like a classic case of premature dissemination.

    • @boardgameknight2791
      @boardgameknight2791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha! Love the excitement of live streaming! Overall though, a really smooth performance from the DT team!

    • @r.l.jeffries1091
      @r.l.jeffries1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Roy is fired.

    • @nshaw1299
      @nshaw1299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I like it, it's like an homage to 'fight club'

  • @chrismichael9556
    @chrismichael9556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. I watch tons of board game content and you guys somehow make talking about boardgames actually entertaining. This is not achieved so easily so kudos. You guys shoulda been school teachers ! I mean that as a compliment. 😀

    • @thedicetower
      @thedicetower  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      All three of us WERE school teachers.

  • @athanasiospetsas9367
    @athanasiospetsas9367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Battlelore second edition is my favorite advanced 2-player game! Second comes Star Wars Rebellion! But I like all those picks you mention :)

  • @Picosaurus
    @Picosaurus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:31, the eyebrows of judgment from Mike.

  • @sarumon17
    @sarumon17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I honestly love terraforming Mars with 2 players. Obviously it’s still great at 3, but 2 is really good

    • @joshjenson8111
      @joshjenson8111 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not good at any player count because its not a good game
      #overrated

  • @DarthEd77
    @DarthEd77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Star Wars: Rebellion is the obvious missing one.

    • @JB-ym4up
      @JB-ym4up 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rebellion or war of the ring, one of them should have made the list.

    • @altecapollyon
      @altecapollyon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was shocked that Tom didn’t mention it.

    • @DarthEd77
      @DarthEd77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@altecapollyon I'm not really that surprised. Sam was really SW: Rebellion's champion at the Dice Tower.

  • @EfrainRiveraJunior
    @EfrainRiveraJunior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have never played Everdell. I'm waiting for my all-in from the last Kickstarter.

    • @codym6376
      @codym6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Played it once but also eagerly awaiting my KS copy to arrive!

    • @JJ_TheGreat
      @JJ_TheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am with you, too!

    • @mikemudrow
      @mikemudrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you in for a treat! It's a fantastic game.

  • @TheJharland
    @TheJharland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Yeah, 40%." "Have a pretzel..." lol too funny, love it guys!

  • @andymcguire237
    @andymcguire237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Surprised Zee didn't put Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North on here. It's absolutely best as a 2-player game.

  • @evandercaldwell9993
    @evandercaldwell9993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the most interesting Top 10's ever, with a few interesting and exciting games I've never heard of (I'm quite new to boardgaming) Thank You for sharing!! 🙏

  • @mystic839
    @mystic839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most of Tom's games are my favorite games ever but I just can't find anyone to play with anymore.

  • @SanswayNuna
    @SanswayNuna ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to chime in about Everdell. My boyfriend and I always played 2 players on all games until just recently (When we found more BGGs in our area). Everdell is great at 2 (Especially if you never knew you were supposed to use less forest locations at that player count :D). To answer Mike's question, I don't think the lower player count means you're struggling to find cards. IT just means you have to be more flexible in your strategizing. You can't just decided to do a farm/husband/wife every game. You have to be willing to try to win in other ways. I find it to be more relaxing and you can focus on building your city to the best of your ability, rather than struggling with the other players so directly all the time

  • @Deabru3
    @Deabru3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jokes aside, I think all of us met the same conclusion: we want that middle level or NEXT STEP games top ten for 2 players.

  • @dallastexas5653
    @dallastexas5653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I need to go ahead and start purchasing some of these. Then all I’ll need is a second player.

  • @sabrinav
    @sabrinav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. A Feast for Odin (definetaly best at 2)
    2. Ark Nova (wasn't out when you made the video)
    3. Paladins of the West Kingdom
    4.7 Wonders Duel
    5. Castles of Burgundy
    6. Gloomhaven (you need to play 2 characters each)
    7. Welcome to / Welcome to the moon
    8. Summoners war
    9. Tainted grail
    10. Hoplomachus

  • @manzell
    @manzell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Twilight Struggle, to even sniff competitive play you need to know every card, almost every edge-case interaction, and /when/ your opponent holds each card.

  • @misomiso8228
    @misomiso8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    5:30 the app is actually fantastic for Twilight Struggle. It's one of the best implemented board games i've seen online.
    Just play some matchmade games and you start to get used to it. it's actually better than playing in real life as it takes away all the set up time, and the app is better at tracking things.

    • @msa4998
      @msa4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct!

    • @ilqrd.6608
      @ilqrd.6608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if only it wouldn’t take the AI forever to „think“ about their turn

    • @misomiso8228
      @misomiso8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ilqrd.6608 Honestly it's much better just playing against people. It's quicker and the games will be more interesting.

    • @Daliman13
      @Daliman13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@misomiso8228 It is certainly not quicker, but once you know what you're doing the AI is no competition at all. I would rate the AI as ~800 in the TS ELO system

  • @MichaelJones-yp8gj
    @MichaelJones-yp8gj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would really like to see a video with the invisible medium list!

  • @tonygilbert5256
    @tonygilbert5256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I keep bouncing between these two-player game top ten lists, but what I really want to see is either a top ten or even a top five cooperative two-player games. Yeah, I know there isn't a lot to choose, but I am curious in what order they would come in for people at the Dice Tower.

    • @Serpenzeye
      @Serpenzeye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! I was looking for such a list when I discovered this video.

  • @mitsakosL
    @mitsakosL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Underwater cities, paladins of the west kingdom and aeon's end would definitely make my list.

  • @pwootton24
    @pwootton24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dice Tower singing the Marine Corps Hymn?! That’s all I need.

  • @kellinwinslow1988
    @kellinwinslow1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good show as always guys. One of my favorite advanced two player games is still Star Trek Frontiers. I think it flows better and plays a bit better than Mage Knight and I even like it more than a real two player game like Star Trek Fleet Captains. Plus it feels like older Trek,ie anything that isn't made by Kurtzman and Secret Hideout,and that's a good thing. You can play it with up to 5 but 2 plays best I've found. Otherwise Arkham Horror LCG can be pretty interesting and games like Sword And Sorcery or even Gloomhaven work well as two player games also. Your milage may vary. Lol.

  • @gamera2351
    @gamera2351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Before even watching the video, my first thought was Star Wars: Rebellion. Second thought was War of the Ring.
    Im shocked it wasn't on anyone's list.

  • @CaptainGamer347
    @CaptainGamer347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duelosaur Island FTW! Nice pick, Mike!

  • @moozarger190
    @moozarger190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Top 10 games turned into card games could be a good list

  • @cay6857
    @cay6857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do think a top ten medium level would be great. It would help people like me who are ready to move on from casual games but not quite comfortable with advanced games yet.

  • @GTRichardson7
    @GTRichardson7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tom its not "Top 10 Middle of the road 2 player games" its "Top 10 Middle Weight 2 Player Games" and you should do it!

  • @bceagles99holla
    @bceagles99holla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like Res Arcana at 2

  • @MathMagicianSam
    @MathMagicianSam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the dynamic just like it is :)

  • @pontuswastle2894
    @pontuswastle2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been looking forward to this list. Top 10 stale pretzel 😂

  • @raggededge68
    @raggededge68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hilarious! Please add some nasty snack or goofy food to all future videos! They keep the jokes rolling when the discussion gets slow--loved it!

  • @Polovene
    @Polovene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike quickly became the best reviewer: consistent, analytical, wide taste and expresses himself the best

  • @Bieranti
    @Bieranti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would add some of the Stronghold 2nd Edition games, only two, is quite advanced and cherish multiple plays with same opponent.

  • @namelessfire
    @namelessfire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Any Top 10 where Tom gets triggered by Blue Moon is a good Top 10 😂

  • @jianpanglam570
    @jianpanglam570 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 player Mombasa for me, hands down, at 2 players the rules give each player one more worker, and oh my god it is SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FORWARD PLANNING GAME. I had it different because I purchased it during the pandemic and I played it as 2 player first with my wife and was completely blown away at how beautifully challenging it was, then played it the first time with 4 players and realised it was a completely different game at 2 because you totally plan your future moves according to what you think the 2nd player will play. So intense

  • @namethem00
    @namethem00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd like a middle list!!

  • @garyfaust6769
    @garyfaust6769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your thoughts. I would include Star Wars X-wing, Star Wars Rebellion, Original Mr. Jack, and Grizzled,.

  • @TorIverWilhelmsen
    @TorIverWilhelmsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They used to make a simplified introductory version of M:tG called _Portal_ but it seems to have been discontinued ages ago.

  • @gustavk962
    @gustavk962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mage Knight, Twilight struggle, Through the ages, 1989... Insane that none was mentioned.

    • @arthurdent9281
      @arthurdent9281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Twilight Struggle definitely was.

    • @JorWat25
      @JorWat25 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Twilight Struggle is at 48:33. Insane you didn't notice.

  • @r.l.jeffries1091
    @r.l.jeffries1091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duel of Ages is a battle royale, before "battle royale" as a video game concept even existed.

  • @inezkestens5561
    @inezkestens5561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven't heard Grand Austria Hotel? or is that too medium? :D

  • @USpecies
    @USpecies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "help me" awesome ^^

  • @combusticator
    @combusticator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To each their own, I'm surpised Of all 30 games listed, War of the Ring, Star Wars Rebellion or Forbidden Stars (that one being best imo with 2) didn't make the list. Star Wars Armada is another on my list, but I didn't expect them to list it.

  • @writeheroics7490
    @writeheroics7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After Mike's #2, I think I need to pull that game off my shelf of shame.

  • @rustymandude
    @rustymandude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “It’s stale, but edible-y stale.”
    -Tom Vasel’s updated review on Cloudspire

  • @maxv658
    @maxv658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm realizing I really don't play many advanced 2-player games. 7 Wonders: Duel is probably my favorite right now, but I would honestly consider that pretty casual. Maybe middle-weight at most.

  • @josephbegin6074
    @josephbegin6074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how pretzels became a punishment.

  • @jimalexander687
    @jimalexander687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Star Wars Rebellion, Dice Masters, Combat Commander Europe/Pacific/Mediterranean, Twilight Struggle. Four of my top seven games are two-player games.

  • @irrevenant3
    @irrevenant3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is probably in the comments somewhere but I can't see it, so: The rook in chess is from the Persian 'rukh' meaning chariot. For some reason it got turned into a tower at some point but the way it moves makes a lot more sense if you think of it as a chariot...

  • @mattbook
    @mattbook 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Flesh Pretzels" would be a great band name!

  • @xobxob
    @xobxob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was expecting to see Fields of Arle, Race for the Galaxy and Imperium: Classics/Legends. Especially Fields of Arle which feels like the quintessential advanced two player worker placement game.

    • @adamtorkelson8272
      @adamtorkelson8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex, the dice tower is not really keen on euros. Especially heavy ones. The dice tower is 99% an ameritrash reviewer and recommendation channel. Fortunately, there are other channels that can review and recommend euros.

    • @judaschh
      @judaschh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamtorkelson8272 which channels is that? Just curius

    • @adamtorkelson8272
      @adamtorkelson8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@judaschh Rahdo regularly puts out videos with strictly Euro recommendations (several "best of" lists), even ones concerning heavy euros. And when he reviews them one at a time with their own video, he is usually a little more fairer with his assessments, IMO. He is a bit more informed with his opinions and also doesn't always resort to the same old "dry" or "feels like work" bit. Tom is a bit harder on euros than ameritrash. That's fine. We all have our preferences. The channel Heavy Cardboard does playthroughs of heavy euros and is an excellent channel to watch if you are looking to purchase one. They do several a week I believe and have hundreds in their archive. Great channel to look through.

  • @Jan-oh4fj
    @Jan-oh4fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I agree with Zee, Targi is a advanced game. I had really really head burning games with Targi. Especially with the expansion!

  • @EarnestWilliamsGeofferic
    @EarnestWilliamsGeofferic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blue Moon Legends is easily in my top 10. Of course, I think 8 of my top 10 or Knizia.

  • @devinology7
    @devinology7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm surprised a game from LVL99 didn't get a mention here as they make great tactical 2 player games. I'm a huge fan of Pixel Tactics, but for the sake of greater complexity, I'd have put Battlecon on the list, and I know Tom likes that series. In my opinion, Battlecon is a superior dueling game to Mage Wars or Summoner Wars. Pixel Tactics is much simpler but I'd generally rather play it over those others as well.

  • @Henry-lk5pm
    @Henry-lk5pm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Descent Legends of the Dark is great as a 2 player game because you can play with 1 character each, then play double handed as you become familiar with the system and each heroes abilities. Then go back to 2 characters or 3 if you want the quest to be a little quicker. Such a great system to allow you to enjoy and get to know all the characters during a campaign. Perhaps not a true “heavy” game (apart from the box). Would definitely put Arkham Horror LCG on this list though.

  • @Veldryn17
    @Veldryn17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Surprised Arkham LCG isn't on Zee's list

    • @Icy_Sparks
      @Icy_Sparks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He plays it solo only. That's why it's not on the list I think.

  • @justmakingthistoreply5085
    @justmakingthistoreply5085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did Hive not make any list?

  • @CE3_1905
    @CE3_1905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would have expected to see Res Arcana. It is so much fun at 2 :) But I guess Zee has two words for me: middle list

  • @mkietzmann
    @mkietzmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally Shaolia is getting some love. Such a fun game. Gorgeous, too.

  • @MsGinahidesout
    @MsGinahidesout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE Everdell!! And I think it's best at 2 players (although I do like it solo as well)

  • @Panoras81
    @Panoras81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got you Tom. 7 wonders Duel and memoir 44 are in the “secret medium list”. I agree with you.

  • @stephenfulford6227
    @stephenfulford6227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOTR: The Confrontation and Fox in the Forest are my favourite for 2 players. Jaipur and War Chest as well, but they would probably be more casual.

  • @robertmiller6058
    @robertmiller6058 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a fan of 2-player games but, I'm watching the entire video just for the entertainment value of your pretzel provoking repartee. Also, Mike is a fantastic addition to the team...

  • @magehammerChad
    @magehammerChad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mechanics is correct as Tom conceded (see ‘quantum mechanics.’ That has nothing to do people who fix cars. And that term has been around for decades). It seems that those who come from an RPG / MtG background seem to say ‘mechanics,’ and those who say ‘mechanisms’ come from board games. But ‘mechanisms’ works as well, (though it makes me cringe every time you guys say it).
    However, when I hear ‘mechanisms’ I think of machines or contraptions (the game Mousetrap does use mechanisms) just as Tom thinks of people who fix cars.
    I purpose a new word to put this ‘controversy’ to rest: Mechanix. Pronounced ‘mech-a-nix.’
    Ok. I feel better I got that off my chest.

  • @searose6192
    @searose6192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Zee's historical top 10 is the funniest thing on dice tower. If you haven't watched it....GO WATCH IT!

  • @mattvucu6706
    @mattvucu6706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many players do you play 51st State with Zee? I love 2

  • @damjanm5557
    @damjanm5557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SW Rebellion, War of the Ring, X-wing, Battlelore 2nd ed, Netrunner

  • @leewardstyle
    @leewardstyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Letters from Whitechapel' is a great 2-player game.