As a couple, with friends, as a family… there are plenty of reasons to want to play a little board game for two. So as not to waste time with average games, we list the best games here: the most rewarded and recognized by players around the world, those that have been specifically created and tested for 2 players! So grab your sidekick, and let the game begin!
The original game (Codenames) is truly one of the best party games of all time. And they managed to create an equally successful 2-player (duo) version, hats off!
A favorite of the Topito editorial staff.
From 12 years old.
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One of the best games for couples. You have 180 cards to ask each other questions and (re)discover yourself. Some examples :
– “How would you introduce me to my friends?”
– “describe the perfect romantic weekend”
etc…
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The original game (7 Wonders) is cult. The adaptation for 2 players is simply excellent, even superior to the original game. A model of its kind for all strategy enthusiasts!
A favorite of the Topito editorial staff.
From 10 years old.
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A sort of “Where’s Charlie?” modern, with police investigations to solve. The missions are varied, and surprisingly very funny! A very original game, and a safe bet since this game won the Ace d’or 2021.
From the age of 8.
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Quite simply one of the best cooperative investigation games. You must solve cases by making the right choices, and asking the right questions to the right suspects. Can also be played solo or with 3 players. Above, it’s less nice.
From 12 years old.
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Forget the complicated name to pronounce, here you have an excellent family card game: bluff, tactics, clever and original. All shots are allowed so let go.
From the age of 8.
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The 2-player version of the cult game “Settlers of Catan”. It works as well as the original game!
From 10 years old.
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A family game where you will have to put the cards in the correct chronological order. You and your children will learn a LOT of things.
From the age of 8.
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A great classic of the puzzle (which inspired Tetris) which will allow you to play a duel with an adult… or a child (from 3 years old) without getting bored, the difficulty of the puzzle can be asymmetrical.
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A space combat deck-building game. Games are fast, hyper-balanced, and there are plenty of awesome expansions to extend the fun if you’re addicted.
From the age of 8.
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Make the most aesthetic patchwork thanks to the pieces you will have at your disposal. An intelligent game, and above all accessible from 6 years old!
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A cooperative and evolving adventure / horror game that won numerous awards when it was released (2016). You will play as an investigator and will have to solve many esoteric mysteries over several scenarios of the campaign.
From 14 years old.
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A small game of strategy / deduction in the universe of Jack the Ripper. Your goal: find Mr. Jack and neutralize him.
From 10 years old.
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Along with the Unlock! series, these are our favorite escape room games. To start, we recommend the adventure “The House of Enigmas”, and after more than 20 other stories await you.
From 12 years old.
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The best board/strategy game in the Lord of the Rings universe. Long, complex, but brilliant games.
From 14 years old.
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An accessible yet incredibly clever strategy game set in mythology. A favorite of the Topito team.
From 6 years old.
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A game of tennis, skill and flicking. Yes it is amazing and yet it is true. A super simple game of skill.
From the age of 8.
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Dinosaurs, brawling, what more do you need? You can also take a look at the reviews this game has but be careful, it might make you want to play it.
From 10 years old.
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An excellent cooperative game in the fantastic / mythological universe. You will embody a spirit who will have to defend your island from invaders.
From 14 years old.
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A Cold War-themed wargame. Simply the best wargame and surely one of the best games (only) for 2 players. Attention, long parts!
From 14 years old.
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A family game, exploration, perfect for budding adventurers. Go on expeditions to travel the world. But be careful, don’t waste time, your opponent also wants to be the first to explore these places.
From the age of 8.
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A very good strategy game where you play as the leader of a Tuareg tribe and must develop trade to earn gold. Whoever has the most points wins the game.
From 10 years old.
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An excellent space conquest card game, with quick (30min) but very strategic games. A must have.
From 12 years old.
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Such a beautiful and awesome game! You place tiles to form a mosaic and score more points than your opponent. It’s smart, quick to play (30min) and for the whole family!
A favorite of the Topito team.
From the age of 8.
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A card game where you will have to haggle and negotiate to achieve the best barter and become the most coveted merchant. A great classic that never goes out of style.
From 10 years old.
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Simply the best board game in the Star Wars universe. With 2 players, it’s an ideal duel: Empire vs Rebellion.
Be careful, the games are long, but incredible!
From 12 years old.
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Another tile game that has become a classic in the world of board games. Fast games and lots of fun.
From 6 years old.
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This series is by far our favorite escape room game. Today there are more than 30 adventures to do, all different and original.
A favorite of the Topito team.
From 10 years old.
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A 2021 board game that has won multiple awards and topped all the best board game of all time charts. In Ark Nova, you plan and build a modern zoo, in order to protect animal species.
From 12 years old.
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A classic strategy game: you build your medieval town with tiles and optimize it to try to score more points than your opponent.
From the age of 8.
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Do you see the air hockey table games you see in arcades or carnivals? Find the same fun and (almost) identical sensations with Klask, the magnetic version.
A super simple but brilliant game of skill and dexterity!
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Named best game of 2022 by board game’s most prestigious honor (Spiel des Jahres), Cascadia is a tile-matching game set against the backdrop of North American wildlife. It’s up to you to create a diverse and harmonious ecosystem.
From the age of 8.
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One of the best collaborative investigation games. The 10 scenarios to be solved are fascinating, but should be reserved for an audience of experts because of the complexity of certain puzzles. If this is your thing, go for it!
From 14 years old.
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The best board game in the Marvel Universe, so far. And quite simply also one of the very best trading card games too (forget Pokémon)!
From 12 years old.
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A family dice game that reinvents Yams, making the game more strategic and less dependent on luck.
From the age of 8.
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A classic strategy game whose goal is to eject your opponent’s balls by placing (and pushing) yours as you go.
From the age of 8.
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Another small part? And if there are even more of you, find our guides to the best board games for 3 players, for 4 players, for adults, as well as for couples.
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