Two-way dating is a bit of a broad term, as it can include pretty much anything. On the one hand there are games designed purely for two players, on the other hand there are games designed for a larger number of players, but which have special variations just for two-player play. We can find family games with gameplay good up to 30 minutes, on the other counterpart i more complex adventures. So we've taken a look at a few different board games that have little in common, but we hope that's what will help you choosing the best board game experience for you.
Birds
We'll start with something family friendly, the first board game is Birds. If you liked the game Foxy, or you like something simple and lighter, but which will jog your memory a bit, we may have hit the nail on the head. During the game, your task will be to create a deck of cards from a common menu. You will build sets of cards with birds according to a common characteristic, either the type of bird or the season, these sequences will earn you points at the end of the round. So you need to remember which cards you have collected so far in your set and which ones you are missing. At the same time, you can use the birds' special ability once per game. Besides this, the game also offers an advanced variant.
Birds is a brisk game with simple and clear rules, making it the perfect partner for a game with the kids, for example, or if you want to play something quick and easy together.
Sections
The following game we were able to try is almost a zen-like experience, but it certainly doesn't detract from the fun. It's Stezky. A relaxing game purely for two that fits into a tiny box. In this game you take a trip to the mountains, where among the beautiful scenery you can meet mystical forest spirits in the form of animals. Practically, The tiles work by creating a menu of tiles in the middle and after moves, you'll select the ones that fit your piece of scenery from the tiles, a bit like putting together a puzzle. If you make a square in your landscape, you'll get a ghost tile that will give you a special effect.
A nice plus of the game is the beautiful graphics with illustrations with a touch of comic book style, soft colors and lots of small details. There is simply something soothing about putting together a picturesque scenery, we believe Steps can be a patch for hectic days that will come in handy when you want to play something quick and enjoyable.
Orion Duel
The next game on our list is one of the freshest new releases on the market, it is Orion Duel. A game set in space where your task is to stack tiles on a hex game plan. The pieces are unique in that they include both your color and the color of your opponent. Because of this, it can easily happen that when focusing on your target, you will pass a lot to your opponent and the cards will quickly turn over. The goal of the game is to accomplish one of three possible ways to win, a it to link opposite sides with pieces of your suit or to link four galaxies with a grid of pieces of your suit, the last way you can win is if you can force your opponent to link three black hole tokens. Thus, in addition to your moves, you must also pay attention to your opponent's moves.
And in this case, it's a fairly quick game with easy rules that take a minute to explain to your teammate. At the same time, though, Orion Duel contains its own strategic depth, making it an ideal piece for experienced players and casual ones alike.
Guardians of the Wild
S this game lets you embark on a more complex adventure together - on our list now is Guardians of the Wild, a cooperative game whose story takes you to a fantastical post-apocalyptic land where a force of animal rebels embark on an uneasy war with machines. You'll work together to accomplish goals such as reforesting factories and building camps, while machines spread the threat of pollution and building more factories. The game offers an intense, thrilling experience, while achieving victory will not be easy at all. It also contains an element of asymmetry due to the different faction traits and an element of chance, as the actions of the machines are controlled by the deck of cards.
Visually, Guardians of the Wild is one of the standout pieces. Detailed wooden components, beautiful illustrations of your faction members, and overall design bring a really cool atmospheric board game to your table along with an interesting story.
Save the Corals
The last game we've put together is Save the Corals. This board game seeks to highlight and inform about the importance of coral reefs. In the game, you board a research vessel, set out to sail the sea, explore and save corals. To have a successful expedition, you need to be good and tactical with your resources, because you will pay with energy for every trip you don't have an artificial reef placed on. You will also be completing missions and removing pollution. You'll track your progress i the victory point scale, because once you reach 45, you're a winner. Save the Corals is one of the more complex experiences with a proper game plan, but the game is not very complex and offers a really interesting theme with a chance to learn i something new. It also boasts a high level of replayability thanks to its random island layout, card selection and special effects options.
Are you looking for a small board games for two players that fit in your pocket, lightweight board games, or family games that offer fun and relaxation all in one? Choose themes of nature, space or fantasy worlds. These games are very different from each other, but what they have in common is that they are great choices for two-player play. Which one would you choose and who is the perfect playmate for you?
The featured games and a whole host of others can be found on the TLAMA games publisher's website, where you can find out more about these games in more detail or purchase them outright.
