The Best Two-Player Board Games, According to Experts

"If you're stuck inside and feeling increasingly stir crazy, board games are an entertaining way to pass the time — and a little more stimulating than staring at a screen. While many board games require groups of people to play, there are a lot of worthy ones that don't. We asked ten gaming experts to recommend the best two-player games for couples or roommates to play together. "In the realm of two-player board games, there is something for every taste," according to Taryn Gregory, an inventory lead at Guardian Games. Below, she and nine other board-game experts share their favorite two-player board games, which will appeal to everyone from beginners looking for a lighthearted fantasy caper to advanced players looking for a vexing strategy game."

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