A game for 2 adults, one who is math whiz and one who is more of a wordsmith, that doesn’t favor either skill.

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clownmommy · Answer

the mind: sold to us as “a mind reading game” and it both is and isn’t (in a good way). you’re both trying to place your dealt cards in numerical order without any verbal or non verbal communication. it is number-based obviously but is in no way mathematical. leads to lots of fun silly moments of staring into each others eyes and hoping you’re on the same page! it’s just a deck of cards so super easy to bring out to a bar or brewery in the summer

Heather · Answer

Qwirkle: My husband and I love Qwirkle! Easy, fun, strategic — no math or word skills required!

grayaelc · Answer

Splendor Board Game: Great with 2 players and can go quick.

grayaelc · Answer

Suburbia: I married into a board game family and have had to play a lot of games and they are mostly not for me. But this game is fun. I willingly play it 2 player with my husband. You’re trying to build the ideal suburb. Highly recommend building beautiful lake front developments.

Jeannette · Answer

Patchwork: A short fun game with a quilt theme. A bit of strategy and a bit of luck.

Space Camp · Answer

Battle Line: An excellent little strategy game that takes 20-30 mins and just two people.

Loose Links · Answer

Sequence: Good balance of luck and strategy — usually plays in under 30 mins.

Devin · Answer

Azul: You just described my husband and I! This is a game we play and like. It has enough luck and skill involved to keep it interesting but is certainly easy to pick up.

Anna Songsong · Answer

Go: Go is the oldest continuously played board game in the world. It takes a YouTube video or two to learn the basics, then you start getting it and seeing that it gets more and more complicated as you learn. Kinda addicting.

molly · Answer

cambio: a very fun game of memory, strategy, and sabotage with a not too steep learning curve!

Byrdie · Answer

3 up 3 down: Super fast to learn/play and can take with you anywhere

Amy · Answer

Lost Cities - The Card Game: I love games, but my husband doesn’t. This is a game we both find very fun and have honestly played for hours on end.