Favorite 2-player board game? Bonus points if it’s portable.

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Cool Your Jets · Answer

Snakes of Wrath: The product of amazing designers Young Jerks side questing into incredible game designers. Our favorite game for two!

pairofgeese · Answer

Blokus to go: Easy to travel with, nice to play while you drink and chat.

sunset strip mall · Answer

set: this game is so fun and scratches my brain in such a nice/challenging way. it's a card game that involves slapping (the cards i mean, not your opponent) and has to do with spotting patterns faster than the person you're playing

E.T. · Answer

Hive: I received Hive as a birthday gift, and it’s become my favorite two-player strategy game! I like it when my games are portable and have played this while on dates with my husband to coffee shops, a taproom, and even the nature center. The game play is similar to chess, but less complicated and in my opinion, more fun. The hexagonal tiles are made of resin (smooth, slightly weighted) and that’s part of what makes the game so satisfying.

Kelsey · Answer

Azul: Competitive fun for 2+ players. Easy to learn, doesn’t require a ton of brain power but rewards strategy (with a hint of luck).