The best board games for 2 players

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There's no need to miss out on tabletop fun if you don't have many people to play with, and that's because there are loads of great board games for 2 players nowadays. They're not a runner-up prize, either - the recommendations we've included below are arguably some of the best board games around. We've tried to make sure there's something for everyone and anyone here too, be it strategy classics, word games, games that are suitable for children, or the best cooperative board games available. Our team have also hunted down as many bargains, deals, and discounts as possible to save you cash. After all, the only thing better than a good board game is a good cheap board game.

Pandemic is one of the greatest modern board games in 2019, and it's easy to see why. The premise is that there are four deadly viruses sweeping over the world, and your job is to cure them and to prevent the infection from spreading. The game is different every time, and there are enough roles and rules to keep things fresh but without overcomplicating things. Success in Pandemic comes from cooperation and strategy, rather than blind luck or 'knowing how to win', so it's something you can play time and time again without it getting stale.

What's more, it's great with two players. Sure, you can have up to four players (and the strategy does change here, as it becomes more about card management), but this works so well with just a couple. What's more, it's pretty quick to play, so you can get through a couple of world-saving sessions in an evening if you don't manage to win first time out. The only downside is that it's tricky to set-up the first time you play, as there are a few different parts to consider, but once you're familiar with how the game