Games For Two
Like most of us are spending WAY more time inside and at home than we’re used to this year. And with the weather getting colder, it’s harder and harder to pass the time outdoors. We’ve watched everything remotely interesting on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, etc. We’ve rearranged areas of our home over and over. And like most millennials, we’ve played more card, board, and dice games this year.
We were fans of games before the pandemic, but 2020 has allowed so much more time to play this year. With that, we’ve settled on some favorites for the two of us.
Qwixx
We added Qwixx to our game collection last Christmas and it is easily the favorite. We’ve taught both sets of our parents and countless friends how to play. Every time I see it in stock, I encourage everyone I know to pick it up. It’s a great and quick strategy dice game. We can play four or five rounds in under an hour. This game has Mensa Select certification which indicates it is original in concept, challenging, and well designed.
This is the card game we always come back to when we don’t know what else to do. I feel like every family has their own tweaks to this game, so house rules. We go through phases where we will keep a running score for days on end to see who really wins. All you need is a deck of cards.
Rummicube
We first played this game with Adriana - @mrs.adrianakincaid - and her husband when we lived in Vegas and had so much fun that I bought the game the next day. It is the same premise as Rummy, but you do have a bit more freedom with how to arrange the tiles to your advantage. Adriana told me the new version has “jokers” that allow you to move the pieces with a bit more flexibility. I’m hoping I can find the joker expansion pack somewhere to add to our game.
Qwingo
This is like Qwixx’s baby brother. It is a different strategy dice game that is quick, easy to learn, and fun. I recommend not allowing the other player(s) to see your playing card as it provides some advantage in choosing numbers when your card is visible. Similar to Qwixx, this game is quick and easy to learn.
Jenga
Our Jenga game is a large version we used for a wedding guestbook, so I do love playing this game to read all of the love, advice, and laughs people shared with us. We usually set it up on the floor, so the blocks don’t have too terribly far to fall. As we’re able to host people safely, I hope we can have more friends sign the few empty blocks.
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Hive
This is the newest addition to our collection, and I think it’s safe to say Brian is a bit obsessed. He came home every day the first week we owned it and asked to play. It is similar to chess in that each piece has its own way of moving around the “board".” However, there is no board for the game. You can play on any flat surface. When the pieces are laid down they form the board and playing field. This game has three expansion packs as well to continue challenging the way it is played. This game has Mensa Select certification which indicates it is original in concept, challenging, and well designed.
May I suggest you pop some popcorn (how to stovetop popcorn here), pour you and your partner a beverage, and make a night out of game night?
What two-player games do you enjoy? We’re always looking to learn new games, so please share in the comments.
