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  • @dannyanderson4723
    @dannyanderson4723 11 месяцев назад +4

    Good looking haircut. Longest intro to a top ten list, and best intro. I have Star Wars DB coming tomorrow because of your review. I think Hanimakoji and Unmatched should be on this list, both are amazing. Great video as always. Keep it up boys.

  • @ammi7985
    @ammi7985 11 месяцев назад +7

    These suggestions seem worth checking out. We only played 7 wonders: Duel. I will probably keep coming back to this top, because we often play 1 vs 1 🙂🙂

  • @cardiner-lv
    @cardiner-lv 11 месяцев назад +9

    Hive and War of the Ring one of my favorites as 1vs1. I Would add Crokinole, Radlands and Caper Europe, all 3 fantastic 1vs1 games :)

  • @thinusconradie4297
    @thinusconradie4297 11 месяцев назад +7

    My day is always better when a Boardgame Hangover video drops. Truffle Shuffle is not a two-player only game - BUT MY WORD it is GREAT as a head to head two player game. It uses mechanics similar to 7 Wonders Duel, but combined with poker hands. I love it!

    • @tommyclay6922
      @tommyclay6922 11 месяцев назад +1

      Are you talking about the truffle shuffle from the goonies?

    • @thinusconradie4297
      @thinusconradie4297 11 месяцев назад

      @@tommyclay6922 Nope. I am talking about Truffle Shuffle the card game created by the folks who designed Point Salad.

  • @shapeoffour2319
    @shapeoffour2319 11 месяцев назад +3

    Best type of games! :D Our collection is full of these

  • @ShmavinShmenhouse
    @ShmavinShmenhouse 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic list. Fields of Arle is up there on mine, for sure...

  • @dominiquebelanger1828
    @dominiquebelanger1828 11 месяцев назад +1

    I like canopy, splendor duel, dice throne, beer and bread, and caper Europe. Thanks for the video.

  • @robertthurman9866
    @robertthurman9866 9 месяцев назад +1

    This was a great video with a lot of classic games.

  • @UKDagnar
    @UKDagnar 10 месяцев назад

    Caper Europe is still our favorite 1 v 1 game a year after we got it. SW Deckbuilder is quite popular too but Caper Europe always brings the most tension and laughter.

  • @MRblackop128ps3
    @MRblackop128ps3 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good list guys! I am also thinking Sekigahara: Unification of Japan could be on this list. I even like playing Dune Imperium with just 2 people and the despoiler AI is fine

  • @bartomiejboch9438
    @bartomiejboch9438 4 месяца назад +1

    Summoner wars 2 and it's online version is incredible! Can't get enough of it

  • @Inversiones_con_Luis
    @Inversiones_con_Luis 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love summoner wars and seven wonders duel. I also reccomend lost cities its simple and easy to teach.

  • @drasher25
    @drasher25 10 месяцев назад

    Great recommendations! I am with you on all of these except for Undaunted. I bounced hard off that system for some reason, but that is just my personal taste.

  • @JeanBoucherMagicien
    @JeanBoucherMagicien 11 месяцев назад +1

    My wife & I, have a bunch of games on the diner table, but in the end, we're always end up playing: 7W Duel & Splendor Duel...
    Thanks for the list, looks like I have to go buy more Games 🙂

  • @rhinofilm
    @rhinofilm 10 месяцев назад

    My go to 1vs1 is Dice Throne. Love how all the characters play differently.

  • @mike9139
    @mike9139 5 месяцев назад

    YOU ARE BOTH AWESOME! ❤❤❤

  • @Dont3Z
    @Dont3Z 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the list! My fav 1v1 is UNMATCHED!

  • @deneglavas1796
    @deneglavas1796 11 месяцев назад

    Great list, I've got the same number 1

  • @Mark-sz7nd
    @Mark-sz7nd 8 месяцев назад +1

    Summoner wars is my fave game! What an incredible head to head skirmish game

  • @hugocruz2439
    @hugocruz2439 11 месяцев назад +1

    Big thumbs up to hive! What a game

  • @CarbonBallas
    @CarbonBallas 11 месяцев назад

    What a list!!!

  • @aaastrike91
    @aaastrike91 11 месяцев назад +1

    Splendor Duel is my fave. 2 player game at the moment.

  • @davidarchambault2093
    @davidarchambault2093 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cool list!
    I would add:
    - Radlands
    - Company of Heroes
    - Super Fantasy Brawl
    - Skytear
    - Star Wars Imperial Assault Skirmish Mode ❤️

  • @stevebrown5253
    @stevebrown5253 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good list guys!
    I would have put Onitama somewhere in the top three though.

  • @frozenermarcel8057
    @frozenermarcel8057 10 месяцев назад +2

    Some really good ones on this list. I'll add: Android Netrunner, Warhammer Diskwars, Mage Wars and especially Walls of Scydonia

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ahh, Netrunner. It has been too long since I have really played that one. Will have to take a look at other ones as well.

  • @jediquigley2192
    @jediquigley2192 11 месяцев назад

    We have watergate, 7 wonders duel and star wars rebellion from this list....watergate being my favourite, it's excellent, a must buy😊

  • @Zvilnik
    @Zvilnik 11 месяцев назад +2

    Surprised to not see Unmatched on this list! Still a great selection though!

  • @ingloriousmax
    @ingloriousmax 11 месяцев назад +1

    Have you guys tried Funkoverse and what are your thoughts? I know that it seems like a gimmick game as its a 'funko' product, but the mechanics are actually quite fun.

  • @alixandreelsquel6687
    @alixandreelsquel6687 11 месяцев назад +1

    Pensei que iria ver Radlands aqui, é um jogo incrível também.

  • @danielerse238
    @danielerse238 11 месяцев назад +2

    I would have Unmatched, Dice Thrones and Radlands on the list for sure.

  • @greplink
    @greplink 11 месяцев назад +4

    I think Klask is the most obvious game missing from this list

  • @amooboardgamechi
    @amooboardgamechi 11 месяцев назад

    tnx for really nice videos.
    how about code names the Duet game?

  • @Acadia708
    @Acadia708 2 месяца назад

    Where can I find the video with the link for that website that sells all board games with shipping? TIA

  • @gtsx6579
    @gtsx6579 8 дней назад

    Great list
    I will add air land and sea

  • @RamyASMR
    @RamyASMR 11 месяцев назад +2

    also: great tshirt janis

  • @roanshire
    @roanshire 6 месяцев назад +1

    Radlands is an amazing 2 player game. Production is amazing, art is gorgeous, super tight and simple gameplay but loads of depth and synergy between cards. Love Radlands, would play it as many times in a row as an opponent would let me haha!

    • @shanemolloy7862
      @shanemolloy7862 2 месяца назад +1

      With you there mate. Can I add Vaalbara, risk strike, air land and sea,gears of war card game. All great for two players.

  • @DonBuonasera
    @DonBuonasera 11 месяцев назад

    Actually a great list, guys!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much. Which is your favorite from this list?

  • @Beano4777
    @Beano4777 6 месяцев назад

    Unmatched and Dice Throne some of the best dueling board games

  • @christinacarter2550
    @christinacarter2550 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love this kind of content 😅💋

  • @brettspielknights
    @brettspielknights 11 месяцев назад

    Pagan, Star Wars Rebellion, Radlands are my three 1vs1 favorites

  • @oldmanshreds
    @oldmanshreds 11 месяцев назад +8

    Splendor Duel and Silver Bullet are played a lot 1vs1 here.

  • @mlooch990
    @mlooch990 11 месяцев назад +36

    Unmatched should 100% be on this list. MtG and Chess should be as well! Even War Chest could easily be on this list for those not particularly interested in mastering chess but liking the dueling tactical aspect.

    • @CamObscura88
      @CamObscura88 11 месяцев назад +7

      Unmatched was the first thing I thought of too. That and dice throne.

    • @eliottwitt149
      @eliottwitt149 10 месяцев назад +2

      Unmaaaaaaaatched!! I'm addicted 🎉😂❤

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, Unmatched seems to be very popular. Good choices.

    • @Novica89
      @Novica89 6 месяцев назад +1

      MtG is a CCG not a board game and takes a LOT of time to get into if you want to actually do good in it and play competitively, not to mention huge paywall entry for good cards. So imo, unless you're OK playing MtG with just most basic decks / cards, I would skip it

  • @seancampbellcrisp
    @seancampbellcrisp 8 месяцев назад

    I always wonder how they get the boxes to slide out to the middle so smooth

  • @zoltanbalogh3235
    @zoltanbalogh3235 11 месяцев назад

    Additional suggestions to try: Sakura Arms, Ashes Reborn, Neuroshima Hex, Radlands, Air, land and sea Critters at war, Bullet heart, Battlecon, Sentinels of the multiverse, Dice throne

  • @gearsfan1549
    @gearsfan1549 9 месяцев назад

    my go to 1v1 game since i discovered it a year ago is radlands. honestly a little surprised to see no mention of it. never heard of summoner wars though. gonna have to check that out

  • @memolano100
    @memolano100 11 месяцев назад

    I also really like Sorcerer from Wize Wizard Games and Hero Realms. They aren't very popular, but they are great games. Good list though.

  • @lonewolfvc3575
    @lonewolfvc3575 11 месяцев назад

    Solid list. I miss Targi, Hanamikoji and Jaipur

  • @TheAush22
    @TheAush22 11 месяцев назад +2

    Summoner wars is my favorite as well. But we play a lot more Lost Cities. So easy to start and very quick with great decision making.

    • @Zvilnik
      @Zvilnik 11 месяцев назад +2

      LOVE Lost Cities! Also Schotten Totten

    • @wojciechgizynski1486
      @wojciechgizynski1486 2 месяца назад

      What about District Noir? It's not a Knizia game, but boy does it feel like one

  • @tommyclay6922
    @tommyclay6922 11 месяцев назад +7

    Splendor duel should be on this list as well

  • @beakerkell
    @beakerkell 11 месяцев назад

    Check out Caper: Europe! One of my favorite two-player only games

  • @viesturskokarevics2427
    @viesturskokarevics2427 11 месяцев назад

    War of the Ring is fun. I would like to try SW Rebellion.

  • @Panamaniac3D
    @Panamaniac3D 11 месяцев назад +2

    Those on your list I love are Undaunted, 7 Wonders Duel, and Rebellion. I have been intrigued with Summoner Wars but if you give it such a high recommendation I’ll just have to try it.
    One I think you guys would love is Blitzkrieg! It is a game where you draw tiles from a bag and place them in different theaters of war in WW2. Your goal is to have more points, which mostly comes down to winning in more of the theaters of war. Each tile has abilities and each space has abilities to get points, extra strength, or add other tiles to your bag to hopefully draw later. Super cool one that only takes 20 minutes and makes you really want to play over and over.

  • @JimGeorgeBaker
    @JimGeorgeBaker 8 месяцев назад

    You guys should make a video on the Othello game. As Well as the Quoridor game. I also would recommend the Weiqi game.

  • @vandeputjan
    @vandeputjan 11 месяцев назад +5

    Why is unmatched not on this list??!! Its SO good!

  • @tychay
    @tychay 11 месяцев назад +1

    You need to try out Hanamikoji. It'll make the list somewhere because of its quick playtime (similar to Hive and Watergate, but it's portable like Hive). There are other cut-choose and hidden info games in this vein (Monsters and the Things that Destroy them, Tussie Mussie, Circle the Wagons, …) but II feel Hanamikoji captures the essence of all of them in the most accessible format.
    Star Wars Rebellion should be added next to War of the Ring (same game, different theme depending on theme).
    Given Twilight Struggle and Watergate is on there, I'd imagine Resist might make a future version of this list.
    Unmatched/Star Wars Epic Battles is not a pure 1-1, but it should be considered as such. It doesn't play nearly as well in the other formats (IMO). If you haven't played it, it's worth a shot (there was also Funkoverse which came out at the same time, but it fell off).
    For those who think Chess should make a list like this, some others to consider (but I don't think would make your list) are: Onitama, Tao Long, Battle Chest, and Shobu.

  • @thesphyrth
    @thesphyrth 10 месяцев назад

    Since the list seems to promote budget (as little expansions as possible):
    Quoridor and Santorini

  • @ic-ml3zw
    @ic-ml3zw 3 месяца назад

    Polis is worth a look, it’s a very cutthroat euro/war, resource management game. One player plays as Sparta the other Athena. Can last anywhere from 30mins up to two hours. Splendor duel is a great one, I see it has been mentioned lots in the comments

  • @nraw_
    @nraw_ 11 месяцев назад

    I replaced the undaunted series with war chest. Similar game but I love the fact that there's no dice throw to screw up plans.

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  11 месяцев назад +1

      Also, same designers ;) Will have to check that one out.

    • @nraw_
      @nraw_ 11 месяцев назад

      @@BoardGameHangover in a nutshell, the poker chips and the baggie feel much nicer than the deck of cards, the absence of luck from the dice throw makes the games less swingy and the 2v2 mode is superb as well.
      On the off side, it doesn't have a campaign mode though and the expansions are mostly just added units and (welcome, but) minor additions to the game.

  • @mike0005
    @mike0005 11 месяцев назад +1

    santorini, not specifically 2p but by far best played with 2

  • @andremcmillan1504
    @andremcmillan1504 11 месяцев назад +2

    Radlands!!!

  • @iphatbass
    @iphatbass 11 месяцев назад +1

    I would add Super Fantasy Brawl, Radlands and Space Hulk! Also, I would have added Star Realms instead of Star Wars deckbuilding game, because it's basically the same game with a lot more content.
    Summoner Wars is on well deserved first place!

    • @BoardGameHangover
      @BoardGameHangover  11 месяцев назад

      Good suggestions, will have to look into those.

  • @vladkalinovych934
    @vladkalinovych934 11 месяцев назад +3

    Amazing picks.
    Few more great games which me and my wife love:
    1. Blitzkrieg! WWII in 20 minutes
    2. Botanik
    3. Jaipur
    4. Spies & Lies

  • @mikeford5391
    @mikeford5391 11 месяцев назад

    My favorite 2 not to make the list are probably rad lands and unmatched

  • @shapeoffour2319
    @shapeoffour2319 11 месяцев назад +2

    Does summoner wars have expansions? Are they needed to fully enjoy the game?
    I'd have added:
    Lost cities
    Star Realms
    Shotten Totten,
    Epic the card game

    • @Sgrand80
      @Sgrand80 11 месяцев назад

      Yes, summoner wars has expansions. No, they are not needed

  • @steinkalns
    @steinkalns 11 месяцев назад

    what you think about Brass: Birmingham? 1vs1..

  • @Gobolino7
    @Gobolino7 11 месяцев назад +1

    Such a weird list, there are so many more duel games that are great and worth trying. Just from top of my head: Unmatched, Warhammer Underworlds, MTG Commander, Commands & Colors games (Ancients, The Great war, Memoir 44), Warchest

  • @johnpanagos5835
    @johnpanagos5835 11 месяцев назад

    Seasons, Ankh and Aquatica

  • @josepaolo8247
    @josepaolo8247 11 месяцев назад +1

    Radlands
    Splendor Duel
    War Chest

  • @kishorepurohit8010
    @kishorepurohit8010 9 месяцев назад

    Please check out Naga Raja - I am sure it will be there in Top 10 2 player game

  • @l4p4k1
    @l4p4k1 10 месяцев назад

    Have you played or seen Onitama?
    Chess like game simple and quick to learn, hard to master

  • @zsomborsuto5574
    @zsomborsuto5574 11 месяцев назад +1

    For me, Unmatched is the best 1v1 game

  • @ForAllTheMeeples
    @ForAllTheMeeples 11 месяцев назад

    Arboretum - so cutthroat!

  • @MichaelGreene007
    @MichaelGreene007 11 месяцев назад

    Fave 2-player games not on this list: Lost Cities and Targi. Loooove Targi.

  • @neptuune
    @neptuune 11 месяцев назад

    Gosu X should be on that list !

  • @nikosmessis
    @nikosmessis 11 месяцев назад +1

    I felt undaunted Britain was a horrible game for my taste but I can see why people might like it.
    Some older 2 player games I enjoy are :
    ▫️Jaipur
    ▫️ Targi
    ▫️Neuroshima Hex
    ▫️Lost Cities

  • @tommyclay6922
    @tommyclay6922 11 месяцев назад +2

    Chess is #1

  • @kiteee666
    @kiteee666 11 месяцев назад

    SANTORINI!!!!

  • @hanslamal5632
    @hanslamal5632 3 месяца назад

    Santorini and Kahuna

  • @MartinMartin-xo5ko
    @MartinMartin-xo5ko 11 месяцев назад

    Crystal Clans!!! It’s by the same publisher as Summoner Wars.

  • @ROOKTABULA
    @ROOKTABULA 11 месяцев назад

    Clank! Netrunner. Spectre Ops. Targi. Seriously you need to check these before the next list.
    (And if they ever #$@* reprint Battlelore - that one is a no brainer).

  • @raysonng4208
    @raysonng4208 11 месяцев назад

    I was waiting for Unmatched throughout the video :(

  • @christiannordin5328
    @christiannordin5328 10 месяцев назад

    None of my favorite games on the list.
    1. Unmatched
    2. Ivion
    3. Dice Throne

  • @rekasil
    @rekasil 11 месяцев назад

    No Sniper Elite? No Unmatched? Air, land and sea? Oh, no! :)

  • @Janisurai
    @Janisurai 9 месяцев назад

    No Unmatched?

  • @wilhelmmlehliw0
    @wilhelmmlehliw0 11 месяцев назад

    not really competitive but I love Botanik

  • @viljums
    @viljums 11 месяцев назад

    Putting keyforge instead of Netrunner is a crime 😭

  • @Kryptonite_V
    @Kryptonite_V 11 месяцев назад

    What you should try - scratch that, what you MUST try is TWISTED FABLES (preferably Deluxe edition). Similar to Undaunted, it is mainly a deckbuilder but you move your character's miniature with the cardplay. Hard decisions to be made, tactics vs. strategy, great asymmetric characters. I normally don't like 1v1 (except Mindbug), but this one is awesome.

  • @kelliealanis9485
    @kelliealanis9485 9 месяцев назад

    Unmatched should be here.
    Dice throne should be here.
    Villainous should be here.

  • @lokihve6591
    @lokihve6591 10 месяцев назад +2

    Summoner wars but 1st edition 😉

    • @kelliealanis9485
      @kelliealanis9485 9 месяцев назад +1

      2nd edition is way better

    • @Toadbabe
      @Toadbabe 9 месяцев назад

      I love 1st Ed Summoner Wars and 2nd Ed art is just so bad. Play 2nd Ed if that is all you can get.

    • @kelliealanis9485
      @kelliealanis9485 9 месяцев назад

      @@Toadbabe you got an outdated game

    • @Toadbabe
      @Toadbabe 9 месяцев назад

      @@kelliealanis9485 I play Summoner Wars 1 and Massive Darkness 1 because the sequels are worse games unlike Dominion 2nd Ed, Zombicide 2nd Ed and Ashes Reborn where the sequels are better games. It’s not outdated if it’s better.

    • @kelliealanis9485
      @kelliealanis9485 9 месяцев назад

      @@Toadbabe nah

  • @DoomCaliberQ8
    @DoomCaliberQ8 10 месяцев назад +1

    I loved the first summoner wars, 2nd edition however was a huge disappointment for me personally I HATE THE ART STYLE so much. Some other great 1vs1 games are Unmatched, War Chest, EPIC, Star realms, ASHES rise of phoenixborn

  • @ignacykotowski5722
    @ignacykotowski5722 11 месяцев назад

    Neuroshima Hex is the best 1 vs 1 game

  • @dontForgetDontForgive
    @dontForgetDontForgive 10 месяцев назад

    you unmatched with unmatched (((

  • @DukeJohnny
    @DukeJohnny 5 месяцев назад

    Where SW Rebellion? :D

  • @viktorbodnar221
    @viktorbodnar221 11 месяцев назад

    No Unmatched? Im shocked

  • @zavegg3480
    @zavegg3480 11 месяцев назад

    My gf and I love Star Realms!

  • @Barduchio
    @Barduchio 11 месяцев назад

    BattleLore 2nd ed

  • @ROOKTABULA
    @ROOKTABULA 11 месяцев назад

    I hear Hive is great but I fecking _hate_ bugs! I'd rather it was themed with the poo of different species.

  • @romanderman9000
    @romanderman9000 11 месяцев назад

    no Netrunner? this list is a crap :D but video is great ;)

  • @greenskynz
    @greenskynz Месяц назад

    Star Realms

  • @tommyclay6922
    @tommyclay6922 11 месяцев назад

    Mr. Jack is a good quick 2 player game but not top 10