2 Player Games
7 Wonders Duel
Play Time: 20 Min
Age: 9+
Difficulty to Learn: Easy–Medium
Difficulty to Play Well: Medium
Description:
7 Wonders Duel is a two-player strategy game where you build a powerful civilisation across three ages. Draft cards from a shared display to construct buildings, advance science, strengthen your military, and earn victory points. With multiple paths to victory — including military dominance, scientific breakthroughs, or cultural development — every decision shapes your empire and keeps both players constantly engaged in a tense strategic battle.
Hive Pocket
Play Time: 20 Min
Age: 9+
Difficulty to Learn: Easy
Difficulty to Play Well: Medium–Hard
Description:
Hive Pocket is a compact, fast-paced abstract strategy game often compared to chess. Players take turns placing and moving insect tiles, each with unique movement abilities, to surround their opponent’s Queen Bee while protecting their own. With no board required and simple rules, it’s easy to start playing quickly — but mastering positioning, tactics, and foresight makes every match a deep and satisfying strategic duel.
Lacuna
Play Time: 10 - 15 Min
Age: 8+
Difficulty to Learn: Very Easy
Difficulty to Play Well: Easy–Medium
Description:
Lacuna is a calm yet competitive abstract game for two players, set around collecting beautiful flowers from a serene pond. Players take turns placing pieces and claiming flowers, aiming to control the majority in each colour. With simple rules and quick turns, it’s easy to learn in minutes but requires spatial awareness and clever positioning to outscore your opponent. A relaxing yet thoughtful duel with a lovely aesthetic.
Onitama
Play Time: 15 - 20 Min
Age: 10+
Difficulty to Learn: Very Easy
Difficulty to Play Well: Medium
Description:
Onitama is a fast-paced abstract strategy game for two players that blends simplicity with depth. Each player moves their master and student pieces on a 5x5 board using a shared set of movement cards that rotate between players. The goal is to capture the opponent’s master or reach their starting space. With elegant rules and quick turns, it’s easy to pick up but offers surprisingly deep tactical and strategic gameplay.
Splendor Duel
Play Time: 30 Min
Age: 10+
Difficulty to Learn: Easy
Difficulty to Play Well: Medium
Description:
Splendor Duel is a two-player adaptation of the popular engine-building game Splendor. Players collect gems and cards to develop their trading empires, aiming to earn prestige points faster than their opponent. With simple rules and quick turns, it’s easy to pick up, but mastering timing, card selection, and resource management adds satisfying strategic depth to each duel.
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
Play Time: 30 Min
Age: 10+
Difficulty to Learn: Easy–Medium
Difficulty to Play Well: Medium
Description:
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth is a fast-paced two-player strategy game where the fate of Middle-earth rests in your hands. One player fights to defend the Free Peoples, while the other advances the forces of Shadow. Through clever card drafting, resource management, and strategic decisions, you’ll build your strength, complete objectives, and push toward victory. With multiple paths to win and tense back-and-forth gameplay, every duel tells its own epic story.