There are few activities in this life that make memories like Game Night. The friendly competition, the creative problem solving, the lighthearted treachery; throw in some snacks, and it all adds up to a great time. There are hundreds of tabletop games to choose from, but sometimes creating the same fun for just two players is a challenge!
I was recently in the middle of a round of Scrabble with my fiancé when something hit me. Although we both love Scrabble dearly, it's the only board game we own, and we found ourselves growing a little bored with the predictability. So I set off to familiarize myself with two-person games, and I've discovered a whole world of possibilities. From classics like Chess and Backgammon to modern gems like Jaipur and Hive, here are 40 of the best board games for a duo - or more!