“In the realm of two-player board games ... strategies to emerge across one or multiple games,” which keeps the gameplay dynamic. Plus, Yurko has one word to describe the work of game designer ...

Of all our picks, this is the one that feels the most like a modern multiplayer board game but pared down to work perfectly with two players. You play the game over the course of three rounds.

as any empty spaces remaining on your quilt board at the end of the game lose you points. Patchwork is the ultimate in competitive two-player games, plus it’s so much fun you’ll find yourself ...

Whether you love cheese, wordplay, “Star Wars” or Japanese culture, this year’s list has something for everyone in what turned out to be a fantastic year for board gamers James Palmer ...

Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.

Last year, as the winter months rolled in here in the UK, and in the US, I gave you my list of seven board ... game – Arcs takes us to the stars with a sci-fi strategy game for two to four ...