Despite what you might think, the best 2-player board games aren't a consolation prize if you can't rustle up enough people; they're perfect for everything from date night to vacation entertainment.

Many of the most ancient and enduring board games around, from chess to checkers, are for two players only, and with good reason. Two going head-to-head is an undiluted contest of skill and ...

While many board games require groups of people to play, there are a lot of worthy ones that don’t. So, to find the best two-player games for couples or roommates to play together, we asked ten ...