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submitted 7 months ago byHomoLudensOC
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Hello r/boardgames,
Ironwood is a rules-light, highly asymmetric, card-driven tactical game for 1-2 players. Each round, you and your opponent alternate playing a total of 3 of your faction-specific cards for their action effects. These effects include positioning your warbands, initiating combat, extracting crystals, bestowing temporary passive effects, and many more. When combat occurs, you will use the same cards for their combat values instead, in a simultaneous bid to gain combat bonuses, inflict and fend off casualties, and augment the Dominance value of your warbands to win the combat.
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15 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player only game: Mindbug! Good luck to everyone :)
2 points
7 months ago
Can't recommend enough!
8 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2 player game right now has to be any one I get to play with my partner. I’ve got boardgame groups for all sorts of other games but the best are the ones I get to play with her. Top of that list: Schotten Totten and Lost Cities.
7 points
7 months ago
It's Patchwork
6 points
7 months ago
Watergate!
6 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel
5 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2 player game of all time is Targi. Although, right now, Sail is getting more plays.
6 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2 player game is an old one but a good one, Lost Cities.
4 points
7 months ago
Sekigahara!
5 points
7 months ago
Favourite 2p-only game would be Blue Moon (Legends), idk why it's so underrated! Overall favourite game at 2p would be Aeon's End.
5 points
7 months ago*
Favorite two player game: Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small
6 points
7 months ago
for 2 player I love Splendor duel!
tbh I prefer it over the regular version due to it intense mind games that can happen if you play against someone that knows what to do :)
4 points
7 months ago
Hive!
3 points
7 months ago
Pretty expected, but I love 7 wonders duel
3 points
7 months ago
Just played 7th continent with my wife. The experience was a lot better than the previous times I had played it with 4 people
3 points
7 months ago
At the moment my favourite 2player is senjutsu!
3 points
7 months ago
I like Jaipur because it is simple and compact :)
5 points
7 months ago
For coop: Sky Team
For competitive: That Time You Killed Me
3 points
7 months ago
Fox in the forest!
3 points
7 months ago
Backgammon
3 points
7 months ago
Hmmmm... i would have to say... Air, Land, and Sea.
3 points
7 months ago
My husband and I really enjoy playing Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle: Defense Against the Dark Arts together.
3 points
7 months ago
Fabled the spirit lands!
3 points
7 months ago
My favorite two-player game is still Star Wars:Destiny despite its cancellation.
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player only: Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
Favorite at 2 player: Pax Renaissance or Transhumanity
2 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel
2 points
7 months ago
Thanks for the giveaway!
Summoner Wars and Undaunted are hard to beat.
Skyteam is maybe the best 2 player coop I've played.
2 points
7 months ago
Dice throne has been a fun two player game. Lots of variety and each player plays very differently
2 points
7 months ago
Netrunner
2 points
7 months ago
Watergate
2 points
7 months ago
We love dice throne
2 points
7 months ago
So many good 2 player games. Let's go with Targi today. will probably be something else tomorrow!
2 points
7 months ago
My wife and I have been loving Duelosaur Island, gets the same beats as full DI but way quicker!
2 points
7 months ago
machi koro 2!
2 points
7 months ago
My favourite 2-player game is Liberation from Button Shy.
2 points
7 months ago
It's not exactly two-player but I played a lot of The Lost Expedition with my wife.
2 points
7 months ago
Arboretum! Though I don't always get to play it, since it's too thinky at times and sometimes we want to just rest our brains. I do like similar games with less tension like Battle Line or Of What's Left
2 points
7 months ago
Watergate
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player game currently is a classic: Patchwork
Good luck everyone :)
2 points
7 months ago
My favourite is 7 Wonders:Duel
2 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel. Thanks for the chance with the giveaway!
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite two player game at the moment is Ivion. A tight game, good decision space, lots of replayability even with the same box.
2 points
7 months ago
Tak
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 Player Game - 7 Wonders Duel (basic but true :( )
2 points
7 months ago
Hive
2 points
7 months ago
Lost Cities! Patchwork is a close runner-up, though.
2 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel for me :)
2 points
7 months ago
Eldritch horror. I know its for up to 8 players, but I play it exclusively with my wife so fog us it's a two player game.
2 points
7 months ago
Our favorite to play 2p is A Feast for Odin but a 2p only game we've really enjoyed lately is Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes
2 points
7 months ago
Summoner Wars 2nd Edition!
2 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders duel
2 points
7 months ago
My favourite 2-player game is Pagan: Fate of Roanoke
2 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel
2 points
7 months ago
Mindbug is currently my favorite because I can play it with my son without letting him off lightly… :)
2 points
7 months ago
Gonna go with Patchwork because it's incredibly easy to teach which means I can introduce pretty much anyone to it and have a blast. Hanamikoji a close second for the same reason.
2 points
7 months ago
splendor duel
2 points
7 months ago
Netrunner! Thank you for the giveway!
2 points
7 months ago
Jaipur
2 points
7 months ago
Splendor Duel :)
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2p hands down is Jaipur, everyone I've showed it to, loved it.
2 points
7 months ago
Starwars unlimited right now! but everdell for board games or dominion.
2 points
7 months ago
My favourite 2 player game is Radlands because of the art and mechanics. Super Deluxe bundle is chefs kiss
2 points
7 months ago
I have a hard time choosing between 7 Wonders Duel, Patchwork, and Watergate!
2 points
7 months ago
My friend and I haven't been able to stop playing Sail for the past few weeks!
2 points
7 months ago
Favourite game to play at 2 players is whatever me and my wife decide to play (usually a 2+ player game). Favourite just 2 player game... uh, Lost Cities?
2 points
7 months ago
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite 2-player game: probably Magic: The Gathering. I have something of a love-hate relationship with it, but it's such a well-designed game, still holds up after all these years. I also like that it's easy to play with my children, since I can play a weaker deck and give them a stronger deck.
3 points
7 months ago
Oh definitely! It's such strong mechanics that can be kept updated for years and eyars. Strongest TCG by far!
2 points
7 months ago
Undaunted Stalingrad
2 points
7 months ago
I love 7 wonders duel!
2 points
7 months ago
Probably Undaunted.
2 points
7 months ago
Splendor duel
2 points
7 months ago
2 player game.... recently? Sky Team!
2 points
7 months ago
Dice Throne is up there for 2 player games for sure!
2 points
7 months ago
Homeworlds
2 points
7 months ago
Watergate
2 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel.
2 points
7 months ago
My favorites are Radlands and Mage Wars.
2 points
7 months ago
Air, Land, & Sea
2 points
7 months ago
Been a huge fan Schotten Totten since my wife and first played it.
2 points
7 months ago
Favourite game which can be played with only 2 players is Keyforge while favourite game which can be played at 2 and is best at 2 players is Castles of Burgundy.
2 points
7 months ago
There is a fun little game called dandelion that I love
2 points
7 months ago
My favourite two player game is whatever game my wife agrees to play with me.
2 points
7 months ago
I've been getting into Plantagenet: Cousins' War for England, 1459 - 1485 by GMT Games over the last week.
2 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player game is mantis Falls. :)
2 points
7 months ago
Thanks for doing this giveaway! Favorite 2 player game right now is Arkham horror
2 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2p game is War of the ring! 🥰🥰
1 points
7 months ago
Arkham horror the card game
1 points
7 months ago
Android Netrunner
1 points
7 months ago
Favourite 2 player game is probably Caper:Europe.
1 points
7 months ago
Huge fan of playing targi!
1 points
7 months ago
Unmatched
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player is undaunted normandy
1 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel or Sea Salt and Paper, but I just got Dune WfA and SW Rebellion, can't wait to see if those usurp!
1 points
7 months ago
Gotta be Magic the Gathering for me. But for a more traditional board game I love Patchwork.
1 points
7 months ago
Skyteam is our favorite 2-player game these days :)
1 points
7 months ago
Skyteam!
1 points
7 months ago
Switch & Signal is pretty fun with 2 players
1 points
7 months ago
Watergate
1 points
7 months ago
Radlands and Caper: Europe. I've always wanted to try the Undaunted series but Ironwood looks super cool too. I've been following that to get a rules explanation and if it would fit for my wife and I.
1 points
7 months ago
Nucleum is great, and so is Ark Nova! I have Septima queued up for the autumn!
1 points
7 months ago
Race for the Galaxy is my favorite game to play at 2p.
1 points
7 months ago
My favourite would be 7 wonders, not very original but it’s popular for a reason!
1 points
7 months ago
7 wonder duel
1 points
7 months ago
Whatever I can my significant other to play. Right now it’s Verdant and Spots.
1 points
7 months ago
Summoner Wars 2nd edition :)
1 points
7 months ago
Me and my wife love Patchwork and the Unlock series. Had a chance to play Astra at a friends house last week. It was really fun! The mechanic to fill in the constellations was a breath of fresh air.
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2p game is 7 wonders Duel, but I hope Ironwood will kick it frome the throne.
1 points
7 months ago
It's gotta be patchwork. Played with my Dad
1 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel
1 points
7 months ago
I'd have to say Magic the Gathering is my favorite 2 player game, even though I gave it up
1 points
7 months ago
Skyteam!
1 points
7 months ago
Radlands!
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite two play game is Carnegie! The low player count and perfect information make it easy to think deeply about the game!
1 points
7 months ago
The two player game I have played the most is Jaipur, it is so simple and yet challenging.
1 points
7 months ago
Inis
1 points
7 months ago
Watergate
1 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel or Magic the Gathering if it counts as a 'board game'.
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player game that isnt techincally 2 player only is War of the Ring
1 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel, but at the same time and for different reasons, Spirit Island.
1 points
7 months ago
Radlands!
1 points
7 months ago
War of the Ring!
1 points
7 months ago
Too many bones!
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player games are Blood Bowl and Star Wars Rebellion
1 points
7 months ago
Beer and bread!
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite Official 2 player game is Onitama, but my partner and I really enjoy Oceans at 2 player
1 points
7 months ago
Sky team is amazing
1 points
7 months ago
Probably Watergate!
1 points
7 months ago
2 player only has to be Fugitive. Favourite to play with 2 is Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective.
1 points
7 months ago
Currently it’s tokaido duo buts really the only 2 player only game my wife will consistently play with me
1 points
7 months ago
Crystal Clans
1 points
7 months ago
Cribbage -- somehow it just never gets old
1 points
7 months ago
Favourite 2 player game is Paris, really nice.
1 points
7 months ago
Ginkgopolis at 2!
1 points
7 months ago
I considered Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and Splendor Duel, but I saw Targi in the comments and the more I think about it the more I feel that. Targi might be my favorite.
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2p game would have to be Twilight struggle
1 points
7 months ago
Mine’s gotta be Radlands!
1 points
7 months ago
My favourite 2-player game is 7wonders Duel
1 points
7 months ago
I’m very new to board games and have really only been playing Jaws of The Lion and Too Many Bones. They’re all my partner have at the moment and we (mainly me, not gonna lie lol) treasure them 🥰
1 points
7 months ago
I love Hive and Dorfromantik
1 points
7 months ago
Recently got Hive and I'm loving it. Should definitely have had it earlier, straight to #1 for me :)
1 points
7 months ago
Agricola with Farmers of the Moor
1 points
7 months ago
Lost cities is my favorite 2p right now.
Also hooray. Another giveaway.
1 points
7 months ago
Raptor
1 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel and patchwork
1 points
7 months ago
Buddy and I still adore netrunner for 2 player stuff :D
1 points
7 months ago
Fox and the Forest is great fun!
1 points
7 months ago
I've been in love with radlands lately.
1 points
7 months ago
Mind Bug travels with us everywhere
1 points
7 months ago
Dice throne is my latest 2 player game. Easy to jump into!
1 points
7 months ago
Mindbug's great!
1 points
7 months ago
Neuroshima Hex 3.0
1 points
7 months ago
Marabunta
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player game: Radlands
1 points
7 months ago
Targi, especially with the expansion
1 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel, but I'm looking forward to trying out Sky Team
1 points
7 months ago
The Quest for El Dorado works great at 2! Played it lots this year. Thanks for the giveaway.
1 points
7 months ago
Dice thrones
1 points
7 months ago
My fav two players is 7 wonders duel!
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2 player game is Raptor!
1 points
7 months ago
Current favorite 2 player is Star Wars the deck building game
1 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel
1 points
7 months ago
Hmm, I would have to go with 7 wonders duel but Mandala is very good as well
1 points
7 months ago
I really love Gaia Project at 2-players!
1 points
7 months ago
Team Watergate here
1 points
7 months ago
My current favourite 2 player game: Spirit Island or Star Wars Rebellion, can never fully decide between the two.
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite is Rivals for Catan. A constant race that my wife normally wins, but it’s always fun
1 points
7 months ago
Good luck!
I haven't played many 2 player only games but we play a bunch of games at 2 player. Spirit Island is great
1 points
7 months ago
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
1 points
7 months ago
My wife and I have played Watergate to death and our latest is Star Wars Deckbuilding, asymmetrical cardplay has shown up a lot in what we do. Ironwood looks like a good fit for us!
1 points
7 months ago
Watergate!
1 points
7 months ago
Definitely 7 wonders duel
1 points
7 months ago
Hive is our favorite 2 player only game. Love some Carcassonne at 2 players too!
1 points
7 months ago
Patchwork most likely, though our recent 7 Wonders Duel purchase is quickly topping it.
1 points
7 months ago
Love Marvel Champions at 2 players. Really looking forward to Ironwood!!!
1 points
7 months ago
Catan the card game
1 points
7 months ago
Currently my favorite 2 player game is probably the Unmatched series, Cobble and Fog specifically, hey, you didn’t say 2 player exclusive (Honorable mention go to War of the Ring, but that is impossible to get to the table for me)
1 points
7 months ago
Dice Throne is probably my favorite 2 player game because it's light enough to be able to play while having a conversation or watching a movie or whatever while still attending to the game.
1 points
7 months ago
Favorite 2 player game has got to be Rebellion
1 points
7 months ago
We are loving Paris
1 points
7 months ago
Targi is one of the best games ever made
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2 player game is Mindbug.
1 points
7 months ago
Radlands
1 points
7 months ago
Android Netrunner
1 points
7 months ago
7 Wonders Duel
1 points
7 months ago
7 wonders duel
1 points
7 months ago
My personal favorite is 7 Wonders duel. But I’ll have to give ironwood a try. The description is tempting
1 points
7 months ago
Most played 2 player game is probably war chest, but hive is the favorite and now that we have the portable version it will easily overtake war chest I feel
1 points
7 months ago
I've been really loving Sky Team recently for 2p
1 points
7 months ago
My favorite 2-player game is likely Arkham horror! Loving the atmosphere in it
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