Each of you is racing to hawk your respective bounty of jewels, spices and precious metals in order to earn the coveted Seal of Excellence. You and your opponent are competing traders in a bustling market in Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. If you're looking for something to get you through lockdown, or your Queen's Gambit-inspired chess binge is starting to wear thin, look no further than this list of the best board games for two players. It's something of a golden era for board games – crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have made it easier for people with clever ideas to get them in front of an audience, and quirky new games have turned into massive global hits.
