What is the best 2-player card game?

7 Wonders Duel (2015) is the highest-rated 2-player card game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.1/10 from 63,703 ratings. 7 Wonders and Wingspan round out the top three.

How many 2-player card games are there?

MeeplePick lists 1,856 2-player card games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.

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Best 2-player card games

The best 2-player card games are 7 Wonders Duel, 7 Wonders and Wingspan — the top-rated of 1,856 2-player card games in the MeeplePick database, led by 7 Wonders Duel (2015) at 8.1/10 on BoardGameGeek.

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7 Wonders Duel (2015)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 8.1
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7 Wonders (2010)
2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8
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Wingspan (2019)
1–5 players · 40–70 min · ★ 8.1
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Dominion (2008)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.6
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Codenames XXL (2015)
2–8 players · 15 min · ★ 7.6
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Through the Ages A New Story of Civilization (2015)
2–4 players · 120 min · ★ 8.4
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Arkham Horror The Card Game (2016)
1–2 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.2
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Race for the Galaxy (2007)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
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Everdell (2018)
1–4 players · 40–80 min · ★ 8.1
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Android Netrunner (2012)
2 players · 45 min · ★ 7.9
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Star Realms (2014)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.6
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Dominion Intrigue (2009)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 7.7
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The 7th Continent (2017)
1–4 players · 5–1000 min · ★ 8.1
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Jaipur (2009)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
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Love Letter (2012)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.2
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The Crew The Quest for Planet Nine (2019)
2–5 players · 20 min · ★ 8.0
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Magic: The Gathering (1993)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Marvel Champions The Card Game (2019)
1–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 8.2
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Citadels Classic (2000)
2–8 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.1
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The Lord of the Rings The Card Game (2011)
1–2 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.7
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Lost Cities (1999)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Underwater Cities (2018)
1–4 players · 80–150 min · ★ 8.1
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Aeon's End (2016)
1–4 players · 60 min · ★ 8.0
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Sushi Go Party! (2016)
2–8 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Legendary A Marvel Deck Building Game (2012)
1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Bohnanza Fan Edition (1997)
2–7 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0
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Inis (2016)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.8
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Imperial Settlers (2014)
1–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 7.4
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Seasons (2012)
2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.4
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Targi (2012)
2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.6
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Legendary Encounters An Alien Deck Building Game (2014)
1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
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Codenames Duet XXL (2017)
2–99 players · 15–30 min · ★ 7.6
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Res Arcana (2019)
2–4 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.8
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San Juan (2004)
2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.3
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Century Spice Road (2017)
2–5 players · 30–45 min · ★ 7.4
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Hero Realms (2016)
2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 7.6
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Battle Line (2000)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
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Nations (2013)
1–5 players · 40–200 min · ★ 7.6
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Glory to Rome (2005)
2–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
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Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle (2016)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.5
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Arboretum (2015)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
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It's a Wonderful World (2019)
1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.9
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Saint Petersburg (2004)
2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.3
Complexity
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Elder Sign (2011)
1–8 players · 90 min · ★ 7.0
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Innovation (2010)
2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.3
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Summoner Wars Master Set (2011)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.5
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Sentinels of the Multiverse (2011)
2–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.2
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Scripts & Scribes (2007)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Quick card games for 2 players (30 minutes or less)

7 Wonders Duel (2015)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 8.1
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7 Wonders (2010)
2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8
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Dominion (2008)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
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Codenames XXL (2015)
2–8 players · 15 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
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Star Realms (2014)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
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Dominion Intrigue (2009)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 7.7
Complexity
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Jaipur (2009)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
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Love Letter (2012)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
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The Crew The Quest for Planet Nine (2019)
2–5 players · 20 min · ★ 8.0
Complexity
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Magic: The Gathering (1993)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
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Lost Cities (1999)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
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Sushi Go Party! (2016)
2–8 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
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Frequently asked

What is the best 2-player card game?: 7 Wonders Duel (2015) is the highest-rated 2-player card game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.1/10 from 63,703 ratings. 7 Wonders and Wingspan round out the top three.
How many 2-player card games are there?: MeeplePick lists 1,856 2-player card games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.