What is the best 2-player world war i board game?

Paths of Glory (1999) is the highest-rated 2-player world war i board game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.1/10 from 4,584 ratings. The Grizzled and Diplomacy round out the top three.

How many 2-player world war i board games are there?

MeeplePick lists 44 2-player world war i board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.

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Best 2-player world war i board games

The best 2-player world war i board games are Paths of Glory, The Grizzled and Diplomacy — the top-rated of 44 2-player world war i board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Paths of Glory (1999) at 8.1/10 on BoardGameGeek.

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Top world war i board games for 2 players

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Paths of Glory (1999)
2 players · 480 min · ★ 8.1
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The Grizzled (2015)
2–5 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Diplomacy (1959)
2–7 players · 360 min · ★ 7.0
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Wings of War Famous Aces (2004)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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Wings of War Watch Your Back! (2005)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Wings of War Burning Drachens (2005)
1–2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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The Great War (2015)
2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.8
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Wings of War Deluxe Set (2007)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.3
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Quartermaster General 1914 (2016)
2–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.6
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Wings of Glory WW1 Rules and Accessories Pack (2012)
2–99 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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Ace of Aces Handy Rotary Series (1980)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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The Grizzled Armistice Edition (2018)
1–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.8
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Pursuit of Glory (2008)
2 players · 360 min · ★ 7.9
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Great War Commander (2018)
2–3 players · 120 min · ★ 8.4
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Axis & Allies WWI 1914 (2013)
2–8 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.2
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Blue Max (1983)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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Fields of Despair France 1914-1918 (2017)
2 players · 180 min · ★ 8.0
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Topoum (2016)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3
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Versailles 1919 (2020)
1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.7
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Ace of Aces Powerhouse Series (1981)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.3
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Wings of Glory WW1 Duel Pack (2013)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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The Lamps Are Going Out (2016)
2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.6
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Jutland (1967)
2–10 players · 60–360 min · ★ 6.7
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Richthofen Ace of Aces (1986)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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Clash of Giants II 1st Ypres & Galicia 1914 (2006)
1–2 players · 300 min · ★ 7.2
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Richthofen's War (1972)
1–6 players · 60 min · ★ 6.0
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The Kaiser's Pirates (2007)
1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.5
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World War I 1914-1918 (1975)
2 players · 180 min · ★ 6.8
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Dawn Patrol Role Playing Game of WW I Air Combat (1982)
2–52 players · 60 min · ★ 6.9
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Ace of Aces Flying Machines (1983)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Illusions of Glory The Great War on the Eastern Front (2017)
2–4 players · 360 min · ★ 7.4
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Bloody April (2012)
1–2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.4
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The Great War in Europe Deluxe Edition (2007)
2–4 players · 600 min · ★ 7.0
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Clash of Giants Campaigns of Tannenberg and the Marne (2001)
2 players · 180 min · ★ 6.9
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Dogfight (1962)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.4
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Grand Illusion Mirage of Glory (2004)
2 players · 240 min · ★ 6.9
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Great War at Sea The Mediterranean (1996)
2 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8
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The Guns of August (1981)
2–6 players · 360–1080 min · ★ 5.9
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Blue Max World War I Air Combat (2013)
2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 6.5
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Steam Torpedo First Contact (2011)
2 players · 40 min · ★ 6.2
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The First World War (2004)
2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 6.1
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Landships Tactical Armor Combat 1916-18 (1992)
2 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8
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In Flanders Field (2014)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.4
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Knights of the Air (1987)
1–6 players · 30–150 min · ★ 6.0
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Quick world war i board games for 2 players (30 minutes or less)

The Grizzled (2015)
2–5 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Wings of War Famous Aces (2004)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.9
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Wings of War Watch Your Back! (2005)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Wings of War Burning Drachens (2005)
1–2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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Wings of Glory WW1 Rules and Accessories Pack (2012)
2–99 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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Ace of Aces Handy Rotary Series (1980)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Ace of Aces Powerhouse Series (1981)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.3
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Wings of Glory WW1 Duel Pack (2013)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 8.0
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Richthofen Ace of Aces (1986)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.1
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Ace of Aces Flying Machines (1983)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.0
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Frequently asked

What is the best 2-player world war i board game?: Paths of Glory (1999) is the highest-rated 2-player world war i board game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.1/10 from 4,584 ratings. The Grizzled and Diplomacy round out the top three.
How many 2-player world war i board games are there?: MeeplePick lists 44 2-player world war i board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.