the best 2-player board games

I play Rock Me Archimedes a lot. Works as a drinking game too lol

since you like Lost Cities, you'd probably also like Battle line. It's a game where you're playing cards on your side of a line trying to create a stronger set of three than your opponent so that you can claim the flag. I also like Mandala. Kingdomino plays well with two also.

Jaipur , Hero realms and Port Royal are also good options

Patchwork and 7 Wonders Duel are two brilliant 2 player games

thanks for your nice sharing

I just bought patchwork for my sister and her husband.
My wife and i enjoy carcassonne and cartographers at 2 players.

Great games! You've listed a few that me and wife enjoy as 2-player games as well (Carcassonne is actually her favorite :) ).
Suggesting a few more:
Azul
My City
Schotten Totten (+ ST2)
Fantasy Realms
Port Royal
Keltis: Der Weg Der Steine Mitbringspiel
Royal Visit
Hanamikoji
Conspiracy: Abyss Universe
Jaipur
Kariba
The Fox In The Forest
The Little Prince: Make Me A Planet
Five Tribes
Axio
Dragon Master
Chartae

check out pocket paragons

I love Ticket to Ride!
Also, your description lists it as Take It To Right. 😁

My wife and I are always looking for more 2 player games to play! thanks for the recommendations. Lost Cities is an amazing 2 player game! I would recommend either Fox in the Forest Duet, or Forbidden Island, if you want to try some games where both players work together to beat the game, rather than facing off against each other. Those games can be nice to release some tension. I look forward to picking up Patchwork and giving it a try. You gained a subscriber as well! keep up the good work.

I really recommend the smaller Ticket to Ride games (London, San Francisco, Amsterdam, New York)

They run quicker, and great for a little gaming before bed.

I've just bought patchwork today and I totally agree with your list. I'll check out lost cities though

would suggest u to try out Fugitive by Fowers Games. rlly fun deductive game~