Swordplay

A swordfight fought entirely with cards, and over before your tea goes cold.

Two players, one duel. You each manage a small hand and a deck that runs out fast, choosing moves and playing them off against your opponent's — feint, parry, strike — trying to land a hit before they land one on you.

It's quick, it's tense, and the short deck means every card you spend is one you won't have when it matters. From Australian indie Doughbros Games.

Perfect for: Two-player households, lunch breaks, and anyone who has ever wanted to settle something with steel but had to make do with cardboard.