For playing a deeper, more complex game, opt for The Castles of Burgundy. For the shorter, simpler game, go with Kingdomino. The two games seem similar but feel dramatically different. Both games perfectly balance the competition for tiles with the personal satisfaction of building your personal province without direct interference. In both games, players take tiles from a central space and add the tiles to their personal princedom or kingdom board (depending on the game). Tens- When two consecutive cards (or with a face card in between them) add up to ten. Top Bottom- When you play the same card as the very first card laid down at the beginning of the round. For me, it's a toss-up between one of the best board games around in all categories, The Castles of Burgundy, and a solid game with killer two-player tile-laying action, Kingdomino. Sandwich- When you have two cards of the same value with a different card in the middle Ex. Many people have played Carcassonne, one of the most popular entries of the genre, but it's actually not the best example of the game - and certainly not the best for two players. Tile-placement games are a mainstay for many board game enthusiasts, in part because of the fun of building a unique board each time you play.