Interested in the best games for a two player competition? Whether it’s a friend, your spouse, a boyfriend or a girlfriend, battle it out with a classic game of chess to see who can outsmart the other. You can also try a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional board games for a competition format that you’re familiar with. Want something a little more exciting and challenging? Try tower defense games where you can choose to work together or take part in a fierce competition to see whose tower will toppel first.

Sometimes when you play games online, chatting with your fellow players and friends can be next to impossible. If you want a way to stay connected with others as you compete for victory, you might want to look into first person shooter games and apps that are team-based. This way, you can chat with other people who are working to complete your goal while also taking down your rival teams and earning glory in the process. Story building games are another good way to connect with others if you enjoy a more hands-on format. Work against and alongside other players to reveal new quests as your story unfolds before you.

Want a fun way to compete with your friends both in person and far away? Try shopping challenges where you see who can buy the most items in just $10. See who is the most frugal and who needs to work on their budget skills. Or, if you prefer something a little more active, challenge your friends to a fitness battle. Whether your goal is to lose weight (we recommend weight loss apps) or who can run a mile in the shortest time, you’ll have a blast rising to the challenge and seeing who’s the winner and who gets left in the dust.