Maru and I have been taking Hive with us on trips for the past 3 years.
It’s a 2 player game, weighs about 200 grams, fits in a small pouch, has no board, and takes only 15 mins to play a game.
It’s similar in many ways to chess, but it’s easier to learn, and the piece mechanics and the lack of a board make it a really dynamic game.
I love how the advantage can shift multiple times between players each game and it still not feel like chance.
We love playing it in cafes, but it also makes appearances in airports and bus stations too.
If you like board games, and want a lightweight two player, you may want to give Hive a try! Make sure to get the pocket version as that’s the smaller, travel sized version that’s still very comfortable to play.