Backgammon

Not many people have heard of the game called "backgammon".  It is known as the oldest board game for 2 players (known to exist around 5000 years ago according to Wikipedia).  This is what a backgammon board looks like:

The aim of the game is to remove all the pieces from the board before your opponent does.  During the game, your pieces may be blocked or captured by your opponent.  It is a game that requires a mixture of strategy and luck, depending on your roll of dice.

Backgammon can be played physically if you buy a backgammon board, or it can be downloaded online for free.  It is fun to play but you will realize that luck helps to win at least some games.  To win more often, your strategy and experience comes into play.

Have a look at Wikipedia for more details about this board game:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backgammon