As the weather turns colder there isn’t much better than a hot cup o tea and a good two player boardgame.

Halloween is the perfect excuse to gather friends around the table for some ghostly gaming.  Whether you’re looking for family‑friendly trick‑or‑treating or a full‑blown fright fest, the tabletop world has a title to match your appetite for terror.  Below are five of the best board games on BoardGameGeek that will make your Halloween game night a scream.  Each entry features real games (no phantom products here), includes research‑backed details and even some playfully punny commentary to keep the spirits high.

The rules to our cheesy little dice game “Sharp Cheddar”