Look, there's nothing wrong with spending date night on the couch, ordering takeout, and watching six episodes of a show neither of you is particularly invested in. Honestly, sounds like a pretty great Friday. But if your quality time together has started looking suspiciously like every other night of the week, it might be time to mix things up.
And no, that doesn't mean you need to make a dinner reservation, put on real pants, or spend $200 on an activity you'll both pretend was worth it. Which is where couples games come in. Whether you're looking to get to know a new partner better, reconnect with someone you've been with forever, or just find out which one of you is a sore loser (spoiler: probably both), there are plenty of games for couples that make staying in feel like an actual date night.
We're talking conversation card games that'll have you learning things you somehow never knew about each other, competitive board games, ridiculous challenges, and a few flirty options for when you're feeling particularly romantic. Prepare to find out whether your relationship can survive a little friendly competition. Below, we've rounded up the best couples games for pretty much every mood.
So grab your partner, put down your phones (yes, both of you), and let the games begin. Whether you've been together for three months or three years, there's probably still plenty you don't know about your partner. (And no, their Chipotle order doesn't count.) The Skin Deep's Couples Edition features 199 thought-provoking conversation cards designed to get you both opening up about your relationship, experiences, and everything in between. Pull a few questions during your next date night, bring the deck on a road trip, or make an evening out of it.
There's even a long-term couples edition for partners who've been together long enough to think they've already covered everything. Okay, first of all, these cards are gorgeous. Like, cute enough to leave on your coffee table as decor.
But beyond looking pretty, this conversation card game is designed to help you and your partner get to know each other on a deeper level. The 52-card deck features thought-provoking questions like “How do you find fulfillment?” and “What are you willing to fight for and why?” Prompts are color-coded from blue (the easiest) to red (the most intimate), so you can ease into the deeper stuff instead of immediately interrogating each other about your biggest fears. If your usual post-dinner conversation consists of “What are we watching?” and “Did you remember to switch the laundry?”, this couples card game might be just what you need.
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