Games for Couples

Games for couples on CouplesGames.org come in six kinds: card games, question games, date night games, board games, online games and sex games. Each guide below compares the best picks of that kind, says who each game suits and who should skip it, and tells you what a real evening with it looks like.

Loopy game set on white: box, spinner board, Talks, Kisses, Fun Activities and Fondles decks and a red satin blindfold

Which kind of couples game fits tonight?

The right couples game depends on the mood you want more than on the box. Pick a question game if you want to feel close, a board game if you both like to win, and a spicy deck only when you have both already said yes to that kind of night.

The table sorts the six kinds by what they ask of you.

Kind of game Best for Prep Typical session Our guide
Card games A mix of talk, laughs and dares None 30 to 60 minutes Couples card games
Question games Getting past small talk None 20 to 90 minutes Question games for couples
Date night games A planned night in About 10 minutes 1 to 3 hours Date night games
Board games Friendly competition for two Learn the rules once 20 to 45 minutes Board games for couples
Online games Long distance or a screen night Send a link 15 to 60 minutes Online games for couples
Sex games Couples who want it spicy A talk about limits first 30 to 60 minutes Sex games for couples

What games does CouplesGames.org make itself?

CouplesGames.org makes one physical game and two free browser games. Loopy is our card game for two: five decks (Talks, Fun Activities, Kisses, Fondles and Secret), a spinner board and a satin blindfold, $29 with US delivery in 3 to 5 business days. The browser games need no app and no account.

Frequently asked questions about games for couples

What is the best kind of game for couples to start with?

A question game is the easiest kind of couples game to start with, because it needs no rules, no setup and no competitive streak. You read one question each, answer honestly and pass once if you need to. Our free Couples Question Game works on a phone tonight, and Loopy’s Talks deck does the same on cards.

Are couples games only for new relationships?

Couples games often work best in long relationships, because after a few years most partners stop asking each other new questions. A good deck gives you permission to ask things you would feel silly bringing up over dinner. New couples get the same benefit faster, which is why question games also make good early dates.

Can you play couples games with friends?

Many couples games work with friends if you pick the right format. Teams of couples against couples suit quizzes, word games and drawing games, while spicy decks belong at home. Our guide to double date and small-group party games covers what lands with four to eight players and what gets awkward.

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