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.
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.
- Loopy, the couples card game: starts with easy talk and gets as spicy as you let it.
- Truth or Dare for Couples: 105 prompts in three heat levels, free.
- Couples Question Game: 120 questions in four decks, free.
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.