If you have a television, chances are you’ve heard of game night. A few years ago, a game company marketed the idea that a weekly game night brings a family together. If you think about it, both from a marketing aspect and for any family no matter the size, a weekly game night is a great idea! It’s a fun time to get together, for a little healthy competition and a lot of laughs.
If you’re not already doing game night, here are some great ideas to get you started.
Games to play with another couple
Have you ever watched The Newlywed Game? This is much of the same idea – you answer questions and your partner tries to guess what your answer is. This one is for 2 or more couples, so invite over your friends and neighbors and see which couple knows each other best!
Remember this one from when you were a kid? Colonel Mustard is back at it. This is the same game, but now the board is double sided, giving you even more crime scene options.
Apples to Apples is a favorite because it requires no board. All you have to do is try to match your card with what you think the dealer has. Easy to play, but sure to bring a lot of laughs.
Game of Thrones is, as you may have guessed, based on the novel and HBO television show. If you’re a fan of either one of those, you’re sure to love it.
Games to play spouse vs. spouse (or with another couple)
This one’s designed especially for couples, and involves thought provoking questions to keep the communication lines flowing in your relationship.
Obviously, Monopoly has a place in every game night. It’s the classic board game you remember, easy to play, and it’s always fun when fellow players have to pay you rent! One of the best things about Monopoly is that you can get different editions for different places in the world – many times even your own home town!
This trivia game, as the name implies, pits men against women. Trivia questions revolve around all sorts of things – the set even includes brain teasers. While the game really doesn’t solve the age old question as to whether men or women are smarter, the competition makes for lots of fun and a little bragging rights for the winner. You can either play this spouse vs. spouse, or with another couple as men vs. women!
Game night doesn’t necessarily have to be about board games either. You can play charades, something on a console like Xbox or Wii, or even an outdoor game in nice weather. The only thing that matters is that you’re together and having a great time!
Do you and your spouse play any games together? Have any to add?
More fun game night games for couples:
The discovery Game: for a married couplePocket Ungame Couples VersionNever Have I Ever, the Game of Poor Life DecisionsThe Gottman Couples Retreat Board GameLOVER’SOPOLY – Couple’s Board GamesWhat?!? Oh… The Game of Couples Banter
Amy Desrosiers says
I had no idea that Monopoly could be customized to reflect my local area. I love it so much, but I must admit I have never played Apples to Apples.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
Apples to Apples is easily one of the most fun and hilarious games I have ever played in my life. While it could be fun with just your spouse, I have found that it is a particular blast with a big group of friends who have been drinking a bit.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
We’ve already got kids, so our game nights tend to consist of chutes and ladders and Candyland these days! Those sound like fun games to play with other couples, though!
Scott says
Monopoly will kill relationships, not help them! I foresee a lot of table throwing during that one!
Harriet says
We use to play Monopoly all the time. I like you list of games
Angie In My 30s (@My30sAndItsTime) says
We love to play Sequence and Scrabble when it’s just the 2 of us.
Best small group game ever is Anomia!! Prepare to laugh until your face aches.
tammileetips says
I have not played Apples To Apples before! I have heard a ton of good things about it. I love to have game night with my husband and other couples its a great way to relax.
Johnny Mustard says
Love this list, Stacey. Fun, ludic website too. Took the plunge myself 20+ years ago, and still haven’t gotten my feet wet. Ha!
Stacey Werner says
Thanks for stopping by Johnny! Glad to hear you’ve kept dry so long!
Lauren says
Apples to Apples is not just a two player game. Says right on the box it takes at least four people. Clue is not a 2 player, and neither is Game of Thrones. (You need at least 3 people for those). You can play Monopoly with two, but it’s better with more people. Battle of the Sexes is a couples game, but you can’t play with just two people.
How about the classic two player Chess? Or any number of traditional 52 card deck games. There’s checkers if chess is too hard/boring. Hangman is simple and fun. Battleship is a fun classic. I think Scruples is a better game than Authenticity, plus because it’s not only for couples it does double duty if you want to play with more people. Yahtzee (or the better version Kismet) is also a great game to play while talking about other things because it’s casual, and if/ when you want/have kids it’s a great math practice game. I could go on and on here. This article doesn’t seem to have been written by a person who actually plays games….
Stacey Werner says
Sorry for the confusion, Lauren. I was thinking that the games could either be played as a couple (spouse vs spouse), or couples vs. couples. I have rearranged the post to reflect what I meant. Really, I wanted to list games that my husband and I have fun playing together, and these are ones we enjoy in our household.
Love the suggestions of Battleship, Yahtzee and card games. I’m not one for chess… my husband enjoys it, but I have never really gotten into it.
Andrew says
Great list of games for game night! We have a whole closet full of games and as a matter of fact we have several vanity versions of Monopoly :). We should set aside a night for game night for just the two of us (without friends) — the problem is we’re both very competitive! lol
Stacey Werner says
That could be a problem, Andrew! Maybe it is better if the two of you team up against another couple.