The 10 Best Relationship Games for Couples: Spice Up Your Connection

The 10 Best Relationship Games for Couples: Spice Up Your Connection

In every relationship, there comes a time when the spark seems to dim and the daily routine takes over. This is perfectly normal, but it’s also a sign that you might need to invest some time in reconnecting with your partner. Relationship games are a fantastic way to do this. They not only add an element of fun and excitement to your interactions but also encourage deeper communication, understanding, and intimacy.
By playing these games, couples can explore new aspects of their relationship, learn more about each other, and create lasting memories. As the founder of Hidden Gems, I've seen firsthand how these games can transform relationships. Here are some of the best relationship games that couples can buy to improve their bond.

Hidden Gems

Naturally, I’m biased, but I have to start with Hidden Gems. If your partner is starting to feel more like your roommate and your relationship is in a bit of a rut, Hidden Gems is perfect for adding a loving spark.


The game consists of hiding playful cards for each other to discover. Every card has a heartfelt message that will make your partner’s day. Each category of cards is carefully designed to enrich your connection with your partner, ensuring that every message shared adds depth and meaning to your relationship.


Why It’s Great: Imagine opening your cupboard in the morning to find a note that says, "You're the reason my heart beats a little faster."

Hidden Gems is the only relationship game designed to elevate your bond by showing your partner that they're always on your mind. It's not just thoughtful—it's genuinely fun. Many relationship games tend to be overly serious, but Hidden Gems injects joy and surprise into your daily routine. When you hide a card for your partner, you feel great knowing you're doing something special for them, and the anticipation of them discovering it is exciting. Finding a cleverly hidden card can truly make your day. 

User Testimonials: Of course I think Hidden Gems is great, but here’s what a few users have to say:

  • It made me feel so special and seen when I found a card from my husband. It helped me realize he does think about me more than I thought and helped our relationship after having babies :)
  • It's so nice to receive a reminder that you’re lloved, appreciated and cared for, as we just don't voice it often enough.
  • Life is busy, this is a great way to show your love and make each other smile when you least expect it! It's been a hectic week at our house, finding this card from my partner made me feel so appreciated and I can’t wait to see my husband!

Find out more and purchase the game at playhiddengems.com.
 

The Adventure Challenge: Couples Edition


The Adventure Challenge: Couples Edition is another creative relationship game option. The book contains 50 scratch-off adventure ideas for date nights. Each challenge is a surprise until you scratch it off, which creates an element of spontaneity. The adventures range from making s’mores and having an indoor cozy camp night to cooking a new recipe together with a surprise twist (no spoilers here).


Why It's Great: What I like about this game is that it challenges you to create unique experiences together. You are even supposed to take a picture of each experience and put it in the book. The concept is clever and the date ideas are creative. While each adventure is a surprise, there is a hint key that lets you know how much you need to plan, if you need a babysitter, if you’ll be home or away, and other details, which is very helpful.


Our Experience: I bought this for us for Valentine’s Day and I was so excited. I thought my wife would love it. I was surprised to discover it didn’t resonate with her and she was not on board with committing to a date idea without knowing ahead of time what it would be. We did some of the dates, but altered them in ways that fit our personalities. For example, we went to a record store together, which we loved, but we did not follow all the other activities suggestions with that date idea. I recommend you make sure both of you want the book before purchasing it, since it’s one of the more expensive items on this list.

The Couples Game That's Actually Fun


The Couples Game That's Actually Fun is an engaging game filled with entertaining questions designed to make you and your partner laugh together. It's not a 'get to know you' game or overly romantic—just pure fun. The game includes a deck of questions and two dry-erase boards for writing your answers.


Why It's Unique: This game is designed for fun, not for deep emotional conversations, which is great. It’s actually a game - you take turns guessing as opposed to just asking each other questions like in some relationship decks. You can also play with other couples.


Our Experience: As promised, this game is actually fun. We shared some good laughs answering questions about each other like “if we threw a themed party, what would the theme be”, “which one of us could live longest without a cell phone” and “ who is more competitive?”


Crated with Love: Date Night Boxes


Crated with Love is a subscription service that delivers themed date night boxes to your door each month. Each box includes activities, games, and challenges that are designed to help couples connect and have fun together.


Why It's Special: The variety and creativity of the Date Night Box make it a unique and exciting option for couples. Box themes include Summer of Love, Zombily, The Awkward Years and more. Each box is different and includes multiple game activities, themed recipes and playlists, and online bonus content.


User Experiences: Date Night Boxes are a very popular gift for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and more. Many couples get either the subscription or an individual box for themselves, and it’s hard to argue with thousands of 5 star reviews.

Our Moments: Couples Edition


Our Moments: Couples Edition is a simple yet powerful conversation starter deck. The deck includes 100 thought-provoking questions designed to strengthen your relationship. It's good for quiet evenings at home or long car rides.


Why It Works: The beauty of Our Moments lies in its simplicity. You simply take turns asking questions and you can use the deck anywhere, on road trips, out to dinner, or while just relaxing at home. The questions range from light-hearted and fun to more serious and introspective, helping you to connect on a deeper level.


Customer Reviews: Many couples have shared that this game helped them learn new things about each other, even after many years together. One couple mentioned that they make it a point to answer a few questions every week to improve their communication and closeness, which I think is a great idea.

TableTopics: Couples


TableTopics is a classic conversation deck that's perfect for sparking meaningful conversations. The Couples Edition includes 135 questions that explore love, romance, and relationships. It's great for dinner dates, road trips, or any time you want to learn more about your partner and grow closer.


Why We Like It: Table Topics is a nice conversation deck because it doesn’t try too hard to go deep. With questions like “what skills did you learn that had the biggest impact on your future” and “would we benefit from more exercise or more reading” the deck can inspire meaningful conversation without creating awkward or challenging discussions.


Our Experience: My partner and I sometimes take TableTopics out to dinner with us. The questions are varied and can lead to interesting conversations that help us understand each other better. It’d be fun if there were more quirky or “would you rather” type questions, but it's a nice way to keep the conversation flowing.

The Ultimate Game for Couples


The Ultimate Game for Couples is a fun and interactive way to test how well you know your partner and discover new things about each other. The game includes 200 cards with questions and challenges that are designed to bring couples closer together.


Why We Like It: This game is great because it’s fun and not too serious. Questions are quirky and playful, like “what dog breed best embodies me?” and “which celebrity would I want to play me in a movie about my life?” And the challenge cards add fun twist so you’re not only asking questions.


Personal Experience: We enjoyed playing The Ultimate Game for Couples. You can have a lot of fun with the questions and it’s interesting to learn what your partner thinks you would answer. It was a great way to spend a date night and learn more about each other.

The And: Couples Edition by The Skin Deep


The And: Couples Edition by The Skin Deep is a card game that encourages deep and meaningful conversations. The game includes 199 questions that help couples explore their relationship and learn more about each other.


Why It Works: The cards prompt you to reflect on your relationship and share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. The questions are thoughtful and can initiate some meaningful conversations. It is a powerful tool for strengthening connections.


Positive Feedback: Users have shared that this game helped them deepen their understanding of each other and improve their communication. Their social media feeds are pretty powerful and worth giving a look.

The Know. Couples Deck


The Know. Couples Deck is a beautifully designed card game that includes 150 thought-provoking questions aimed at fostering deeper conversations between partners. The questions cover a range of topics, from personal values to future aspirations.


Why It Works: These conversation cards are an excellent tool for initiating discussions about important topics without overwhelming your partner or straining your relationship. The questions offer a blend of serious and lighthearted prompts, helping you stay engaged without turning a relaxed evening into something overly intense.


Why Couples Love It: Users have shared that this deck helped them learn new things about their partners and strengthened their emotional connection. One couple mentioned that it has become a staple in their relationship routine.


Intimacy Deck by BestSelf Co.


The Intimacy Deck by BestSelf Co. is designed to bring couples closer through deep and meaningful conversations. The deck includes 150 cards with questions that cover six categories: past, random, life, relationship, intimacy, and about you.

Why It Works: The Intimacy Deck is good for exploring deep aspects of your relationship and personal lives. The questions are geared towards deeply understanding each other and can provide some insights you may not have even thought for yourself before.


Our Experience: We kept the Intimacy Deck on our dining table for a while and would play with it during dinner. We enjoyed the more lighthearted questions like “share something I did that made your week better” or “what book had the greatest impact on your life?” However, most of the questions are very serious and cover some challenging topics like “describe a trait you hate about one of your parents” or “Describe a time I disappointed you” or “Have you ever flipped me off when my back was turned?” While these are potentially powerful conversations to talk through, they aren’t very fun and could even lead to hurt feelings, so we did not find ourselves using these cards very often.


Conclusion


Investing time in your relationship is crucial, and playing games together can be a fun and effective way to do so. Whether you choose Hidden Gems or one of the other fantastic games on this list, you're sure to find an option that brings you closer to your partner. Remember, the goal is to enjoy each other's company and create lasting memories. Happy playing!
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