Best board game ideas for date night

Board games for date night can make your date night fun and they are also a great, since they can be played at home with the comfort of your home. According to a study “couples who game together, stay together.”. We would like to help your relationship by giving you a list of the best board games ideas for your date night.

The board games we selected are perfect for couples, as they can be played by two people easily. To make your selection easier we have come up with 3 different categories for you: simple board games, cooperative board games and strategic board games. Based on your preference you can play the game that fits you and your needs best. We included the description, tutorial video, playing time and price of the board game to give you all the data you need before deciding on the game you want to play.

Simple Board games for date night

Simple board games are perfect for a quick and stress-free date night, as they don’t require going through a lengthy instruction book. Since they have a simple setup, usually you can buy them for a quite affordable price too, which makes them extra appealing.

Patchwork

Patchwork is a simple board game where 2 players compete to build the most aesthetic (and high-scoring) patchwork quilt on their own game board. The game is perfect for couples who hate conflict as you are mostly focusing on getting the best fitting pieces for your board, collecting buttons and finishing your quilt. If you want you can even get it in different editions (Halloween themed, Valentine’s themed, Nordic themed and more).

• Playing time: 15-30 minutes
• Players: 2
• Price: 20€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a tile-placement game in which the players draw and place a tile with a piece of landscape on it. The tiles can feature a city, road, cloister, grassland - or any combination of these. Once the player places a tile down it has to make sure that it is adjacent to the tiles that are already in play. Once the tiles are played meeples come into play - which will be the main source of earning points. The game is perfect for a couple's date night as it is only slightly competitive and it allows you two to create a beautiful landscape together. The game also has some features and add-ons which you can purchase if you get bored of the default tiles.

• Playing time: 30-45 minutes
• Players: 2-5
• Price: 25€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Splendor

Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. You play as merchants of the Renaissance who are trying to collect and buy gem mines. By collecting the gem mines you can gather points - the first player who reaches 15 points wins. This game is perfect for a couple’s game night as it is not overly competitive if you do not want it to be. You can both focus on your strategies and collect the gems slowly and surely, or you can go and attack by stealing the gem mine the other really wants.

• Playing time: 30 minutes
• Players: 2-4
• Price: 35€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Cooperative board games for date night

Cooperative board games can be an amazing tool to strengthen your relationship with your partner and work on your team working skills. They require you to communicate and to make decisions together, which can also be utilised in life.

Codenames duet

Codenames duet is the 2 player version of the original game. The goal of the game is to give one-word clues to the other and try to identify the words/agents on the table. You will need your synonym and wordplay skills as well as your creativity to figure out what the other might be thinking. We believe this game is perfect for a board game date night as you work together towards the same goal - to WIN.

• Playing time: 15-30 minutes
• Players: 2
• Price: 20€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Fog of love

Fog of love is perfect for couples. The goal of the game is to create and play two made up characters who meet, fall in love and face the challenge of making an unusual relationship work. The challenge of it is to stay in character, that is what makes it so interesting. During the game you feel like you are in a romantic comedy with hard decisions, awkward situations and lots of laughs.

• Playing time: 60-120 minutes
• Players: 2
• Price: 50€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Strategic board games for date night

If you are already into board games, but you are looking for something more challenging we have brought some strategic board game ideas for you date night. They are fun, they make you use your brain and they definitely make you competitive.

Five tribes

Five tribes start with meeples already on the game board. The players must use smart manoeuvring techniques through the villages, markets, oases, and sacred places tiles that make up Naqala and dis-place the 5 Five Tribes of Assassins to earn victory points.

The game looks great, and it makes you question all your steps. Think of it as a themed version of a chess-board.

• Playing time: 40-80 minutes
• Players: 2-4
• Price: 55€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Azul

Azul is an aesthetically pleasing game which uses colourful tiles. During the game the players take turns to collect tiles and place them on their board - to decorate the palace. Depending on the tile types and patterns you can complete sets and gain points. At the end of the game the most points win. Azul is the great board game for date nights, as it is quite simple to learn, it is beautiful and it also allows you to build something pretty.

• Playing time: 30-45 minutes
• Players: 2-4
• Price: 32€
• Watch the tutorial Video

7 Wonders - Duel

7 Wonders Duel  is the 2 player version of the original game, 7 wonders. The goal of the game is to develop the wonders and win via science, military domination or points. There are many different strategies of which you can play the game depending on which you are focusing on. The game is great for a date night if you want to get competitive with your partner and get into a strategic game.

• Playing time: 30 minutes
• Players: 2
• Price: 28€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Castles of burgundy

Castles of Burgundy is a game during which players take settlement tiles from the game board and place them into their princedom which is represented by the player board.

Each tile has different functions when they are played on the board. There are many regions to consider, and many different tiles to play - that is why the game needs a strategy from the player. There are also a few times you have to use a dice, so luck also makes the game more interesting. The board game is recommended for couples who like a bit more challenging game with many aspects.

• Playing time: 30-90 minutes
• Players: 2-4
• Price: 47€
• Watch the tutorial Video

Personal preferences

Personally, my boyfriend and I are avid board game enthusiasts, especially during the Autumn-Spring season when the days get darker. It's a delightful way to slow down and relish quality time together. For a quick and enjoyable game, we often choose Splendor. However, when we're in the mood for a more challenging experience, we opt for The Castles of Burgundy. Board games not only entertain but also provide a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our bond and communication skills. The strategic thinking and problem-solving involved in playing games like Splendor and The Castles of Burgundy add an extra layer of enjoyment, making our time together both fun and intellectually stimulating.

Meet the author, Anna, a passionate advocate for love and romance. Finding her soulmate at a young age, she counts her blessings daily. Anna and her partner believe in keeping the spark alive, continuously crafting exciting date ideas to inspire others. Her love for romance extends beyond real life - she's an ardent fan of romantic comedies in movies, series, and, especially, books. With an unwavering optimism, Anna consistently seeks the silver lining in all aspects of life.