No need to leave your cozy home for this date night! Here are 5 diverse games that are sure to be a hit. Make lasting memories through fun competition, or build teamwork with a cooperative game!
Décorum
This cooperative game will have you and your partner working together to reach the goal of designing your “home” in a way that meets both of your secret objectives. This game can be enjoyed time and again and includes 30 different scenarios. This game requires logical deduction and strategic collaboration to reach shared victory!
2-4 players
30-45 minutes
Fuse
If you want a fast-paced game where you must work together then you’ll love the thrilling suspense of Fuse! You and your partner must diffuse all the bombs before time runs out. Each round is a quick 10 minutes, giving you more flexibility for your date night rather than committing to an entire evening of lengthy gameplay. The game comes with a free app that countdowns your 10-minute mission silently or with fun sound effects and dramatic background music that immerses you in the themed scenario.
2-5 players
10 minutes per mission
Wingspan
This beautiful gamescape allows you to build up your bird sanctuary to host a variety of species. As you play, you’ll enjoy the attention to aesthetic design and well as learn some fun facts about bird species! Wingspan is considered a competitive engine-building game, but each players strategy is rarely thwarted by their opponent making it a peaceful, yet still competitive, gameplay experience.
1-5 players
40-70 minutes
5 minute set up
Quarto
Quarto takes the classic tic-tac-toe to a whole new level. Quick rounds of pattern building are competitive but not aggressive. What makes this game unique is that your partner/opponent chooses the piece that you must place next. The simple wooden design is appealing and the gameplay options are limitless!
2 players
15 minutes
Splendor
You are a Renaissance jewel merchant trying to build your enterprise! Compete to gain prestige and influence as you find ways to mine, transport, and sell your gemstones. You will need to be strategic and keep a close eye on your opponent as you race to gain enough victory points to win.
2-4 players
30 minutes