Drinking Games for Couples: Date Night Edition

<p>Date night at home and want to make it more interesting? These two player drinking games are perfect for couples looking to have some fun.</p> <h2>Games to Try</h2> <h3>Truth or Drink</h3> <p>Take turns asking each other questions. You can go deep or keep it fun. If you do not want to answer, you take a drink instead. Great for learning new things about each other, even if you have been together for years. Check out our full rules for <a href="/games/truth-or-drink">Truth or Drink</a>.</p> <h3>Higher or Lower</h3> <p>Flip a card and guess if the next one will be higher or lower. Get it wrong and you drink. You can add your own stakes to make it more interesting. See the complete <a href="/games/higher-or-lower">Higher or Lower rules</a>.</p> <h3>Two Truths and a Lie</h3> <p>Each person says three things about themselves. Two are true and one is made up. If your partner guesses wrong, they drink. Works great for newer couples still getting to know each other.</p> <h3>Drunk Jenga</h3> <p>Write challenges or dares on the blocks. Pull a block, do whatever it says, or take a drink instead. You can make the dares as mild or wild as you want.</p> <h3>Battle Shots</h3> <p>Remember Battleship? Same thing but with shot glasses. Hit means they drink. Sunk ship means they finish a full drink. Gets intense fast.</p> <h3>Speed</h3> <p>Fast paced card game where you race to get rid of your cards first. Loser of each round drinks. Good for competitive couples who like a challenge. Try our version of <a href="/games/speed">Speed</a>.</p> <h2>Making it Work</h2> <ul> <li>Keep drinks light so the night stays fun</li> <li>Have snacks ready</li> <li>Put your phones away and focus on each other</li> <li>The point is laughing together, not getting wasted</li> </ul> <p>According to relationship experts at <a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/relationship-rituals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Gottman Institute</a>, regular date nights strengthen connection and communication.</p> <p>Looking for more game ideas? Check out our guide on <a href="/blog/card-drinking-games-standard-deck">card games you can play with a standard deck</a>. Enjoy your night in!</p>