What you’ll need
- One game you both agree to play
- Optional drinks or simple snacks
The easiest game night starts with a game both people are willing to play. It does not need a special setup, and it does not need to last all evening.
Keep it enjoyable
- Each person suggests one game, then choose together.
- If the game is new, agree to treat the first round as practice.
- Put routine notifications aside for one hour.
- Decide before starting whether you want a competitive or cooperative game.
- Stop after a good round rather than continuing until one person is tired or annoyed.
Cards, a two-player board game, a word game, or a cooperative puzzle can all work. If one partner cares much more about winning, choose a cooperative option or play toward a shared score.
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