[At-Home Time] Games Couples Can Enjoy Together
These days, when we’re spending more time at home, how are you all passing the time?
Especially for couples, many of you may find you have more chances for at-home dates.
If you don’t have a game console, or you’ve already finished all your games and watched tons of movies and are wondering what to do next—this is a must-see for couples!
We’ll introduce plenty of fun games you can play together.
From popular board games and card games to app games, and even options that don’t require any props at all.
Why not try going through the whole list from top to bottom?
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[At-Home Time] Games Couples Can Enjoy (11–20)
Earphone Blasting Question Game
It’s the “Blasting-Headphones Question Game,” where you both listen to music at full blast through earphones while asking each other questions.
Naturally, since the music is so loud, you can’t hear the other person’s voice or their questions.
So you read their lips, figure out what they’re saying, and answer the question.
It sounds simple, but lip-reading is pretty tough, and you’re never quite sure if your answer gets across to them (lol).
Definitely try filming it on your smartphone while you play, and then watch the video afterward to check how well you did!
Nanjamonja
Are you familiar with the card game “Nanjamonja” (also known as “Halli Galli”/“Nonsense Names” in some editions)? You give names—based on appearance and inspiration—to the quirky characters depicted on the cards.
Since the names are the key, make sure to remember them all carefully.
Place the deck face down and flip cards from the top; whoever quickly says the correct name of the Nanjamonja that appears gets that card.
You compete to see who has the most cards when the deck runs out.
It might be great for memory training, too!
Intro Quiz
How about trying an intro quiz, a game that’s always a hit, past and present? As the name suggests, you listen to the intro of a song and guess the title.
You often see it on TV quiz shows too—participants hear just a short snippet of the intro and whoever figures it out first hits the buzzer to answer.
These days, if you search on YouTube for trending songs, anime songs, or decade-specific playlists, you’ll find plenty of intro quiz videos to use.
Putting a buzzer a little distance away in the room could make it even more exciting!
Games of all ages and places
The Yamanote Line game and the “Kokon Tozai” game are party-game classics.
They’re based on a game where you name Yamanote Line stations in rhythm, one after another; if you can’t answer, miss the beat, or repeat something that’s already been said, you’re out.
The general idea is to take turns naming items that fit a given theme.
For example, themes like “names of birds” or “prefectures” can go on forever.
But when you play it with just two people, it turns into a surprisingly tough game—rather than just getting lively, it becomes an intense back-and-forth of words, which is its own kind of fun.
Hand-push sumo
Hand-push sumo—didn’t you all play it when you were kids? You stand on a small, narrow platform or inside a ring drawn on the ground and push each other with your hands; you win by pushing your opponent out of the ring.
The rules are simple, but touching or pushing with anything other than your hands is a foul.
It’s a very simple game, yet it requires strategy: you can dodge when your opponent tries to push, quickly pull your hands back to throw them off balance, or make them touch you somewhere other than your hands to get them disqualified.
Picture shiritori
Shiritori is the quintessential time-killer, right? There are many variations with different rules, but among them, “picture shiritori” is one of the most exciting games.
You draw a picture, show it to the next person, and they draw a picture that continues from that word, and so on.
If you’re playing as a couple—just the two of you—and one of you clearly has “artiste-level” drawing skills (in the comically inscrutable sense), it can be hard to understand what the picture is, which actually makes the game even more fun.
Of course, people who are good at drawing can enjoy it too!
[At-Home Time] Games Couples Can Enjoy (21–30)
Can you open your eyes at the same time?
Let’s see if your hearts are in sync.
Even without locking eyes, can you feel each other—can you open your eyes at the same time? It’s a simple psychology game perfect for couples.
The rules are easy: face each other, close your eyes, and open them simultaneously when it “feels right” in your heart.
That’s all—but somehow it makes your heart race and brings out smiles.
Can feelings be conveyed without words? Or are your inner timings surprisingly out of sync? The moment your eyes meet, you’ll share a laugh and create a tender little moment.
No props or prep needed, so it’s perfect for a date, at home, or while you’re waiting around.
Try this simple yet profound communication game that lets you feel each other’s “inner rhythm.”
