Games for two people to enjoy. A roundup of party games that liven up drinking gatherings.
Have you ever felt that just the usual conversation isn’t quite enough when you’re spending time one-on-one with a friend or a partner, and wished you had something fun to do together? If you have word games or brain teasers you can play even while having a drink, things are sure to get more lively! With games that don’t require memorizing complicated rules and can be enjoyed with nothing more than your thinking and creativity, conversation flows naturally and you’ll feel much closer to the other person.
In this article, we’ll introduce easy yet deep drinking games that will make your time as a twosome even more special.
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Action-oriented and experiential games (11–20)
Bottle cap striking
Some bottle caps—especially from drinks—have a thin strip of metal that sticks out after you open them.
This is a game that uses that thin metal attached to the cap to enjoy a balance of finesse and strategy.
First, stand the thin metal piece sticking out from the cap straight up and twist it to make it sturdy.
Then, take turns flicking the cap with your finger.
The rule is simple: whoever knocks off the long, thin piece first wins.
Since you’re gradually damaging the metal, the angle and strength of your flicks are crucial.
Aiko says bread.
Using the familiar game of rock-paper-scissors, you determine the true winner based on actions taken after the result.
Start with one hand placed on the table; if the round is a tie, lift the hand from the table and clap both hands together.
Aim to clap faster than your opponent while being careful not to raise your hand when the round has a decisive winner.
It’s also fun to add a twist where players who clap too slowly or mistakenly raise their hand receive a penalty—this creates more mind games and makes the game more engaging.
Marble Balancing Game
@nana_asobi Marble Stacking Game: When will it collapse?!#StayHomeTime#AtHomePlay#AtHomePlayPlay ideasSimple Play
♬ Bounce (feat. NENE) – Snowk
It’s a game where you stretch a tissue over a cup, secure it with a rubber band, and compete to see how many marbles you can place on top.
Since you don’t know how much weight the tissue can bear, you have to predict it and carefully add marbles.
The basic rule is to place marbles one at a time, but to speed things up, you could allow placing multiple marbles per turn.
It’s also exciting as a mind game: while estimating the tissue’s limit, you try to maneuver your opponent into having to place the final, losing marble.
Catch 5 pens
https://www.tiktok.com/@nokky_lifehack/video/7503089444044508423It’s a game where you lift five pens arranged on a table by pinching each one with the fingers of both hands.
It tests fine motor skills of the fingers and hands, such as moving both hands evenly and applying firm pressure with every finger.
A common issue is that other fingers lose their strength while lifting a pen, so the tricky part is keeping constant awareness of all your fingers.
The sensation is unfamiliar, so it’s difficult at first, but keep practicing and gradually learn how to apply the right amount of force.
Angry old man
It’s a game where a bunch of middle-aged men are lined up on the screen, and you take turns pulling them one by one, trying not to pick the angry man hiding among them.
Despite its unique world featuring “uncles” as the motif, the rules are actually simple: just avoid drawing the losing one.
Since you simply take turns pulling, it’s fun even with a large group.
Because you can’t predict which one is the loser and it’s a game of luck, it’s great for checking everyone’s good fortune and even for deciding orders for other activities.
Try Not to Laugh Game
In this game, you face each other, and the first person to laugh loses.
You can play it in person, of course, or even over a video call! The rules are simple: just stare at each other.
Use any tactics you like to make the other person laugh—pull funny faces, crack a joke, whatever works! You can make it an instant loss if someone laughs, or you could compete by counting how many times each person laughs within a set time limit.
The more you like the other person, the more likely you are to get shy and giggle even if they’re not doing anything.
Give it a try with your partner or friends!
Picture shiritori
A game of shiritori played with drawings instead of words.
Since it tests your drawing skills, feel free to tease or comment when the other person’s drawing is really good or when you can’t figure out what it is.
You can enjoy it in many ways—face-to-face using paper or a whiteboard, or online via apps or Zoom.
Even with someone you haven’t spent much one-on-one time with, it naturally sparks conversation and can be a great icebreaker.
It’s a fun game to play while having drinks with friends or a partner.
