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)
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.
Jenga
Jenga is a classic pastime that kids and adults alike can get excited about.
These days, all kinds of Jenga sets are on the market.
Many people probably remember playing it often as a child, or with relatives when everyone got together.
If you’re drinking at home, chances are you have a Jenga set—or can find one if you look.
You can play one-handed while sipping and chatting, or forget the drinks altogether and dive deep into the game.
If you play again after a long time, you’re sure to have fun!
Ritz Fighter
A popular game for head-to-head battles is Ritz Fighter.
The rules are simple: you stuff Ritz crackers into your mouth all at once, and whoever finishes eating first wins.
Imagine it for a moment—Ritz crackers suck the moisture out of your mouth, right? That difficulty is what makes the game fun.
Try putting about five crackers in your mouth per person as a guideline.
Of course, drinking water partway through is not allowed.
That said, please only try it within a safe and reasonable limit.
arm wrestling
Arm wrestling is simple yet a blast when you go all out.
Place your elbows on a parallel table, grip hands, and you’re ready.
At the signal, try to pin your opponent’s arm—that’s the game.
It needs no setup, so it’s perfect for spare moments at a drinking party.
If you’re playing mixed-gender matches, it can be fun to set rules like allowing women to use both hands.
It’s a deceptively deep game that often starts casually but ends up getting serious before you know it.
After the match, be sure to exchange words with each other regardless of the outcome.
In conclusion
Drinking games are like magic that make time spent between two people feel special.
You might discover an unexpected side of your partner through brain teasers, or burst into laughter at surprising twists in wordplay.
Give it a try and experience the moments when you feel that precious person coming just a little closer to you.