CoolJoe Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Obviously, it's not going to be ideal for the early stages of dating, but after a few dates (or several, depending on your comfort level) I find it really helps. It's a fun environment and board games seem to bring out another side of people's personalities. My friend gave me a good tip: she and her now husband played Tabletop Questions (the original edition) when they were dating. I think she said they were 6 or 7 dates in and they ended up playing the game the whole night until the sun rose. For those who don't know, it's a game with cards you pull at random and it has a variety of "get to know you (better)" questions. I just picked up a copy of this game myself and am looking forward to trying it myself with the girl I'm currently dating. Should be fun and allow us to get to know one another a little better without it feeling so stilted. I feel having cards in a game setting just makes a Q&A more natural than asking random questions off the top of your head. Anyway, just passing this along in case it might help anyone else. 1
smackie9 Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 sounds like it's fun....I always used alcohol myself to get to know someone...you know truth serum.
Els Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I'd love it, but I know many women who would feel the exact opposite about it. You should definitely get a feel of how she feels about these games before doing that.
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Yep, I've used Table Topics twice in early stages of a relationship, including my last one. It was a great way to get to know each other . I brought it alone on a long car ride.
BaileyB Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 We went to play board games on our third date... I think that was the night that I knew he was the one. He was so patient and kind - explaining the rules and helping me to understand the game. He would tease gently and laugh with me when I made a mistake... I loved it. 2
SammySammy Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 A few months ago, one of my exes told me one thing she remembered was playing board games. I had a Monopoly game that was based on our college. Used streets and buildings from our campus. We played many games, but that was something she remembered. I had totally forgotten about it. I've also met people and formed friendships through poker. No serious relationships. But, games are a good way to get to know people.
Art_Critic Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Strip twister has always worked for me ... I think board games are a great way.. scrabble is one that comes to mind
GunslingerRoland Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I love board games... actually I think if I asked a girl to do that on a date, and she was totally disinterested it would be a bad sign. 2
smackie9 Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 One time we me and my husband played Taboo with 2 other couples.....one couple scrapped the whole night about the other screwing up...I think watching the drama unfold was more fun than the game itself lol 1
Superchicken Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Here's one that's a little unorthodox, but, has you laughing for sometime with each other. Sit opposite each other, an stare at each other. The first to laugh loses. You really cant keep a straight face. Works on all ages, and is such a great relief on pressure one has.. Oh, but it doesn't work when you look in a mirror with yourself. I tried it, and I realized, I was boring, and ultimately, left myself for another women. True story.. Ted.
d0nnivain Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I used to attend a singles meet up event where we played board games every other week. It was an easy ice breaker / conversation starter. My husband doesn't care for board games but I used to play Scabble with one EX. When I dated a guy with then a young teen son (11- 13) when the EX had his son, the 3 of us would play a variety of board games.
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