Best for: Newish couples who want to keep it light

Spice level: Mild

What’s great about it: This romantic games for couples is a great choice for folks who don’t want to get too serious, either mentally or physically. The deck of 150 cards includes fun, silly questions across three different categories, like “If we switched bodies like in Freaky Friday, what’s the first things we’d do?” or “What would our celebrity couple nickname be?” The game is specifically designed not to be “lovey-dovey” and doesn’t involve physical dares, so sexy time isn’t a factor. And, as a bonus, you can play it with other couples too.

One reviewer wrote: “I bought this to use on a road trip with my wife. The cards were fun to read. We laughed at some and some created great conversations. We did not sit down and play the game, we just had fun answering the questions during the drive.”

Best for: Outgoing partners seeking a date night that covers all the bases

Spice level: Medium

What’s great about it: The best part of this couples’ board game is that the cards are divided into three different categories according to theme, so it covers various aspects of your relationship. The “humor” cards feature casual questions and dares meant to elicit jokes or make you laugh. The “know” cards encourage more meaningful conversation, with questions aimed at strengthening your mental and emotional connection. Last, the “entice” cards are the frisky ones that get you into the bedroom. Shuffle them up, or pick a category and stick with one theme for the evening.

One reviewer wrote: “My wife and I brought this game with us on our weekend getaway, and really enjoyed it. The Humor U cards made us laugh and the Know U cards sparked some great conversation on our way to our destination. We left the Entice U cards for when we arrived... very spicy!”

Best for: Romantic couples desiring intimacy

Spice level: Medium

What’s great about it: As far as romantic board games go, An Enchanting Evening is equal parts cerebral and sexy. And although the aesthetic design of the game definitely has a retro vibe, reviewers have reported it’s surprisingly fun. It has a regular playing board with dice and game pieces. At the start of the game, you’ll jot down a secret wish, and whoever wins the game gets their wish granted.

Like with the previous selection, the cards are broken down into different categories — options include: telling your partner things you like about them, telling them your fantasies, engaging in non-sexual physical contact, and initiating steamy, foreplay-style contact. You’ll also get suggestions for setting the mood with lighting, food, and music.

One reviewer wrote: “I was a little worried that it would be too cheesy because the cover of the game looks like something from an 80s soap opera. That said, the game was hilarious and fun. [...] We liked the cheesiness of the game, as there were moments where we were trying to figure out what the card was asking us to do and could not stop laughing. Examples include staring sensually into your partner's eyes or asking your partner to close their eyes, so that they can smell a romantic smell. Some of the suggestions were really sweet and I enjoyed them more than I thought (such as slow-dancing in the living room).”

Best for: Longer-term partners ready to dive deep

Spice level: Mild

What’s great about it: With a 4.6-star overall rating after more than 8,000 reviews, this popular set of cards is one of the best games for couples looking to strengthen their relationship. The meaty prompts are backed by relationship coaching techniques and designed to provoke conversations that do away with assumptions and weak spots in your communication.

The cards are split up into six categories: health, finances, work, relationships, mindfulness, and personal growth. Each question asks you to think about yourself, your relationship, and each other in new ways. While it’s less lighthearted than some other options on the list, it’s a great way for long-term couples to cultivate closeness and understanding.

One reviewer wrote: “I bought this thinking we might have some interesting conversations and a few laughs, BUT to my amazement we've been together 15years and have never had direct discussions on some of these topics and not only that, they lead to separate conversations and new and fresh talks!!”

Best for: Poker-loving couples eager to get naked

Spice level: Extra hot

What’s great about it: Decidedly X-rated, this spicy board game is like a mash-up of strip poker and a sexy board game, and it’s designed to get you unclothed by the end of the night (or — if you want — within a few minutes of game play).

The sizzling game has two ways you can play: a “quick” version and an “advanced” one. The quick version asks you to create the best-possible poker hand in order to win racy rewards that will trump any pile of chips you’ve won before. In the advanced version, players earn points by not just creating a great poker hand, but by winning “tricks” as well. For each point scored, the player can move their pawn on the board in a race to reach the finish line first — and choose a final activity to end the game.

This pick is best for couples who are physically comfortable with each other (and you may want to check in with your partner before you start about anything either of you aren’t comfortable with).

One reviewer wrote: “Best game ever for a couple ! We love it! First time we played, we didn't finish the game because we were too turned on. [...] We played the short version for 2 hours. A must have for any couple who love experimenting and having fun.”

Best for: Pairs who enjoy sex-related dares & healthy competition

Spice level: Extra hot

What’s great about it: This strategy-based game is one of the best card games for couples who get turned on by a little healthy competition. It’s a legitimate contest game, complete with “battle cards” — and it also happens to involve a lot of hot, X-rated dares. You’ll no doubt end up getting freaky but you’ll have a lot of fun and laughs in the process.

One reviewer wrote: “The game offers couples a fun, safe, and entertaining way to spice up their intimate activities, while helping foster greater communication. As an added point of interest, rewards and challenges are all written in such a way that any gender or orientation can play fully. Additionally a variety of sexual interests are touched upon, including light BDSM play, anal and oral, and toy play, and exhibitionism.”

Best for: Couples looking for a game of chance that includes sensual dares

Spice level: Medium to extra hot

What’s great about it: This lively, action-packed option is perfect for couples seeking a fun, engaging game that doesn’t put on the pressure to follow through every single dare. With its rolling dice and notepads, it’s similar to Yahtzee but with more than 600 suggestive prompts in a range of spiciness levels. The format allows you to pick from dares, so it’s perfect for long-term partners as well as newer couples who are still getting to know each other.

One reviewer wrote: “This game was so much fun. I bought it as a Valentine’s gift for my husband. He was a little uncertain about it at first, but we both totally got into it and had an amazing connective experience. I love that it gives you choices so if you’re not feeling one thing on a card, you can do another. This allows you to make it as risqué or as intimate as you want. It provides a slow burn buildup which makes everything so exciting and fun. It truly sparked some of the best sex my husband and I have ever had. Highly recommend!!”

Best for: Super frisky couples open to anything

Spice level: Extra hot

What’s great about it: Whether you’re a brand new couple or you’ve been married for years, there’s only one thing you need to play this game: an eagerness to get down. It’s one of the best games for couples seeking X-rated adventures because of its versatility and knack for surprises. The card-based game is kind of like magnetic poetry — combine words and snippets of phrases to create dares — e.g., you might merge “lick,” “suck” or “whip” with “nipples,” “toes,” or “entire body.” You’ll then battle out who will actually perform the dare (with proper consent, of course).

One reviewer wrote: “This game is great. You can easily play the game for as little as 30 minutes or have it last as long as you'd like. [...] It is an easy game where you get to create sexy scenarios to act out with your partner. A great way to have intimate fun and explore new things together.”

Best for: Deeply bonded partners in long-term relationships

Spice level: Mild

What’s great about it: If you and your significant other crave deep intimacy — and you aren’t afraid of difficult questions — then this is the game for you. The collection of couples cards includes various categories (including “past and future” and “sex and intimacy”) that ask thought-provoking questions aimed at bringing you closer. Just note that some reviewers found certain card topics too heavy (e.g., “When we’re with my family, do I make you feel like you’re still my priority?” or “How have I changed since we were first together?”), so you may want to scan the deck first and take out any cards you’d rather skip.

One reviewer wrote: “My boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years and we found these cards to be very meaningful. We are both in our early 20's and have hopes of one day getting married. Even when you think you know someone, there is always something more to learn. That is the beauty of these cards! [...] I would definitely recommend these cards to couples of any age, no matter what stage in your relationship.”

Best for: Couples seeking a well-rounded game that covers a variety of relationship points

Spice level: Mild to medium

What’s great about it: As the name suggests, this sweet and sexy board game is split into three different categories — talk, flirt, and dare — most of which are fairly tame compared to some of the other options on this list. The “talk” cards involve thoughtful questions like “What makes your partner different from others?” while the “flirt” cards prompts playful conversation starters such as “What are your partner’s sexiest qualities?” or “Which sense is most important when making love?” The dares are sexual in nature but less risqué than some of the more X-rated options on the list.

One reviewer wrote: “This game is a good game to bring some fun, love and a little bit extra to your relationship. You can keep it sweet and innocent with the talk and flirt cards or make it a little more enticing with the dare cards. It can bring you closer with your partner and have you doing things that you may not really think to do on a daily basis. I am a true introvert and keep a lot of my feelings to myself. This game helps me open up and give my partner what he is looking for.”

Best for: Couples who want a strategy game that incorporates romantic comedy elements

Spice level: Mild

If you want to take a break from focusing on your relationship — and would rather role play a made-up relationship — the Fog of Love board game is your pick. Designed with romantic comedy vibes, the game asks you to create two characters (say, a buttoned-up police officer and an eccentric royal heiress) who meet and fall in love. You might have differing goals and ways of interacting, which may lead to awkward situations and miscommunications, just like in a real relationship. The objective of the game, of course, is to make your partnership work — but there are ways to win the game individually as well.

The game is available in three options, so you can choose whether you want a female/male, female/female, or male/male relationship.

One reviewer wrote: “A lot of attention to detail is put into the consequences of the choices you make for your fictitious couple. You can play strategically or just develop the storyline down the creative path that interests you the most. [...] The game is metacooperative: it is possible for both players to win, or only one, or neither. And in all three cases, an entertaining story is likely to have been created by the end—when you will be dying to share each [other’s] secret motivations for your more unorthodox/inexplicable choices.”