Dating Game Review: Our Favorite Conversation Decks
Are you ready to start having deep, engaging conversations on dates, with your long term partner, or even with friends and loved ones? If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to deeper conversations, look no further. We’ve got you covered with these reviews of our favorite dating conversation games.
Starting meaningful conversations with someone you’re dating can sometimes feel a bit tricky, but conversation games can be a great way to make it more enjoyable and natural. These games are designed to help you explore each other’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a fun and relaxed way.
Typically, conversation games have a deck of cards with questions or prompts that encourage you to share stories, opinions, or reflections. They might ask about your favorite memories, your thoughts on different topics, or even playful hypotheticals. Whether you’re dating someone new or looking to deepen your connection with your partner, these games offer a structured way to discover more about each other.
We’ve reviewed five popular conversation games that are great options for couples. From light-hearted questions that help you learn more about each other to deeper prompts that encourage vulnerability, each game offers something unique. In this review, we’ll guide you through the strengths and weaknesses of each game, so you can find the one that’s perfect for an evening of strengthening your romantic connection.
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Just a heads up—each of these conversation decks were tested by our Matchmaking Company team. The reviews are based on our personal opinions, so your experience playing them might be different.
We hope our thoughts help you find the perfect game, but it’s always great to explore and see what works best for you!
Date Deck
Date Deck is a card game designed to help couples spark engaging and meaningful conversations. The deck contains cards with prompts or questions that cover a range of topics, from light-hearted and fun to more introspective and deep.
Date Deck is structured to guide couples through various conversation levels, helping them connect on different emotional and intellectual planes. The cards are usually divided into categories or themes, such as “Getting to Know You,” “Deeper Conversations,” or “Fun and Flirty.” Each card has a question or prompt designed to spark dialogue, ranging from light topics like “What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?” to more thoughtful ones like “What’s a dream you’ve never shared with anyone?”
One of the strengths of Date Deck is its versatility. You can choose to play it casually by picking a few cards during a dinner date, or dive deeper by setting aside time to work through an entire category. It’s designed to create a comfortable environment for sharing, making it easier to explore topics you might not naturally bring up in everyday conversation.
| Helpful communication tool? | YES |
|---|---|
| Fun to play? | YES |
| Would you recommend it to friends? | YES |
| Best for which stage of the relationship? | Casual, Serious, Married |
| Rating from 1-5 | 4 |
Overall Thoughts: My favorite date cards yet! The questions feel like they come from a couples therapist-which is probably why I liked it so much. Another reason I give this game such a positive review is that I love how the questions are categorized by less vulnerable to more vulnerable questions (Break The Ice, Play It Safe, Let’s Get Edgy, Risky Business, Exposed), allowing you to jump in where you want to explore. I found the questions to be meaningful, specific to romantic relationships, and focused on prompting healthy discussions.
Let’s Get Deep
Let’s Get Deep is a popular conversation card game designed specifically for couples. The game is created by the makers of What Do You Meme?, and it’s aimed at helping couples connect on a deeper level through structured questions.
The game is divided into three levels of questions: “Ice Breaker,” “Deep,” and “Deeper.” The Ice Breaker cards are more light-hearted and fun, perfect for starting things off. As you move to the Deep and Deeper levels, the questions become more personal and thought-provoking, encouraging couples to open up about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This progression allows you to tailor the game to your comfort level and relationship stage.
Let’s Get Deep is a great way for couples to strengthen their bond, whether they’re in a new relationship or have been together for years. The game provides a structured way to explore different aspects of each other’s lives, from daily routines to life dreams, in a fun and engaging way.
| Helpful communication tool? | YES |
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| Fun to play? | YES |
| Would you recommend it to friends? | YES |
| Best for which stage of the relationship? | Casual, Serious, Married |
| Rating from 1-5 | 4 |
Overall Thoughts: Very engaging and wide-ranging in topics and subject matter. The decks are quite large and broken into three sections, Ice Breaker, Deep, and Deeper. There are varying levels of deepness in each deck so you can definitely tailor them to each person you play it with and how close of a relationship you have with that person. There are a lot of cards that ask about how the other person thinks, what the other person likes to do, and is a great way to get to know someone.
Where Should We Begin
Where Should We Begin? is a conversation card game created by Esther Perel, a celebrated psychotherapist known for her work on relationships and intimacy. The game draws inspiration from her podcast and book of the same name, where she explores the complexities of romantic relationships through real-life counseling sessions.
The game features a deck of cards with carefully crafted questions and prompts designed to spark meaningful and sometimes profound conversations. Each card focuses on different aspects of a relationship, from everyday experiences and future aspirations to deeper emotional topics. The intention is to help couples navigate and enrich their connection by encouraging honest and reflective dialogue.
The cards are organized into categories, making it easy to select topics that suit the mood or depth of conversation you’re aiming for. Whether you’re looking to break the ice, address specific issues, or simply enjoy a thoughtful discussion, Where Should We Begin? offers a structured yet flexible approach to connecting with your partner on a deeper level.
| Helpful communication tool? | YES |
|---|---|
| Fun to play? | YES |
| Would you recommend it to friends? | YES |
| Best for which stage of the relationship? | Any, as long as you’re comfortable being a little vulnerable. |
| Rating from 1-5 | 5 |
Overall Thoughts: Where Should We Begin? Was created by psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel, so it’s no wonder that my partner and I had a great time playing it, and maybe even less surprising that we felt so much more connected after playing this for a couple of hours.
This game includes a large deck of cards with prompts to start conversations. In addition to these cards, a six-sided die provides a perspective for you to answer the prompt from. This was both a fun element and an added challenge for some cards. My partner and I tell stories about before we met, but it was interesting to go one step further and actually try to answer as my teenage self.
This game really allows you the choice to delve as deeply into your personal history as you’d like, but it doesn’t give you much room to be evasive or dishonest if you play it right. The card+die combination works so well as a reflective tool. Even when it took me a moment to come up with an answer, there was always a specific answer I could give, whether it was a pet peeve, something I liked, or a story to share.
The cards are divided into a few categories, some more reflective, some more risque, and so forth. This added a little bit of intrigue to the game, since we never knew what the next prompt would be. The questions felt approachable and mostly easy to answer, but always revealing of something authentic about myself or my partner.
Especially for those who have trouble opening up without prompting, or those who struggle to ask questions beyond the typical “So… tell me about yourself,” Where Should We Begin? Is a great way to spend a relaxing at-home date night.
The Hygge Game
The Hygge Game is a conversation game inspired by the Danish concept of “hygge,” which is all about coziness, comfort, and enjoying simple pleasures with others. The game is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for gatherings with friends, family, or a romantic partner.
The Hygge Game consists of cards with questions and prompts that encourage players to share personal stories, reflect on their lives, and discuss topics that foster deeper connections. The questions are generally light-hearted and meant to spark positive, meaningful conversations that align with the hygge philosophy of enjoying the moment and connecting with others.
| Helpful communication tool? | YES |
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| Fun to play? | Not overly exciting, a little dull |
| Would you recommend it to friends? | Probably not |
| Best for which stage of the relationship? | Casual, friends, family |
| Rating from 1-5 | 2 |
Overall Thoughts: Not overly impressed, but I would play it if nothing else was around. I was disappointed with the originality of the questions. For me, the questions were generic and lacked the depth I’ve seen in other conversation games.
We’re Not Really Strangers
We’re Not Really Strangers is a popular conversation game designed to deepen connections between people. It consists of a deck of cards with questions and prompts that encourage players to share personal stories, thoughts, and feelings. The game is divided into three levels, each one progressively more intimate, helping players build trust and understanding as they move through the game.
Level 1 focuses on perceptions, with questions that help players get to know each other on a surface level. Level 2 dives deeper into personal stories and experiences, while Level 3 is about reflecting on the relationship between the players and what they’ve learned during the game.
“We’re Not Really Strangers” is often used by couples, friends, and even strangers who want to break through small talk and connect more meaningfully. It’s especially popular in dating and relationship contexts for fostering deeper conversations and emotional intimacy.
| Helpful communication tool? | MAYBE |
|---|---|
| Fun to play? | YES |
| Would you recommend it to friends? | YES |
| Best for which stage in the relationship? | Dating singles and couples in their first 6 months |
| Rating from 1-5 | 4 |
Overall Thoughts: I found the structure of this game so interesting. There are decks of cards, each with questions of varying depth. Mixed into these are “wild card” prompts that ask the players to do things like draw a picture, give one another a compliment, or call someone on speakerphone.
The first deck is titled “Perception”. The questions ask you to make lighthearted assumptions about your game partner, and even though my partner and I live together, we still made some incorrect guesses. The rules say to play at least 15 cards from each level before moving on to the next one, so we had a pretty long chat before it was even time to consider moving on a level.
Level 2 is titled “Connection,” and it asks questions that get the players talking a little more about their aspirations, interests, and things of that nature. Getting a little more personal while still keeping it pretty lighthearted overall. These were fun and made us remember what it was like having those first “get-to-know-you” conversations at the beginning of our relationship.
The last deck, Level 3, is titled “Reflection,”, and these were definitely the most interesting of the three decks. The questions are similar to the first deck, but with the added context that you’ve spent time chatting with one another, making our answers much different than they might have been an hour before. For instance, there’s a card that just says: “How would you describe me to a stranger?”
Although this seems best suited to those still getting to know each other, I had a lot of fun playing this game. Overall I’d recommend it to anyone looking to get to know someone new, or looking to uncover a few new things about a friend or partner.
Conclusion
Choosing the right conversation game can help you gain insight into how you connect with others, whether you’re deepening a relationship or simply enjoying a night with friends and family. Each game reviewed offers something unique.
While some games may be more suited for light-hearted fun, others are crafted to encourage deeper, more meaningful conversations. Experiment with these options and discover which game resonates most with your group, making your conversations both enjoyable and enriching.
