Arcades, board games, picnics, oh my!

Have you had trouble getting a chance to connect with your significant other? Are you guilty (as we all are) of sitting all evening on the couch with your laptops and don’t spend time together? Trying to brainstorm for something fun to do that won’t be too expensive but isn’t too cutesy? Tara Block has curated an awesome list of date ideas for everyone, whether you’re a homebody or social butterfly.

A new study on play and relationships has found that playfulness may be key to attracting a significant other. Among the survey participants (ages 18-26), three traits stood out as topping their lists of traits they sought in a mate: “sense of humor,” “fun-loving,” and “playful.” And you don’t need a study to tell you that it’s good for your relationship when you and your man are laughing while enjoying a game night in or getting physical while playing an outdoor sport together. If you’re stuck in a humdrum dating rut, we’ve got 29 playful date ideas to get those friendly competition juices flowing and bring that spark back into your love life.

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1. Go to a Carnival

2. Have a Scrabble Night in

3. Play a Game of Croquet

4. Go Paintball Shooting Together

5. Team Up For Trivia Night

6. Go Bowling

7. Play Shuffleboard

8. Get Twisted Up With Twister

9. Play Minigolf

10. Go to a Bingo Night

11. Play Badminton

12. Play Strip Poker

13. Have a Jenga and Wine Night

14. Go on a Scavenger Hunt

15. Play Bocce Ball

16. Play Wii Together

17. Go Go-Kart Racing

18. Play Corn Hole

19. Go Laser Tagging

20. Play Tennis Together

21. Go to an Arcade

22. Work on a Puzzle Together

23. Play Pool at a Bar

24. Have a Board Game Picnic

25. Play a Game of Wiffle Ball

26. Have a Ping-Pong Match

27. Play Chess

28. Play Horseshoes

29. Gamble at a Casino

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