Top 10 Games for a Perfectly Platonic ValGal-Pal-entine’s Day!

“What is Galentine’s Day?” you ask… well, it’s a day to celebrate the joy of female friendship, love and loyalty. Since its introduction by Leslie Knope of the hit TV show, Parks and Recreation, this newly coined holiday has gained popularity, spawning an official yearly celebration of platonic love!

Galentine’s Day, or—more inclusively—Palentine’s Day is to Valentine’s Day what Friendsgiving is to Thanksgiving: an opportunity to honour and celebrate the love we have for our sidekicks, mates, compadres, and buddies. In other words, it’s the perfect opportunity to share a glorious giggle fest over games and grub!

Grab your best buds, some sweets, snacks and sips, and take a peek at our Top 10 Games for the best Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day Game Night.

WARM UP ROUND

Spot It! /Dobble—Friends

Age: 6+/Players: 2–8/Duration: <15 minutes

The title says it all! A perfect game to get start the evening with your pals and/or gals, Spot It!/Dobble—Friends is an exclusive version of the classic game of Spot It!/Dobble, that brings back the nostalgia of the iconic ’90s sitcom. Easy to learn and quick to teach, Spot It!/Dobble—Friends will test your speed and observation skills and includes a collaborative mini game. Whether you play against opponents or play as a team, you’re sure to have tons of laughs!

Happy Salmon

Age: 6+/Players: 3–8/Duration: <15 minutes

Happy Salmon is a party game you’ll learn to play in just seconds, but that you’ll want to play for hours! Fun, and funny, and so irresistible that it will draw a crowd anywhere you play. Perfect to get the party started with your BFFs.

DOWN ’N DIRTY

For the Girls

Age: 17+/Players: 3–20/Duration: 30–90 minutes

Sorry fellas! This one’s For the Girls™! In this adult party game by What Do You Meme?®, picture grown up, hilarious, original spins on sleepover classics. You’ll cry with laughter as you find out which of your friends dares to prank an ex or reveal their most embarrassing secret, has (or has never) participated in an embarrassing fad, or has the hottest dad. ?

Incohearent

Age: 17+/Players: 2–20+/Duration: 30–90 minutes

Incohearent™ is the adult party game by What Do You Meme® that will get you talking! Let the laughs begin as you compete to make sense out of gibberish from one of three categories—kinky, party and pop culture. Each card has a combination of words on the front that, when recited out loud, sound like the phrase written on the back. For example, try reciting “thirds teeth or stay” out loud. Can you hear the hidden phrase? Listen closely … you’ve been saying, “thirsty Thursday.”

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Fun Facts

Age: 8+/Players: 4–8/Duration: 15–30 minutes

From the creator of the popular party game Just One, Fun Facts is a simple and fun party game that promises tons of laughter! During the game, you’ll try to guess the answers your teammates will give to a common question. You’ll then rank everyone’s answers in ascending order. Perfect for a night in with friends, Fun Facts, will reveal hilarious anecdotes about the people you thought you knew, yourself included!

Totem: The Feel Good Game

Age: 8+/Players: 4–8/Duration: 15–30 minutes

Totem: The Feel Good Game, presents a unique concept, where everyone wins. Imagine your friends revealing all the things they love most about you, as you create a personal Totem that reflects the very best of your personality. Sure to bring on warm and fuzzy feelings of love and appreciation, Totem: The Feel Good Game is perfect for an evening of friendship-boosting fun.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK

Just One

Age: 8+/Players: 3–7+/Duration: 15–30 minutes

Quick to explain and simple to play, Just One is the perfect cooperative party game to play with friends. Play as a team to discover mystery words and get the best score. Light and fun, this is a game you’ll want to have at all your game nights!

Unlock!

Age: 10+/Players: 1–6/Duration: 60 minutes

Did you know that you can enjoy the escape room experience from the comfort of home? Unlock! features a series of cooperative games that engage the same critical thinking parts of the brain as an escape room. Bring a little excitement to your evening by solving riddles, and cracking codes, all around your favourite table. With more than a dozen versions available, you’ll have many opportunities to cozy up for an adventure with friends!

SUPER CHILL

Azul—Master Chocolatier

Age: 8+/Players: 2–4/Duration: 30–45 minutes

Who doesn’t want chocolate for Valentine’s Day? This limited edition of the classic game Azul takes on the essence of a sweet treat. Beautifully crafted, Azul—Master Chocolatier includes a variation that brings a special flavour to each round.

Maui

Age: 8+/Players: 2–4/Duration: 30–45 minutes

Pack your bags, girlfriend! We are headed to Maui, a paradise where you can relax and enjoy the magnificent beaches the island has to offer. Tourists and locals need your help to find the perfect spots for their towels on the beach. Place them close to the ocean, under the shade of trees or umbrellas and discover hidden treasure buried in the sand!

No matter who you plan to spend this V/G/Palentine’s Day with, it’s always more fun with a game!

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