16 Two-Person Games That'll Make Nights In More Fun

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Her work has been featured in publications including BuzzFeed, 29Secrets, and IN Magazine. She has a passion for discovering the best deals and the coolest new items online. If you need a shopping recommendation or an idea for a gift, she’s got your back. When she’s not testing new products, you can find her hanging out with her dog or with her nose in a book.</p>\n","contentFragmentPath":"/content/dam/ctv-ecommerce/content-fragments/authors/en/bianca-guzzo","url":"/shopping/authors/bianca-guzzo.html","fullName":"Bianca Guzzo"}]" last-published-date="Thu Feb 13 11:16:31 EST 2025" :is-printable="false === true"> <template #bodytext> <p>If you’re tired of sitting next to your loved one on the couch, endlessly scrolling on your phones in silence for hours on end, you’re probably not alone. While the freezing winter temperatures tend to keep us inside for days at a time, life can start to feel like you’re just going through the motions with no fun or mental stimulation. </p> <p>Why not shake things up a bit with some new games to play instead of looking at your screens until it’s time to go to bed? 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