Most people like to play. And given the chance to play while learning at the same time, most would be more than happy to oblige. As far as playful learning goes, it’s safe to say that nothing fits the bill better than board games – they’re great tools for having fun and enabling discovery, aren’t they? So why not think about taking a trip down the nostalgia lane by playing board games with your partner?

Take a Break from Technology

Laptops, smartphones and TVs are just a few of the gadgets that get in the way of close interaction between couples. You might want to spend some time chatting with your partner, but taking a break from your gadgets may prove difficult. When you’re playing a board game together, you have to sit together, usually while facing one another, and interact. You’ll have so much fun together that neither of you will realize how the hours flew by while your devices were away.

Do Something Different

Going out for dinner, watching movies and shopping are all great activities for couples, but they become monotonous after a while. Besides, it may not be possible for you and your partner to go out every weekend. Rather than get bored just sitting at the couch, why not try something new and interesting? You’re spoilt for choice as far as board games go, which means you’ll hardly ever get bored.

Learn Something New About Your Partner

One of the best ways to explore peoples’ behaviors is to get them to play together. Board games can help you explore your partner’s beliefs, opinions, preferences, hopes e.t.c. It’s never too soon (or too late) to discover something interesting about your significant other, and it won’t take you much effort.

Great for Intimacy

Think of playing board games with your partner as the precursor to your foreplay. An evening of game playing with you and your significant other is a great way to have fun and relax together. As the game goes on, you have the chance to flirt with and tease each other as much as you want to. Who knows what follows afterwards? An argument over who won could make way for a pillow fight later on, and the rest will follow.

When was the last time you took part in a board game? Remember how much fun you had whenever you were playing Scrabble or the Port Poyal Board Game? If you’ve never tried doing the same with your partner, now is the time — these games provide great opportunities for interaction, bonding and having fun, all at the same time.