12 Fun Sex Games Every Couple Should Try

Maybe your sex life is already great, maybe it's felt a little stale lately, or maybe you've recently realized — thanks, Internet! — that it isn't quite as adventurous as you thought. Either way, a couples sex game or two might be exactly what you need. From role playing to actual board games you can enjoy with your partner (and sometimes friends), here's our rundown of the best sex games for couples.

The Most Popular Sex Games for Couples

1. Sex Dice

Sex dice are a classic you've likely heard of before. One die usually lists body parts — neck, breasts, genitals — while the other lists actions like kissing, blowing, or sucking. Most sets have six sides like standard dice, though some come with more. Whatever you roll, you're obligated to follow through or accept a penalty. Raise the stakes by requiring a piece of clothing removed or a drink taken if you land on something you'd rather skip, like sucking his toes.

In a pinch, you can repurpose an ordinary pair of dice, assigning each number to a body part or action. Our guide to foreplay offers plenty of inspiration. Bonus points if you're the type to own specialty dice with 10-plus sides — it opens up a lot more variety.

2. Strip Pong

Beer pong is a popular drinking game for couples, and you might have fond (or hazy) memories of playing it back in school. Line up cups of water on either end of a long table, and take turns lobbing a ping pong ball toward them. Every successful shot means your partner loses an article of clothing — though you'll be shedding yours too if he's the better shot!

3. Bases Loaded

Give the baseball "bases" system a whole new meaning by trading sexual favors based on how your team performs. If you're both baseball fans, assign a treat to each base, with a home run meaning you go all the way. Even non-fans will find themselves invested in an entirely different kind of game — you might lose track of who's actually winning on screen.

Feel free to adapt this for any sport you both enjoy watching. Just tie different in-game milestones to different activities!

4. Hide and Seek with Sex Toys

This childhood classic gets a serious makeover. Instead of hiding yourselves, hide toys, lingerie, and other accessories throughout the house. Every item your partner finds, he has to use on you (or both of you) before moving to the next. Found lingerie? He gets to dress you in it. This game works especially well if you've just picked up a new vibrator or dildo, or want a low-pressure way to try toys for the first time. Our guide to using a dildo can help 😉

5. Mystery Item

Tie up your partner, slip on a blindfold, and have them lie back and relax. Take turns dragging mystery objects across each other's bodies — sex toys work great, and you can even challenge each other to guess what's being used. Mix in silky fabrics or unexpected kitchen items too. Anything hot or cold adds an extra layer of fun. Using your tongue, or letting your breasts brush across your partner's skin, is a sneaky bonus they won't expect.

6. Strip Twister

Mash up a childhood game with undressing and you've got one of the most iconic sex games out there! Twister challenges you to balance while stretching across the mat to reach matching colors. Instead of being eliminated for losing your balance, lose an article of clothing instead. Before long, you and your partner will be tangled together in various states of undress. There's no real losing here — just plenty of laughter along the way!

7. Not Yet

Need to escape the quickie routine? Try this one. Set a timer — phone, kitchen timer, even the microwave — for at least 10 minutes, maybe longer. Start with foreplay, but no penetration is allowed until that timer goes off! It leaves plenty of room for making out or dry humping. Drawing out foreplay can also set you up to have multiple orgasms!

8. Kidnapping

This one calls for real caution, but done right, it's a genuine thrill. Plan everything in advance. Have your partner "grab" you from home or work at a time when no one's likely to notice, whisking you away in the trunk — or more sensibly, the back seat. The last thing you want is a concerned neighbor calling the police. Careful planning matters here.

As with any BDSM-adjacent game, agree on a safe word beforehand and prioritize everyone's safety. You can extend the role play by heading to a hotel for some excitement away from home. Again, discretion is essential.

Sex Board Games

If you don't mind spending a little money, there's no shortage of sexy games designed for you, your partner, and possibly some willing friends. You could dip into group sex or swinging, or simply use these games to get to know your partner better and think more deliberately about your sex life.

1. Loaded Questions Adult Version

Available at most big-box retailers and on Amazon, the Loaded Questions games challenge you to guess who wrote which answer. The adult edition digs into spicy topics — celebrity crushes, attractive fellow players, and past sexual escapades.

Related: You might also enjoy pairing this with some quiz questions for couples.

2. I Dare You

Renowned sex educator and erotica writer Susie Bright created this game featuring 30 dare cards, each sealed in its own envelope. Open a card, read it aloud, and let it prompt you to share a fantasy and learn something new about your partner. As the product description puts it, "No two lovers will play the cards the same way twice!"

You can order the nicely packaged physical set or grab the cheaper Kindle version to test the waters before committing to the full envelope experience.

3. XXXopoly

Anyone with a mischievous streak has probably wondered how Monopoly could get a sexy makeover — enter XXXopoly. It plays much like the board game you grew up with, except sexual favors replace cash. It's designed strictly for two players.

You don't actually need to buy XXXopoly to get the experience, though — if you already own a standard Monopoly set (and who doesn't?), you can adapt the rules for multiple players. Whenever someone lands on another player's property, they owe an act. Keep it mild for a single property, like a kiss, escalate to groping for a different one, and ramp things up further for properties with houses and hotels.

Landing on Free Parking might mean flashing or stripping for the lucky player. And going bankrupt comes with an ultimate price you decide together in advance — full sex? Oral? Manual stimulation?

4. Love Is Art Kit

This isn't a board game exactly, but it's anything but boring. The Love is Art kit includes a blank canvas, paint, and everything needed to create a one-of-a-kind piece with your partner — one you can actually display afterward! Roll out a large tarp to protect your floors and furniture, lay the canvas on top, and coat your bodies in paint. As you roll and press against the canvas, you'll create lasting artwork and a memory to go with it.

Getting covered in paint is genuinely fun, and watching your partner streaked in color is its own kind of hot. Since the finished piece looks purely abstract, you can hang it proudly — no one, not even your parents, will ever guess its origin. No wonder this has become such a beloved couples sex game!

Sex games are a great way to shake up your sex life, but they're not for everyone. Some couples find them awkward or too silly to enjoy. If you're unsure whether a particular game is worth trying, check secondhand shops — games like Loaded Questions often show up there at a discount. That said, spicing up your sex life doesn't require spending a cent, and we've got plenty of free advice on that front too!

November 17, 2020