10 Perfect Card Games for Couples

Card games are one of the oldest and cheapest date-night formats there is. These ten two-player games range from slow conversational classics to fast competitive duels, so you can pick whichever mood fits the evening. All you need is a regular deck and someone to share it with.

1

Gin Rummy - 2 players

2 players · Medium · Long

2

Cribbage - 2-4 players

2-4 players · Medium · Long

3

Honeymoon Bridge - 2 players

Honeymoon Bridge

2 players · Hard · Long

4

Piquet - 2 players

2 players · Hard · Long

5

Speed - 2 players

2 players · Easy · Short

6

Egyptian Ratscrew - 2-6 players

Egyptian Ratscrew

2-6 players · Easy · Medium

7

Bezique - 2 players

2 players · Hard · Long

8

German Whist - 2 players

2 players · Medium · Medium

9

Double Solitaire - 2 players

Double Solitaire

2 players · Medium · Medium

10

Russian Bank - 2 players

2 players · Hard · Long

Many of these were literally invented for couples (Honeymoon Bridge is in the name). Keep a pack in your drawer for rainy evenings and travel days.

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