It’s true; being playful with your lover can lead to first dates and love’s longevity equally. Indeed, according to research at Penn State, playfulness ranks up high with a sense of humour and being fun loving as traits people look in potential dates. Being a gamer, then, puts you on the front foot from the start. With that in mind, here are 4 IDEAL date night ideas for gaming lovers.
GAME NIGHT
Sure, going out is great, but when both you and your date love gaming, there’s no better (cheaper and more convenient, too) way to spend a date night with bottoms firmly rooted to the sofa, console controllers in hand. All you need is a few gaming ideas, snacks, and music to make your date at least a little romantic. You can opt to play a game you both love or try something unique. Either way, play the game casually to have fun and not necessarily to compete against each other; that only ends in tears.
ATTEND A FESTIVAL
We don’t want to generalise, particularly with the target audience of those reading this article, but gamers do tend to be a little hermit-like in their approach to leaving the house. So, attending an event is a creative way to break your gaming routine. It’s also an excellent tip to create endless memories, try new food, and listen to new music. But what if you don’t know what event to attend?
Well, you could do worse than letting Date Night Decider help you. Created by the creative people at Betway, the tool enables you to pick a date night idea based on your budget. You can choose a budget of £0-£40, £50-£90 or £100+. Next up is a wheel that you spin to reveal a few exciting date night ideas. Spin it again, and you’ll get a list of events to attend based on where in the UK you live.
FILM FUN
Film nights never get old, right? And in this age of Netflix and chill, a date in front of the screen doesn’t have to be expensive. Figure out which flicks your partner loves and either get tickets to your local cinema or simply buy the title on your streaming service of choice. To stay on theme, consider a video game-inspired film, of which, these days, there are many.
ATTEND AN ESPORTS EVENT
Esports is the biggest thing in the world of gaming presently, make no mistake. Luckily, it’s a growing industry in the UK, meaning there’s always an event to attend, any night of the week, if you look hard enough. So, find a tournament involving a game you and your date can enjoy and buy tickets. Voyeuristic, sure, but there’s some fun in that sometimes, right?
