Three board games I'm playing this Valentine's Day

I prefer settling down with cozy board games on Valentine's Day: a cheese and charcuterie board to one side, a glass of red on the other, and an evening rolling dice? I'd swoon.

There are plenty of board games I'd recommend, but three in particular I'll be breaking out for my wife and I. Besides being some of the best board games for couples to play on the most romantic day of 2026, they're just as good at any time and are must-have additions for any collection.

Of all these, The Hobbit: There & Back Again is the one I've enjoyed most over the past few months; it was one of our top board games in 2025. While it's more competitive than I'd usually go for on a romantic holiday like Valentine's, it's the perfect game to cozy up together with.

It's also one of the rare few you can feasibly play on the sofa — all you need is a coffee or side table to roll dice on. For more suggestions, don't miss the best 2-player board games or the best card games.

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