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10 Galentine's Day Games To Celebrate Your Gal Pals
Celebrate your Galentines with a game that proves they are beautiful, tropical fish.
by Abi Berwager Schreier
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There are many reasons to love Parks and Recreation. The writing is top-notch, the characters are all great, Leslie Knope is a girl-power icon, and perhaps the most important reason — Galentine’s Day was invented. Leslie wanted to truly show her girls that it’s always “ovaries before brovaries,” and she did so by dedicating a special day just for them. Honor your besties and Leslie Knope’s favorite holiday by throwing your own party — which can be virtual this year — with these Galentine’s Day games for adults. She’ll be so proud of you, “you beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful muskox.”
What's so cool about this holiday is that it went from completely fictional to an actual recognized national holiday on Feb. 13, just like Leslie Knope said it should. Whether it's to just celebrate the love of your friends, or to commiserate about being single the day before the official holiday of romance, Galentine's Day is the best day of the year for girlfriends. There are mimosas, snacks, music, gifts, and of course games. Doesn't that sound better than some stuffy dinner reservation at a steak house? Happy Galentine's Day to you and yours, friends. Enjoy these games at your official Galentine's Day party — whether that be via Zoom, or in person once we are officially out of the pandemic.
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Parks and Recreation Marathon-Drinking Game
What better day to binge-watch Parks and Recreation than on the official holiday coined by the show? Perhaps every time Leslie gives Ann a "compliment," Tom says one of his made-up words, Ron talks about how much he hates the government, or every time Chris says "literally," you should take a shot or a sip of your drink.
This can even be done virtually with Google Hangouts or Zoom, just make sure everyone starts the episode at the same time.
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Prosecco Pong
What's better than beer pong? Prosecco Pong, of course. You and your gals will be laughing in no time while playing this bubbly take on an old classic.
Better keep this one in the arsenal for next Galentine's Day unless your Galentine is a roommate you already live with. It may be pretty hard to do this one over Zoom.
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Galentine's Bingo
Of course someone on Etsy was creative enough to come up with an officially unofficial Galentine's Day Bingo game. Though you'll have to "go out" to do most of these, you'll have a blast talking to people you normally wouldn't talk to, taking shots, and taking group selfies on Galentine's Day.
This one is definitely doable via Zoom. Just send the download to your gals or print them at your house and snail mail them before the big day.
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Karaoke
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Though nobody could ever top Ann and April's rendition of "Time After Time," you sure can try with your own karaoke party (in-person or via Zoom) with all of your besties. This song has to be on the list or it just isn't Galentine's Day.
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Drink & Draw
Or, you know, do drink and draw, because obviously that's so much more fun — especially if you're not a gifted artist. In Don't Drink and Draw, every player draws and guesses at every turn and the drawings get more and more hilarious as the drinks keep flowing. There is a "person, action, and location" card for each round and you'll be drawing crazy combinations of scenarios for everyone to guess what they are.
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Booze 'N' Babes
You may have to keep this one on the back burner for next Galentine's Day when we (hopefully) aren't in a pandemic to do the ones like "wink at a guy," but this Jenga-like game is super fun. As you pull the pieces from the stack, you'll have to perform the action on the piece, like dance on a table, tell two truths and one lie, shotgun a beer, and many other laugh-inducing things. Booze 'N' Babes is the perfect Galentine's Day game that could also be kept in the closet for a bachelorette party when someone finds a Valentine and gets engaged. Of course, you'll still celebrate Galentine's Day — ovaries before brovaries.
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Dirty Minds
When you get a group of gals together, you can guarantee there'll be some dirty talk. So challenge everyone with the hilarious game of Dirty Minds, "where the clues and answers are clean, but your mind is dirty."
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Sex and the City Trivia
Most women in their 30s and 40s "grew up" with everyone's favorite group of gals: Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. Put your SATC knowledge to the test with this Sex and the City trivia game. Maybe pull out that coveted pink velvet DVD collection set and have a marathon while you're at it.
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Ridiculous Expositions
Get into two teams and sound out dirty phrases with Ridiculous Expositions, the hilarious game where there are dirty phrases lurking beneath the surface of these seemingly innocent sentences. It will be "sofa king awe sum."
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What? The Game
With a general question, a fill-in-the-blank question, and a "sticky situation" question where you tell a story, What? Girls Night Edition is perfect for your Galentine's Day party, whether your friends tell the whole truth and nothing but, or make up crazy, hilarious stories. The "questioner" picks their favorite response, and then has to guess who the author of the response is.
For this to work virtually, you may have to ensure every person owns this game. Galentine's Day gift?
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Galentine's Day
Galentine's Day is a holiday that originated from the TV show Parks and Recreation. It is celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day, and is dedicated to celebrating female friendships. The holiday was popularized by the character Leslie Knope, who wanted to show appreciation for her female friends. Galentine's Day has gained popularity in recent years as a day to honor and celebrate the bonds of friendship among women.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation is a popular American television sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2015. The show follows the lives of the employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department of the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. The series is known for its humor, memorable characters, and positive portrayal of friendship and community. Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, is one of the main characters and is known for her enthusiasm, dedication, and love for her friends.
Galentine's Day Games
This article suggests several games to celebrate Galentine's Day. Here are some of the games mentioned:
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Parks and Recreation Marathon-Drinking Game: This game involves binge-watching episodes of Parks and Recreation and taking a shot or a sip of your drink whenever certain events or phrases occur in the show, such as Leslie giving Ann a compliment or Ron talking about his dislike for the government.
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Prosecco Pong: This is a bubbly take on the classic game of beer pong. Instead of using beer, you use Prosecco, a sparkling wine. The objective is to throw ping pong balls into cups filled with Prosecco.
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Galentine's Bingo: This is an unofficial Galentine's Day Bingo game that can be played with friends. The game involves completing various activities or tasks, such as talking to people you wouldn't normally talk to, taking shots, and taking group selfies.
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Karaoke: Hosting a karaoke party, either in person or via Zoom, is a fun way to celebrate Galentine's Day. You and your friends can sing your favorite songs and have a great time together.
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Drink & Draw: This game involves drawing and guessing at every turn while enjoying drinks. Each round has a "person, action, and location" card, and players draw and guess the combinations of scenarios.
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Booze 'N' Babes: This game is similar to Jenga but with fun and sometimes outrageous actions written on the blocks. As players pull out the blocks, they have to perform the action written on the block.
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Dirty Minds: Dirty Minds is a game where the clues and answers are clean, but the players' minds are meant to interpret them in a dirty way. It's a fun and humorous game that can spark laughter and conversation.
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Sex and the City Trivia: This trivia game is based on the popular TV show Sex and the City. It tests players' knowledge of the show's characters, storylines, and memorable moments.
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Ridiculous Expositions: This game involves sounding out dirty phrases hidden within seemingly innocent sentences. It can lead to hilarious and unexpected interpretations.
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What? Girls Night Edition: This game includes general questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and "sticky situation" questions. Players provide responses, and the questioner has to guess who wrote each response.
These games provide opportunities for laughter, bonding, and creating memorable moments with friends on Galentine's Day.
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