Did you know that playfulness may be the key to attracting a mate [1]? According to a study, three traits stood out as topping participants' lists of traits they sought in a mate: "sense of humor," "fun-loving," and "playful." But you don't need a study to tell you that it's good for your relationship when you and your significant other are laughing while enjoying a game night in or getting physical [2] while playing an outdoor sport together. If you're stuck in a humdrum dating rut, we've got 30 playful date ideas to get those friendly competition juices flowing and bring that spark back into your love life [3].

Go to a Carnival

Stay In and Play Scrabble

Play a Game of Croquet

Fire Up Some Paintball

Team Up For Trivia Night

Go Bowling

Play Shuffleboard

Get Twisted Up With Twister

Play Minigolf

Go to a Bingo Night

Play Badminton

Play Poker (Stripping Optional)

Pair Jenga and Wine

Go on a Scavenger Hunt

Play Bocce Ball

Play Video Games Together

Go Go-Kart Racing

Play Corn Hole

Go Laser Tagging

Play Tennis Together

Go to an Arcade

Work on a Puzzle Together

Play Pool at a Bar

Have a Board Game Cocktail Hour

Play a Game of Wiffle Ball

Have a Ping-Pong Match

Play Chess

Play Horseshoes

Hit the Slots at a Casino

Play Marco Polo