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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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Now, let's discuss the concepts mentioned in the article about Galentine's Day games.
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 is often marked by gatherings, parties, and activities that celebrate the bond between women.
Galentine's Day Games
The article suggests several games that can be played to celebrate Galentine's Day. Here are the games mentioned:
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Parks and Recreation Marathon-Drinking Game: This game involves binge-watching the TV show "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 variation of the classic beer pong game, but instead of beer, you use Prosecco, a sparkling wine. It adds a bubbly twist to the game and can be a fun activity to enjoy with your friends.
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Galentine's Bingo: This is a bingo game specifically designed for Galentine's Day. It involves completing various activities or tasks, such as talking to people you wouldn't normally talk to, taking shots, and taking group selfies. The game can be played in person or via Zoom.
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Karaoke: Karaoke is a popular activity where participants sing along to their favorite songs. The article suggests having a karaoke party with your friends, either in person or via Zoom, and including the song "Time After Time" from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" as a must-have for Galentine's Day.
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Drink & Draw: Drink & Draw is a game where players draw and guess at every turn, with the drawings becoming more hilarious as the drinks flow. It involves drawing crazy combinations of scenarios for others to guess. This game can add a fun and creative element to your Galentine's Day celebration.
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Booze 'N' Babes: Booze 'N' Babes is a game similar to Jenga, where players pull pieces from a stack and perform the action written on the piece. The actions can range from dancing on a table to telling two truths and one lie. It can be a fun and entertaining game to play with your friends.
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Dirty Minds: Dirty Minds is a game where players guess clean answers to clues that have a hidden, suggestive meaning. It can be a humorous and engaging game to play with a group of friends.
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Sex and the City Trivia: This game tests your knowledge of the popular TV show "Sex and the City." It can be a fun way to reminisce about the show and challenge your friends' knowledge.
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Ridiculous Expositions: Ridiculous Expositions is a game where players sound out dirty phrases hidden within seemingly innocent sentences. It can lead to hilarious and entertaining moments during your Galentine's Day celebration.
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What? Girls Night Edition: What? Girls Night Edition is a game that 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. It can be a fun and interactive game to play with your friends.
These games offer a variety of options to make your Galentine's Day celebration enjoyable and memorable. Whether you choose to play them in person or virtually, they can help create a festive and entertaining atmosphere for you and your gal pals.
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