30 DIY Valentine’s Day Games That Everyone Will Love
Even adults can join the fun!
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Valentine's Day evokes images of candlelit moments, red roses, and romantic dinners. However, the holiday is about all types of love, whether it's romantic, familial, or platonic. When considering ways to make Valentine's Day memorable for your children, why not incorporate a variety of activities? This includes baking Valentine's Day desserts, having a Valentine's Day movie night, creating Valentine's Day crafts, and, of course, playing the best Valentine's Day games!
Maybe you're planning a quiet night at home with the family or you're throwing a Valentine's Day party for your kids. You could even be looking for something sweet to do during a Galentine's Day shindig with your BFFs. No matter how you're honoring this love-filled holiday, playing family-friendly Valentine's Day games will make the celebration a lot more memorable.
You can DIY a board game or themed bottle toss for your family to play, or download a few simple printables if you're short on time. Then there are games that are a bit more active, like a silly balloon pop challenge or a fun spin on Twister. It doesn't matter who you'll be hanging out with on the holiday, you're covered with these Valentine's Day game ideas.
Have even more fun in February with these ideas:
Cupid's Arrow
Take a cue from Cupid and set up this fun competition for your kiddos! The blogger has directions on how to make a bow and arrow set out of craft sticks, dental floss, and Q-tips.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Valentine's Day Skeeball
Turn your home into a festive carnival this February by giving this activity a go. The main structure is made of foam core, so it’s simple to put together before you decorate to your heart's desire!
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Human Tic-Tac-Toe
Forget using a pint-sized board and markers to play tic-tac-toe. This life-sized V-Day version of the classic game uses the players as the Xs and Os and a tape-marked floor as the board. The "kisses" and "hugs" are so fitting for Valentine's Day!
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Valentine Memory Game
Matching games are always a fun memory challenge, and this one uses cards featuring adorable Valentine’s animals and symbols. Playing is simple—just flip over two cards and find a match!
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
Valentine's Day Bean Bag Toss
It's time to toss some bean bags! Except this one is themed for Valentine's Day, with adorable monsters and hearts galore.
Valentine's Day Bingo
Sure, conversation hearts make for a pretty great snack, but they also work quite nicely for a game of bingo! The first person to mark five Valentine’s Day icons in a row with their candy wins!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Minute To Win It Valentine Tournament
This Valentine's Day-themed 'Minute To Win It' tournament features six fun games using conversation hearts that range from very easy to difficult. The kids can face off in these games, which include Valentine Heart Stack, Water Bottle Shake Down, Heart Stand Up, and more.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Valentine’s Day I Spy Game
Here's an I Spy game you can play right at home for Valentine's Day. You just choose a heart graphic from the bottom key and count how many of them are in the main image box.
Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.
Famous Besties and Couples Memory Game
Valentine's Day is just as much about bestie couples as it is about couple couples—hello, Galentine's Day! In that spirit, this fun memory game has you matching famous duos.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Valentine’s Day Word Search
Kids and adults alike can exercise their brains with this sweet printable Valentine's Day word search. It features 21 Valentine's words and phrases like "Love," "Hearts," and "Candy" hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forward, or backward. Challenge participants to race against the clock for an added layer of fun, and reward the winner with Valentine's candy.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Mittens and Kisses Game
This game is such a cute way to entertain a group of little ones! The central goal: see which team can unwrap and eat their kisses first. The central foil: they're wearing mittens!
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Valentine's Day Mad Libs
To anyone who says Mad Libs isn’t a game, we beg to differ! This special festive version is just the silly activity you need to get everyone cracking up.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Valentine’s Day Word Scramble
Have everyone work those brain muscles with this word teaser game. Either have everyone unscramble the words on their own or set a timer and see who can get them all first!
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Bean Bag Heart Game
This blogger learned this game from a grandma who called it "heart attack," but don't worry—it's simply about tossing the bags! She has three different ways to play that are suitable for people of all ages.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Crack the Code
Can you crack the code? These adorable monster printables have secret notes that bring the idea of Valentine's Day to the next level.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Valentine Candy Relay Race
Get everyone up and moving! A relay race involving candy is a classic indoor party game, and it can accommodate either your family or a larger group of people.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Don't Eat Pete!
A game that requires eating candy? Sign us up! Just beware—you lose if you eat the candy that belongs to “Pete” the Valentine’s monster!
Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
Spot the Hearts Game
Valentine’s Day is all about hearts, of course, and this game is no exception. All you need are some heart stickers, placed around your house. See if your family members can find all the hearts!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Valentine's Day Guess Who Game
If you remember playing Guess Who back in the day, you can share this printable Valentine's Day version with your family.
Get the tutorial at Willowday.
Valentine's Day Ring Toss
Perfect for a party or just a fun night at home, this Valentine’s Day ring toss in candy-colored hues is sure to delight your whole family.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
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