Game Night In Insert

GAME NIGHT IN DATE NIGHT IN BOX

DATE GUIDE

Hosted By

Michael Bolton & Zooey Deschanel MONDAYS 10|9c

WELCOME TO YOUR GAME NIGHT IN! There is nothing wrong with a little healthy competition and tonight you will have the opportunity to play some unique and completely customizable games together! We have planned several activities so get ready to set the mood, enjoy a custom curated dinner menu, and so much more!

For this game night box, we are so excited to have teamed up with the new ABC show The Celebrity Dating Game! Hosted by actress Zooey Deschanel and singer-songwriter Michael Bolton, The Celebrity Dating Game offers a wry wink at modern dating with a star-studded

roster of celebrity singles from television,

music, comedy, reality TV and feature film in their pursuit to find love. Be sure to watch The Celebrity Dating Game on Mondays at 10|9c on ABC. If you received this date as a gift and enjoy your night, we would love for you to join us again next month! Thanks to all of you for allowing us to help build memories with you and your significant other.

Till Next Month!

From the Date Night In Team

DATE NIGHT ITINERARY SET THE MOOD TAKE A QUICK MOMENT AND CREATE SOME AMBIANCE FOR YOUR DATE TONIGHT!

COOK YOUR SUGGESTED DINNER RECIPES OUR FRIENDS AT OFF THE PEPPER HAVE PREPARED A CUSTOM CURATED DATE NIGHT MENU FOR YOU TO ENJOY!

PREPARE YOUR BLOCKS TIME TO GET CREATIVE! WE HOPE YOU WILL SHARE SOME OF YOUR IDEAS BY USING #DATENIGHTINBOX ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM.

SINK MY SHIP! WE ARE PUTTING OUR OWN TWIST ON THIS GAME! TRY TO SINK YOUR PARTNER’S SHIPS!

TUMBLING TOWERS PLAY YOUR FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TUMBLING TOWERS GAME. STEADY HANDS ARE THE OBJECT OF THIS GAME.

WORD SCRAMBLE EXPAND YOUR VOCAB IN THIS VERSION OF WORD SCRAMBLE!

SCRAMBLE FRAME CREATE A SPECIAL KEEPSAKE TO REMEMBER YOUR NIGHT.

PUZZLE TIME COMPLETE YOUR PUZZLE FROM ABC’S THE CELEBRITY DATING GAME.

REFLECTION & WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT DON’T WANT DATE NIGHT TO END?! EXPLORE THESE IDEAS FOR FUTURE FUN!

SET THE MOOD We have created a custom playlist for your night! Head over to our website, datenightinbox.com/gamenight and hit play on your Game Night playlist.

Open your Funky Chunky popcorn mix and enjoy it during the duration of your game night!

Also, consider the space where your date will take place. You’re going to need a good table or tray to play your games. Dim the lights a bit, and get ready to enjoy your night!

COOK YOUR SUGGESTED DINNER RECIPES We’ve included custom recipes provided by culinary experts Off The Pepper! These recipes are perfect for a game night with an Off The Pepper twist.

Husband and wife duo, Virginia and Joshua Townsend, have been in the cooking world for over ten years. They have a passion for food and the idea of using it to bring others together. Feel free to follow their journey on Instagram @offthepepper or at offthepepper.com.

Our hope is that you will be inspired through the Townsends’ passion for delicious food and will even use this recipe card again in the future. Have fun cooking and enjoy!

BUILDING BLOCKS Locate your Tumbling Tower set and split up the pieces equally.

Then, consider the categories below. Each of you will write a few blocks per category; be creative and think outside the box!

If you get stuck, we’ve provided some examples. When you finish writing, be sure to place each piece with the written side down in a pile between you. With each of your last 6 pieces, follow the directions under “Essential Relationship Questions.” You can make this game as sweet or as saucy as you want; do whatever would benefit your relationship most.

If you’re not in the mood to customize the set on your own, head to our website datenightinbox.com/gamenight for questions and activities that are ready to print with instructions included.

Categories: Truth, Dare, Command, Request, Challenge, Free Choice

Examples to get you started…

Truth- What is one talent you wish you possessed? What is your most embarrassing moment? If you only had 24 hours left to live, what would you do?

Dare- Go to the kitchen and eat something that is not meant to be eaten alone (mustard, pepper, etc). Speak with a fake accent for the next ten minutes.

Command- French kiss for 2 minutes. Snap a sexy selfie. Remove one article of clothing.

Request- Wake me up with coffee in bed! Serenade me. Describe a fantasy you have.

Challenge- Tease me for one minute, then stop! Balance on one foot for a full minute, blindfolded.

Free Choice- Exactly as it seems, write anything of your choice!

Once complete, don’t play yet! Move to your next activity!

SINK MY SHIP You probably thought you were going to play Tumbling Towers next, but, surprise! It’s time to play Sink My Ship! First, arrange your box as a barrier.

Next, each player will take 7 pieces (yours, your partner’s, it doesn’t matter!) from the customized blocks, keeping them face down.

Using your included pencils, draw two lines on the blank side of the wood, splitting them into three equal sections.

You’ll each need to take a grid sheet and tape the sheet to your side of the box barrier.

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side 2

On the bottom grid on your side, arrange pieces into the following ships: 2-1 piece 1-2 pieces 1-3 pieces Now you’re ready to play Sink My Ship!

Take turns calling out coordinates from the “Date Night In Ocean”.

If you’re calling a shot, use your top grid to keep track of which coordinates have been played by marking hits with an X and misses with an O. Once your ship gets hit, use your pencil to mark that location on the wood with an X; and, when your partner SINKS your ship, you must flip over the ship and do whatever it says! If a ship with two or three pieces is sunk, complete all of them. Winner will sink all of their opponent’s ships first!

TUMBLING TOWER Set up your tower by placing 3 x 3 blocks, alternating horizontally and diagonally. Whoever places the last piece takes the first turn!

Take one block from any level of the tower (except for the top row) and read what it says out loud. Answer the truth, do the dare, get creative with your free choices, etc. Once the block has been played, place it on the top level in order to complete it.

You may use your pencils to push out the pieces.

The round ends when the tower falls completely; and the person who made the tower fall is the loser!

Feel free to play several rounds in order to complete as many challenges as possible. Don’t forget - we included a pencil so you can erase your blocks and play again.

WORD SCRAMBLE SET UP- Locate your letter tiles and place them all face down on a flat surface. Each person draws 1 tile. The person to draw a tile closest to their first initial will take the turn first. Each person draws 6 more face down tiles to have a total of 7, placing them away from your partner’s sight. Place your word scramble board in front of you, taking note of the BONUS words included on the board. Each bonus word is worth 30 points.

BONUS WORDS: ABC, CELEBRITY, DATING, GAME TAKING TURNS- Spell out a word, placing it on the board (first turn should intersect with the center star). Words may be horizontal or vertical but not diagonal. Your aim is to tally up the most points per word according to the number on each tile. Draw face down tiles, keeping your total at 7 tiles at the conclusion of each turn. Each new word added must intersect with an existing word. All existing words must stay valid throughout the game. Take turns until all tiles are used. If you wish to exchange tiles for new ones at any point during the game, you may use a turn to exchange as many tiles as you’d like rather than creating a new word on the board.

TALLY POINTS - Add up all points gained from words created, BONUS words, and bonus tiles on your board. Name your winner!

Play as many times as you’d like!

SCRAMBLE FRAME KEEPSAKE To commemorate your fun tonight, locate the included frame and use a word from your Scramble Game or create an entirely new word intersection, place a small dab of glue on the back of each tile, arrange each letter, and let dry.

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PUZZLE TIME! Last but not least, it’s time to complete your included puzzle from ABC’s The Celebrity Dating Game. Assemble the pieces to reveal the full picture!

ENJOY YOUR NIGHT! REFLECTION TA K E A M O M EN T T O RE F L E C T O N Y O U R G A ME NIGHT IN. DISC USS TH ESE QU E S T I O N S T O G E T H E R:

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Who is more competitive? How does this factor into your

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Did this date push you a bit out of your comfort zone? If so,

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What are ways you can be more playful and creative in your

relationship? how did it feel? relationship?

CONTINUE YOUR DATE NIGHT H ER E AR E SO M E W A Y S T O C O N T I N U E Y O U R D AT E NIGHT :

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Play more rounds of Tumbling Towers & Sink My Ship.

Tune in to Celebrity Dating Game and make a mini date night for the future.

Don’t forget to share pictures from your date with our hashtag #datenightinbox on social media.

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