Matches: The Online Dating Board Game (2020)

Matches: The Online Dating Board Game is a PG-rated satire of 2010s app-based dating. Players roll the dice and move around a fictional town full of provocative-sounding venues while amassing matches, notification cards, and lifestyle improvements such as cars and jobs. If you land on a date spot, you can ask out one of your matches. A die roll determines whether the object of your affection says “yes”, “no thanks, I’m busy”, or ghosts you. A string of successful dates wins you the game—but watch out—jealous friends may attempt to undermine your love life by playing sabotage cards on you. Other notification cards that add balance and flavor to the game include “Rideshare” (move directly to any date spot), “Mutual friend vouches for you” (ask out a match even if you don’t meet their lifestyle requirements), “Free trial of premium” (pick up double the matches), and many more. —description from the designer