SecretPlay "Massage Time" game

I recommend Massage Time for evenings when you want to slow down together: here, winning a card immediately translates into a real massage for your partner, rather than a dare to read aloud. The game organizes five types of massage around a color code, and each round builds gentle anticipation toward the reward described in the booklet. It is a short format, designed to open an evening rather than fill it entirely.

What’s in the box

You get 50 game cards divided into five color-coded decks, a six-sided colored die, and an instruction booklet that details both the rules and the final rewards. The manufacturer does not specify the material of the cards or the die, so I would rather tell you clearly than invent a composition.

How to play a round

Separate the five decks by color, then shuffle each one separately and place them in a row as shown in the booklet. The oldest player rolls the die first: it lands on one of the five colors (pink, magenta, fuchsia, purple, orange), or on black, which skips the turn. If it lands on a color, draw the top card from the corresponding deck, read the challenge and its point value, then decide whether to accept it or put it back under the deck. If you accept it, perform the indicated massage on your partner before handing over the turn. The game ends when each of you has one card from all five categories; add up the points, and the booklet indicates the reward that the losing player gives to the winner.

Setting the right mood

The game works best in a comfortable place — a bed, sofa, or rug — where you can settle in without being disturbed. The booklet suggests massage oil, soft lighting, gentle music, or incense to accompany the cards, but none of these are included in the box: they are ideas you can provide yourself if you feel like it.

Who it’s for—and who it isn’t

Massage Time is a good fit if you’re looking for a slow, sensory ritual for two, where physical contact matters more than performance or childish humor. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a fast-paced game with verbal dares or a more pronounced escalation, you’ll probably find a better fit in another title from the naughty board game collection.

Girlfriend tip — keep the booklet open and within reach during the game; it saves you from interrupting the moment to look up the exact rule for a card.