Group dates are great opportunities for those who are shy or are anxious about being alone on the first date.  Of course there is the good old double date, consisting of two couples who are typically friends, but what about a date with a group of six or eight singles. Going to amusement parks or miniature golf can be great first time dates for a group.  The pressure is taken off of both people and you can concentrate on fun instead of romance.

A variation of the group date could be a dating party.  Host a party and have each guest bring a single friend who would make a good match for someone else coming to the party.  It's kind of a variation of a Blind Date, but again the one on one pressure is off and if the two want to meet up again on more intimate terms the stage has already been set. Play partner games where the two are matched up to get to know each other better.