The beauty of getting high is that it can lead to many different experiences, from mellow to adventurous. Different strains result in many diverse reactions – from the body to the mind to the flowing juices of creativity.
One of the all-time favorite experiences for marijuana lovers is to settle into a video game during or after smoking weed. It's considered a near-perfect combination: the screen, whether flashy or story-driven, provides the consumer with visual stimulation and an outlet for their burst of creative energy. There's a range of what a video game can be, from immersive to thought-provoking to surreal to stunning to compelling, and everything in between.
It's nice, too, that this mind-altering combination often doesn't involve getting off the couch. This boosts its popularity with strains that buzz the mind while the body doesn't exactly intend to follow. Another bonus? Even if you're regularly lighting up, you can get a whole new feel and a unique high each time you start a new game.
So, what are the best stoner video games? There are classics and modern favorites, many of which have earned a reputation as a stereotypical stoner game, as long as they're paired with the perfect strain.
Table of Contents
The Very Best Stoner Video Games to Play While High
Stoner Video Game: Pokémon
Editorial credit: Angelina Pilarinos / Shutterstock.comThere's a reason this game has remained so popular over the years, and has been modified to fit modern times and popular culture. The recommendation is for an old school Game Boy Pokemon game; having access to the throwback technology is a fun time high or not, but there's an added level of hilarity when you're able to give your team whatever name you desire – if you can manage to stop giggling.
Since Pokemon is played through turns, it's also okay to space out, take a break, or grab a snack before you're up, making it a stress-free leisurely pastime. It's stereotypically a stoner game, because it mixes nostalgia with low-risk fun, and rode a counter-culture wave until making it to the big leagues.
This marijuana strain will inspire laughs, which is a nice complement to a world of adorable, brightly colored fighting animals.
Stoner Video Game: Tetris
Maybe you remember playing Tetris in an arcade, using up your quarters and trying to beat that elusive high score. Or perhaps it was the first and only game you ever bought on your flip phone all those years ago. Regardless of how you were first introduced, Tetris is one of the best stoner video games – one that remains timeless and entertaining, especially when weed is involved.
If we're being honest, there is little else that is as satisfying as lining up those Tetris blocks (called Tetrimino, FYI) and filling in gaps, then watching a row clear and feeling stress momentarily dissipate. Adding marijuana only intensifies the sensation, and makes it an almost ethereal experience. Weed lovers everywhere have accepted playing Tetris stoned as a rite of passage, and have welcomed the game into their nostalgic hall of fame, along with lava lamps and tie-die.
If you plan on lasting in the rapid advancement Tetris world, this high-focus strain will do the trick, while also allowing those Tetrimino colors to pop even more vividly.
Stoner Video Game: Super Smash Bros.
Sometimes fighting games are super fun, especially when they involve beloved characters and a crazy good high. Even with delayed reflexes and response times, fighting one-on-one with a creative surge is a stoner's holy grail.
Super Smash Bros. is a challenging, absurd, and rousing opportunity to think outside the box and find hilarity in unlikely characters facing off (Kirby versus Link? In what world?!), making it a contender as one of the best stoner video games in existence. Stoners know: this is a game to play when high, at least once.
This potent hybrid is an ideal pairing for Super Smash Bros. because it leaves a consumer strong surge of creativity. Even if they're losing, at least they are happy – nay, euphoric – about it, sorting through a rush of ideas to win each and every battle.
Stoner Video Game: NBA Street
In this PlayStation favorite, players are able to draft a team of NBA studs and take them to a sweet park court. As they win games and earn points, it's a highlight of the game to build players and douse them with dribble skills, killer swag, and an uglier-than-sin face, with absurd names. Ball don't lie, though, and NBA Street makes for epic fun when the player is lit and sinking threes from downtown or racking up enough trick points for a gamebreaker.
This game, when mixed with the right strain, is one of the best stoner video games. It's unbelievably fun, challenging, and makes for endless hours of entertainment. Stoners gather for a day of NBA Street, whether they're playing or not, to sit back and enjoy the show. Bonus points for remembering the announcer's badass one-liners later, like "in and out like a fast food restaurant."
When it comes to NBA Street, it's okay to be a little couch-locked. A little bit of a strain known to relax is a nice contrast to the fast-paced, up and down the court nature of the game.
DISCLAIMER:
Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease.
Information and statements regarding cannabis and hemp products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Leafbuyer.com assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products.
Save money, subscribe.
Get Exclusive Local Cannabis Deals delivered to your phone and email!!
By checking the box and signing up, you consent to receive cannabis-related informational and marketing text messages from - including texts sent using an autodialer - to the wireless number you provided above. Your consent is not required to make a purchase. You also agree to receive promotional emails.
By checking the box and signing up, you agree to the and - which includes an Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver.
To opt-out of texts, reply STOP. To opt-out of emails, use one of the methods described in our Privacy Policy.
This advertisement is for customer reference only and has no value and is not intended to be exchanged for any product. Leafbuyer (Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc) is not responsible for the content of any advertisement. All advertisements are the sole responsibility of the vendor publishing the advertisement. If an advertisement is not valid, please contact the vendor directly as errors may have been made in the creation of the advertisement. This advertisement is only intended to be viewed by those of legal age and in the state/local area where the product is legally open for sale. Additionally, all state and local laws and restrictions apply to all advertisements. Void where prohibited.
This advertisement is for customer reference only and has no value and is not intended to be exchanged for any product. Leafbuyer (Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc) is not responsible for the content of any advertisement. All advertisements are the sole responsibility of the vendor publishing the advertisement. If an advertisement is not valid, please contact the vendor directly as errors may have been made in the creation of the advertisement. This advertisement is only intended to be viewed by those of legal age and in the state/local area where the product is legally open for sale. Additionally, all state and local laws and restrictions apply to all advertisements. Void where prohibited.
(scroll to see the rest of the message)
Text this deal to me!
Text This Deal To Me
Enter your phone number below to receive this deal via text message.
To get a text with this deal from , please sign up below.
By checking the box and signing up, you consent to receive informational and marketing text messages from or on behalf of - including texts sent using an autodialer - to the wireless number you provided above. Your consent is not required to make a purchase.
By checking the box and signing up, you agree to the and - which include an Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver.
To opt-out of texts, reply STOP. To opt-out of emails, use one of the methods described in our Privacy Policy.
