Long distance is difficult.
Whoever said that it is not is a fool.
It takes guts to fall in love with somebody and then have distance put miles between you.
There will be days when all you can do is crave for somebody’s presence and yet not find them by you.
To take the stress and pressure off the LDRs, we bring to you a collection of games that you can play with your partner over text.
1. 20 Questions
A classic game to get to know each other better. You can ask anything—from silly favorites to spicy secrets.
Requirements:
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Phone with texting
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A curious mind
How to Play:
One person thinks of something (a person, place, or thing), and the other gets 20 yes-or-no questions to guess what it is. Or you can flip the game and ask each other 20 personal questions instead—fun, revealing, and a great way to connect deeper.
2. Would You Rather
A flirty game that reveals your crush’s preferences and sparks fun convos.
Requirements:
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Text messaging
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A list of “Would You Rather” questions
How to Play:
Take turns asking “Would you rather…” questions. You can keep it sweet, strange, or spicy depending on your vibe. It’s a playful way to learn how the other thinks—and sometimes, the answers are full of surprises.
3. Truth or Dare (Text Edition)
Keep things fun and slightly daring—without needing to be in the same room.
Requirements:
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Text or chat app
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Willingness to be honest or bold
How to Play:
Take turns saying “truth or dare?” If it’s a truth, ask a revealing or flirty question. If it’s a dare, assign something they can do over text—like sending a silly voice note or posting something cute. Keep it fun, not too serious.
4. Emoji Story Challenge
Turn emojis into inside jokes and stories by getting creative with what you send.
Requirements:
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Phone with emoji keyboard
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Imagination
How to Play:
Send a row of 4–6 emojis and challenge the other person to turn it into a mini story. It can be romantic, dramatic, or hilarious. Then switch roles. It’s a funny and cute way to test each other’s creativity and sense of humor.
5. Song Lyrics Game
Test how well you both know your music—and maybe share your favorite love songs along the way.
Requirements:
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Knowledge of songs
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Text messaging
How to Play:
Text a line from a song and have them guess the next line, artist, or song name. You can keep it flirty by choosing romantic lyrics or songs that remind you of them. It’s perfect for bonding over shared music taste.
6. One Word Story
Build a silly or romantic story together—one word at a time.
Requirements:
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Text app
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A little patience and a lot of creativity
How to Play:
You each send one word at a time, going back and forth to create a story. The catch? You can’t plan ahead. The story will turn out totally random, sweet, or ridiculous. The laughter comes from how weird or unexpected it gets.
7. Finish the Sentence
This one is great for flirty conversations or sweet moments.
Requirements:
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Messaging app
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Willingness to share your thoughts
How to Play:
Start a sentence like “The first thing I noticed about you was…” or “If we went on a date, we’d…” and let them finish it. Then swap. It’s an easy way to turn simple texts into meaningful or playful interactions.
8. This or That
Quick, fun, and fast-paced—great for when you want to keep the convo flowing.
Requirements:
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A list of choices
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Text messaging
How to Play:
Send a series of rapid-fire choices like “Pizza or tacos?” or “Mountains or beach?” and your crush has to pick one quickly. It’s low-pressure, helps you get to know each other, and can slide into more interesting topics naturally.
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Long distance need not be boring anymore.
Pick your favorite game and keep the spark alive.