For Long Distance couples and texting is the biggest support that they can get to feel closer to each other. As calling and face time is not always possible.
Texting can be more than just a conversation medium, you can have play text games too if doing any other activity feels like too much effort.
For all the long-distance couples out there, we have listed 55+ games text games that you can play anytime with your partner to bond, laugh, and share meaningful moments.
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Long Distance Games
Stay close even when you’re miles apart.
1. 20 Questions
One person thinks of something, and the other has 20 questions to guess what it is. Stick to yes/no answers for added challenge.
2. Emoji Story
Send a series of emojis that represent a story or phrase. Your partner has to decode it and guess what it means.
3. Daily Trivia
Text a trivia question every day. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the week wins a special treat.
4. Fill in the Lyrics
Text part of a song lyric and see if your partner can complete it. Bonus points if they sing it back in a voice note.
5. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Send a list of items for your partner to find in their home. They can text back pictures of each item as they find them.
6. Never Have I Ever
Play this classic game via text. Send statements like, “Never have I ever gone skydiving.” Your partner responds if they have or haven’t.
7. Two Truths and a Lie
Share three statements: two true and one false. Your partner must guess which one is the lie.
8. Describe the Day
Send a detailed, poetic description of your day. Challenge your partner to do the same for theirs.
9. Guess the Place
Send a photo or description of a place you’ve visited and see if your partner can guess where it is.
10. Virtual Hangman
Play hangman by texting underscores for letters in a word or phrase. Your partner guesses one letter at a time.
11. What’s in the Picture?
Send a close-up photo of something and ask your partner to guess what it is. Reveal the answer with a zoomed-out picture.
12. Reverse 20 Questions
Your partner thinks of something, and instead of asking yes/no questions, you guess outright until you get it right.
13. Time Capsule
Text your partner what you’d like to include in a virtual time capsule. Discuss why each item is meaningful.
14. This or That
Send two options (e.g., beach or mountains) and let your partner choose. Take turns asking each other.
15. Share the Memory
Describe a random memory and see if your partner can recall it. Add details to jog their memory if needed.
16. Movie Quiz
Text lines from movies and challenge your partner to name the film.
17. What Am I?
Send clues about an object or concept, and your partner must guess what it is.
18. Mystery Object
Describe an object in your home without naming it and see if your partner can guess what it is.
19. Common Interest
Find something you both love and create a daily challenge around it, like texting fun facts about a shared hobby.
20. Collaborative List
Create a list together, such as top 10 dream vacations, via text. Take turns adding to the list.
Romantic Games
Add sweetness and deepen your connection.
21. Love Letter
Write a short love letter over text. Take turns adding sentences to make it a collaborative effort.
22. Compliment Chain
Start with a compliment. Each text adds another compliment, building a long chain of positivity.
23. Sweet Memories
Take turns texting about a favorite memory you’ve shared. Relive the emotions and joy of those moments.
24. Future Plans
Discuss your dream vacation, home, or life together. Build a virtual vision board through text.
25. Texting “I Love You” in Different Languages
Send “I love you” in as many languages as you can think of. Your partner must guess the language.
26. Romantic Emoji Story
Create a romantic story using only emojis. Let your partner interpret it and respond with their version.
27. Virtual Stargazing
Use an app to find constellations. Share their names or fun facts and pretend you’re stargazing together.
28. Date Night Poll
Plan your next date by sending options via text. Your partner votes for their favorite.
29. Love Song Dedication
Send lyrics from a love song that reminds you of your partner. Share why it’s meaningful to you.
30. Love Poem Challenge
Write short love poems for each other. The person with the most creative poem wins.
31. Virtual Dinner
Plan a virtual dinner date by sharing photos of your meals and describing them. Pretend you’re at the same table.
32. “What If” Scenarios
Text romantic or adventurous “What if” scenarios, like, “What if we lived in a beach house?” and discuss.
33. Love Bucket List
Create a list of things you want to do together someday and text them to each other.
34. Morning Gratitude
Every morning, text one thing you’re grateful for about your partner.
35. Romantic Countdown
Pick a future date, like an anniversary, and send daily countdown reminders with sweet messages.
36. Photo Reminiscing
Send old photos of your relationship and reminisce about the moments captured in them.
37. Virtual Gift Swap
Send a picture of something small but meaningful you’d give your partner. Let them do the same.
38. Bucket List Adventures
Describe a wild or romantic adventure and ask your partner to guess if it’s already on your bucket list.
39. “If You Were…”
Send prompts like, “If you were a flower, what kind would you be?” and discuss the answers.
Flirting Games
Keep the sparks flying with playful text games.
40. Flirty Questions
Ask fun, flirty questions like, “What’s your favorite thing about me?” or “If we were alone right now, what would we do?”
41. Pick-Up Line Contest
Send cheesy or funny pick-up lines and see who can come up with the best ones.
42. Would You Rather
Send flirty or cheeky options for your partner to choose between. For example, “Would you rather kiss me under the stars or in the rain?”
43. Text Strip Poker
Send flirty dares for each “hand” lost. Keep it fun and lighthearted.
44. Who Knows Who Better
Text questions about each other’s likes, dislikes, or habits. The one who answers the most correctly wins.
45. “Guess What I’m Thinking”
Send hints about what you’re thinking and see if your partner can guess correctly. Keep the hints playful and intriguing.
46. Roleplay Texting
Pretend to be characters from a movie, book, or even strangers meeting for the first time. Play out a scenario through text.
47. Finish the Sentence
Start a sentence like, “If we were on a deserted island…” and let your partner complete it. Make it as flirty or creative as you like.
48. Dream Date
Describe your dream date and ask your partner to do the same. Combine ideas to plan the ultimate outing.
49. Truth or Flirt
Ask questions like “Who was your first crush?” or dare them to send their best selfie.
Creative Games
Unleash your imagination and creativity.
50. Collaborative Story
Start a story with one sentence and take turns adding to it. Let it evolve into something funny or romantic.
51. Word Association
Text a word and have your partner respond with the first word that comes to mind. Keep going until someone hesitates.
52. Emoji Pictionary
Send a sequence of emojis that represent a movie, book, or phrase. Your partner guesses the answer.
53. Rhyming Challenge
Text sentences or phrases that rhyme. Keep going until someone gets stuck.
54. Fake News
Text a ridiculous made-up headline. Your partner guesses if it’s true or fake.
55. Themed Photo Challenge
Send photos related to a theme (e.g., nature, favorite food) and challenge your partner to do the same.
56. Dream Home
Describe your dream home through text, one detail at a time. Ask your partner to do the same and compare your visions.
57. Top 5
Text your top 5 favorite things in any category (e.g., songs, movies) and ask your partner to share theirs.
58. Guess the Quote
Send a quote from a movie, book, or TV show. Your partner guesses where it’s from.
59. Daily Gratitude
Text one thing you’re grateful for about your partner each day. Encourage them to do the same.
60. Shared Playlist
Create a playlist together by texting song suggestions back and forth.
With over 55+ text games to choose from, your conversations will never be boring. Whether you’re keeping the romance alive, flirting, or staying close despite the distance, these games will add fun and depth to your relationship. Try a new game every day and see how your bond strengthens over time!
