Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also makes date nights harder. The fix: games. They give your calls structure, keep conversation from turning into “so… how was your day?” and add the playful energy you miss when you cannot be in the same room.
Games for video calls
1. Truth or dare over video
Works perfectly on a call. One of you reads from an app, the other answers. Dares can be anything from “sing a song” to “show me the last photo you took”.
2. Most likely to
Point at the screen. Argue your case. Loser plans the next call.
3. Love quiz
Quiz each other and keep a running score across the months. Winner gets a surprise delivery.
4. Watch party with a twist
Watch the same movie and pause every 20 minutes for a question.
5. Cook together
Pick the same recipe, cook on the call and eat together.
Play on the call
Open Couple Games: Date Night on one phone and read the questions out loud on your video call. Truth or dare, most likely to, never have I ever and a love quiz all work great over distance.
Games over text
6. 20 questions
Think of something only you two would know.
7. Emoji story
Tell the story of your day in only emojis. The other has to translate.
8. Would you rather
Fire them back and forth during boring moments at work.
9. Photo scavenger hunt
Send a list: something blue, something that reminds you of me, your view right now.
10. Finish the sentence
“The first thing I will do when I see you is…”
Games that build closeness
11. Deep question of the day
Each morning, one of you sends a deep question. Answer it by voice note before bed.
12. Relationship bucket list
Build a shared list of things to do when you are finally in the same city.
13. Memory match
Describe a moment from your relationship. The other guesses the date and place.
14. Letter swap
Write a real letter, mail it and read it on a call when it arrives.
15. Countdown challenges
A small challenge each day until you next see each other.
Flirty long distance games (18+)
16. Flirty truth or dare
Keep it playful on camera. Set your limits before you start.
17. Guess what I am wearing
Only yes or no questions allowed.
18. Voice note dares
Dare each other to send voice notes saying something you would never say out loud in public.
19. Plan the reunion
Take turns adding details to your first night together. As detailed as you both want.
20. Spicy would you rather
Save these for late night calls.
Privacy tip: keep anything spicy on a private call, not in photos you would not want saved. Trust is built on both people feeling safe.
Want these as a game?
Couple Games: Date Night puts truth or dare, most likely to, never have I ever, story mode and a love quiz on one phone. Free to download.