Play an online game of Hangman together, race to guess the hidden word, and see who wins each round!
This long-distance date idea is perfect for couples who love classic word games and want something simple, fun, and competitive to play together online. If you’re in a long-distance relationship, it’s not always possible to plan long virtual dates or elaborate activities, especially if you have a big time zone difference, busy schedules, or only a short amount of time together.
Hangman is a nostalgic game that turns a regular video call into a fast-paced challenge where you compete to guess the correct word before running out of attempts. It’s easy to play, requires no setup, and keeps the energy fun and interactive throughout the date. Since the game is quick, you can fit in multiple rounds, switch categories, and challenge each other with different difficulty levels.
How to do this date
- 1Pick a timeThat works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
- 2Hop on a video callUsing Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
- 3Go to Hangman online
- 4There are two different ways you can play together
Option 1: Solve the word together
- 5Select the single-player mode.
- 6One person should share their screenWhile both of you work together to guess the hidden word before the hangman drawing is completed.
- 7Take turns choosing letters, discussing possible wordsAnd solving the puzzle as a team.
Option 2: Compete against each other
- 8Select the multiplayer option.
- 9One person creates a new gameAnd copies the invite link.
- 10Send the link to your partner so you can both join the same game sessionAnd compete to guess the word first.
- 11The game will automatically generate random words for each round
- 12Play multiple rounds and see who wins the most games
Make it a night to remember
- Play a few quick rounds every day and keep track of who wins throughout the week.
- Keep playing until one person correctly guesses the entire word in one go.
- Before the game starts, predict how many guesses it will take to solve the word.
- Turn it into a drinking game, every incorrect guess means taking a sip of your drink!
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