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.
Instructions
Pick a time that works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
Go to Hangman online
There are two different ways you can play together:
Option 1: Solve the word together
Select the single-player mode.
One person should share their screen while both of you work together to guess the hidden word before the hangman drawing is completed.
Take turns choosing letters, discussing possible words, and solving the puzzle as a team.
Option 2: Compete against each other
Select the multiplayer option.
One person creates a new game and copies the invite link.
Send the link to your partner so you can both join the same game session and compete to guess the word first.
The game will automatically generate random words for each round.
Play multiple rounds and see who wins the most games.
Elevate this Date!
📅 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!