Play the popular TikTok “20 Words or Less” challenge and test how many words you can get your partner to guess
This long-distance date is perfect for couples who enjoy quick, competitive games and testing how well they can communicate with each other. The “20 Words or Less” challenge is a fast-paced game where you have to get your partner to guess the word using a limited number of clues.
You only have 20 total words to describe several mystery words, which forces you to think carefully, be creative, and communicate efficiently. It often leads to funny mistakes, unexpected guesses, and chaotic moments that make the game even more entertaining.
It’s a fun and energetic way to connect, especially if you’re looking for something different from your usual conversations.
Instructions
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.
- 3Decide who will give clues first
- 4Choose 5–10 words for your partner to guess
- 5You can only use 20 total words to describe all of them
- 6Give your clues using one word at a timeWithout saying the actual word.
- 7Your partner guesses as you go
- 8If your partner does not guess the word right away, keep giving new one-word cluesTo help them — but remember, every word counts toward your total of 20.
- 9Once you run out of your 20 words, your turn ends.
- 10Switch roles and repeat
- 11Keep scoreBased on how many words each person guessed correctly.
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Words to get your partner to guess
Elevate this date!
Make it a night to remember
- Turn it into a drinking game by taking a shot for every word your partner fails to guess.
- Play rounds based on categories like movies, celebrities, food, or inside jokes.
- Reduce the word limit from 20 to 15 or even 10.
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