15 Texting Games to Play With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

By Krishna Kumar Silvery

Updated Oct 7, 2026Published Sep 2, 202110 min read

Fun texting games to play with a boyfriend or girlfriend include Never Have I Ever, Would You Rather, 20 Questions, Truth or Dare, Song Lyrics, Storytime, What If, Rapid Fire and Kiss, Marry, Kill. Each works in any chat app, needs no setup, and turns a routine chat into a conversation that reveals preferences, memories and a little humor.

Texting is communication, and it doesn’t have to be boring or lengthy.  Anyone can make communication or text interesting with the help of jokes, comedy, puns, and more. If you want to keep a conversation going and get to know each other better, a texting game is another good option.

Cool and Flirty Texting Games You Will Love Playing

Texting games work with partners and friends alike, and you can play them in almost any chat app, including Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, X (formerly Twitter), and more.

We are going to suggest appropriate, decent, and non-offensive games that you can play with girls and boys. These games help you build a stronger relationship, and you can learn about the other person more. Games are designed for learning, entertainment, improving skills, and developing relationships.

Several of the messaging games below also reveal a little more about a friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner or new match.

So let’s begin.

1] Have I Never?

This game, usually called “Never Have I Ever,” is designed to reveal surprising facts and secrets, and answering honestly can feel like a dare. Some people hesitate to answer because it puts them in a challenging situation. However, it depends on the intensity of the relationship and the environment you create around them.

Game Rules:

• You start by creating questions. Always start with easy questions, then you can increase the intensity level.
• The question format would be “Never have I ever cheated on a partner,” or, for a gentler start, “Never have I ever skipped a class.”
• The other player answers “I have” or “I haven’t,” and either of you can ask for the story behind the answer.

Overall, it is a game that reveals people’s secrets, so agree beforehand that either person can skip a question.

2] Would You Rather?

It is an interesting game to learn about your partner’s life and interests. Answers often reveal real preferences, because each question forces a choice between two options and “neither” or “both” is not allowed.

You: Would you rather play PUBG or go out and play Cricket?

Player: I prefer playing PUBG.

You: Why?

Player: It’s comfortable.

You learn something about how the person likes to spend free time, which makes a good prompt for the next question.

3] The Spy

A game for couples who have been together for a while, whether that is one year or ten.

You: Tell me, what do you find in my house very often?

Player: A book in the drawer.

You: Tell me a little about this book?

Player: It’s the same book that you bought a few years ago.

The Spy game is interesting to play, and you find out how much your partner knows about you.

4] Abbreviations

The abbreviation game asks one player to decode texting shorthand. It suits anyone who uses chat slang, and it is an easy way to compare how each of you texts.

You: Tell me, what is the full form of ROFL?

Player: its “rolling on the floor laughing.”

It’s an excellent way to learn about the current trends, and talk about memes as well.

5] 20 Questions

Twenty Questions is a classic parlor game that dates to at least the 18th century; many 19^th century households played it, and it later inspired radio and television quiz programs. Overall, the 20 questions is a guessing game: one player thinks of something, and the other asks up to 20 yes-or-no questions to guess it. It works well by text because every answer is a single word, and it suits school friends and couples alike.

You: What does the term JB mean to me?

Player: Everything because of its Justin Bieber.

You: Right!

It’s a common game that 19^th-century people played to kill time. The example above is a looser, personal version; in the classic game, answers are only “yes” or “no.”

6] Song Lyrics

It’s a simple game played by many music lovers and movie fans.

You: Guess the singer name of the song “let me love you.”

Player: Justin Bieber singer.

You: Who produced the music?

Player: DJ Snake.

You: Right.

Two people can play this game for hours without getting bored if the music taste is the same. For the record, “Let Me Love You” (2016) is credited to DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber, who sings the vocals; DJ Snake co-produced it with Louis Bell and Andrew Watt.

7] Storytime

There are different types of storytelling games, so we are going to pick the rare format. The first player sets the rules and format. The first player begins the story, and the second person continues to give it another turn. You take turns adding lines, and the characters move wherever your ideas take them.

You: Luffy was a pirate, and in the quest, he met Roronoa Zoro at a Marine Corp Jail.

Player: Zoro is not interested in joining Luffy team, and he is ready to get executed.

You: Luffy persuades Zoro and saves him.

Player: Zoro is happy to get free from Marine, thanks to Luffy.

And the story keeps going. Either of you can add a twist or a challenge.

8] Truth & Dare

A very interesting game, but make sure to set appropriate boundaries. There are lines that we should not cross, and we have to respect each other during the game.

You: Truth or dare?

Player: Truth.

You: Who is your first crush?

Player: It’s Jenifer from 6^th grade.

A game with plenty of twists and turns.

9] What If?

A fun game with many twist and turns. The game starts with a question “what if” and it ends with your personal question. The idea behind the game is to understand each other, because the answers reflect personality.

You: What if you could not make it in the movies?

Player: I would have finished my education and worked as a teacher in a kindergarten.

Tip: Always maintain boundaries, and know your limits.

10] Trivia

This question-and-answer format also works between colleagues and new friends, not only couples. It reveals interests that people rarely mention unprompted. You can get tiny bits of information that can lead to friendship.

You: What is your passion?

Player: I want to become a music producer.

And, continue the conversation by giving the other person a chance to talk about your life as well.

Tip: With colleagues, steer clear of sensitive topics such as company matters, salary, dream job and love life.

11] Marry, Date, & K***

This game, widely known as “Kiss, Marry, Kill” (with variants such as “Snog, Marry, Avoid”), involves personal preferences. You should play this game with someone whom you know for a long time. Only two individuals who have a strong relationship should play this game.

You: Whom would you K***, Date, and marry? Your options are Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, and Sophie Turner.

Player: I would k*** Jennifer Lopez, date Sophie Turner, and marry Kate Winslet.

Celebrity names are the safest choice; using colleagues or mutual friends can hurt feelings if a screenshot is ever shared.

12] Rapid Fire

The rapid-fire rounds are common games played on television talk shows. Many talk shows feature celebrities, and the host asks tricky questions to make the round more entertaining.

Rules:

• Prepare and ask ten questions to the player.
• The only rule is to answer faster without taking any breaks.
• Keep the questions fun so the answers are interesting.

Tip: A worthy prize would excite the players to win it.

13] Celeb Mimic

In this game, each player picks a celebrity they know well and texts in that person’s style.

Two players should select different celebrities, and start talking like them.

You (The Rock): Why are you so angry at me?

Player (Rey Mysterio): Because I hate BS.

You (The Rock): No, I can go on the rides at Disneyland and you can’t because you are short.

This example uses WWE superstars; playful trash talk is part of the fun, as long as both players enjoy it.

14] Fill In The Blanks With The Story?

The “fill in the blanks” is a classic word game, similar to Mad Libs (first published in 1958), played by many school and college students. However, the twist is the story. Make sure you have a story to tell and leave blanks as questions.

You: Can you tell me, why did I ____ the road?

Player: Cross.

You: Right, that’s a good start

You achieve two things with this game: you tell an interesting story, and the blanks keep the other person following it.

15] The Memory Game

The memory game tests how well each of you remembers shared experiences, which makes it a good fit for couples and classmates.

Questions can relate to your dates, a shared class, a history lesson, and more.

You: When did we have last history class, and what was it about?

Player: On November, 1^st and the lesson was about Jawaharlal Nehru.

You: Right.

Conclusion

Games entertain, and texting games in particular keep a conversation going when two people cannot meet in person. Let us know which game you are going to play with your friend, spouse, girlfriend, and more in the comment section below.

Which Texting Game Should You Pick?

The best texting game depends on how long you have known each other and how personal you want the chat to get. The table compares the 15 games above.

How Do You Start a Texting Game?

Starting a texting game works best with a light, specific invitation rather than a long explanation.

1. Pick a low-stakes game first. Would You Rather or 20 Questions needs no rules beyond one sentence.
2. Send the first move, not a request. “Would you rather travel to the past or the future?” gets a conversation going faster than “Want to play a game?”
3. Set the limits early. Say that either of you can pass on a question at any time.
4. Know when to stop. End the game while it is still fun, or move to a call.

If you cannot think of a prompt, the random topic picker suggests a subject to build questions around, and the random activity picker can supply ideas for dares.

Texting Game Etiquette and Privacy

Texting games are more personal than they look, because every answer stays in writing. A few habits keep the game fun for both people.

• Consent matters. Flirty or intimate questions should only follow clear interest from the other person.
• Screenshots last. Do not ask anything you would not want saved, and never share the other person’s answers.
• Skips are allowed. A “pass” is an answer, not a reason to push.
• Watch the tone. Teasing in games such as Celeb Mimic should stay playful for both sides.

Games to Play When You Meet Up

Texting games are a warm-up; many of the same ideas work face to face. For in-person evenings, see these board games to play with your girlfriend, and for a special occasion, these birthday gift ideas for your girlfriend.

Written byKrishna Kumar Silvery

Krishna Kumar Silvery is a professional content writer with a passion for crafting engaging, well-researched, and reader-friendly articles. With years of experience in creating content across diverse niches, he specializes in simplifying complex topics and turning them into valuable, easy-to-understand insights. His writing blends creativity with SEO expertise, making his work not only enjoyable to read but also impactful for businesses and readers alike. When he’s not writing, Krishna enjoys exploring new ideas, staying updated with digital trends, and sharing knowledge that inspires and informs.

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