Fun two-player games recommended that you can play using conversation only
All you need are your voices! Here are two-player games you can play using conversation alone.
We’ve gathered games you can enjoy with a friend, a partner, or a parent and child—any time there are two of you.
No props required, so they’re perfect for spare moments or even during a call! From classics like word-chain games to language-based challenges that make you think a little, there’s plenty to choose from.
If the two of you take your time and enjoy these conversation-only games, you’re sure to grow closer! Pick your favorites and give them a try!
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Shiritori, wordplay, and language-related (21–30)
Imitation shiritori
Participants face each other and stand on one leg.
Decide the order with rock-paper-scissors or similar, and the first person starts the word chain game (shiritori).
The basic rule of linking words stays the same, but after saying a word, you have to do an impression that matches it.
For example, if you say “gorilla,” you might pound your chest with your fists.
Everyone else copies the impression, and the shiritori continues.
It might sound easy, but you must stay on one leg the entire time.
If you lose your balance or can’t continue the word chain, you lose.
Infinite Shiritori
@hannariz.haru Only people with a really good memory can do this, lol.#HannariestranslationTranslation
♬ Original song – Hannaries – Hannaries
This is a game of shiritori—where you take the last character of a word and connect it to a new word—that adds a memory element.
Instead of just saying the next word, you also line up all the words that have been said so far and then add the next one.
As the turns progress, it gets harder because you have to recall the sequence of how you got to the current word.
If you keep the turns moving to a rhythm, the difficulty increases but the rhythm helps you remember, so that pattern is recommended.
Tongue Twister Showdown
When it comes to games that get everyone excited without using any props, tongue-twister battles are a classic.
Gather a variety of fun tongue twisters and face off.
You can present one prompt at a time and decide rankings each round, or set multiple prompts with different difficulty levels and see who lasts the longest.
It’s a good idea to write the prompts on a whiteboard.
Since tongue twisters are tough at first glance, consider adding practice time and other tweaks so everyone can enjoy the game.
Shiritori Association Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@nanka_omo/video/7311276823864806663A brain-teasing, everyone-can-enjoy shiritori association game where you play as a cat and slip in “being cutesy/affectionate” and “association” between turns, imagining and saying words as you go.
When it’s your turn, think quickly and say a word with good tempo to keep the chain going.
If you fall behind the rhythm or say something that doesn’t fit the association, you’re out.
The more players, the livelier it gets.
Keep a gentle expression as you aim to clear the game!
Onomatopoeia Game
@user92800579326613 We played an onomatopoeia game and it was way too funny lol
♬ original sound – Justistar / Justistar Fan – Justistar / Justistar Fan
Word association is a game you can jump into and enjoy right away.
It gets even more fun if you turn it into an onomatopoeia game where you answer with sound effects for whatever comes to mind.
For example, if the previous person says “train,” you could reply with “clackety-clack.” Another tip is to keep giving the prompt “computer” repeatedly before switching to a different prompt.
Suddenly changing the prompt creates a sense of urgency in the answers.
There’s also a tense, exciting anticipation about when the prompt will change or when someone will change it.
Liven things up with unique prompts and onomatopoeia!
Action and experiential games (1–10)
[Hand Play] Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)
![[Hand Play] Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1qudewAMR7I/sddefault.jpg)
This is a fun hand-play game for two, performed to a song themed around mochi pounding, where you move your hands rhythmically in sync with the music.
One person keeps a slow, vertical clap to mark the beat, while the other fits various movements into the gaps between those claps.
You clap above and below the keeping-beat hands, slip your hands through the space, and so on—testing your sense of rhythm and speed.
Because it’s simple, you can enjoy lots of variations, like switching roles or gradually increasing the song’s tempo.
Lyrics hijacking game
It’s a game where you focus on the words used in your opponent’s song lyrics, then start singing a different song that uses the same word, effectively “taking over,” and you keep repeating that flow.
To take over smoothly, your knowledge of songs and lyrics is really put to the test.
If the song being sung is one you know and you remember the lyrics that follow, you’ll likely be able to take over at just the right moment.
You can enjoy it with various rules—like aiming to keep the rally going smoothly or choosing songs that your opponent can’t connect to.
I love you game
A simple game where you just tell the other person “I love you.” Your facial expressions and tone of voice influence their reaction, and the rule that you lose if you laugh leads to unexpected excitement.
It’s a heartwarming activity that friends, couples, and parents and children can all enjoy.
It’s easy to play in your spare time, so it works great over video calls too.
It might even become a chance to deepen your bond.
Why not enjoy a little psychological battle while expressing how you feel about each other? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.
CC Lemon Game
Do you know the CC Lemon game where you perform a move after the shout of “CC~”? There are three moves: Lemon, where you hook your fingertips together; Haa, which attacks the Lemon; and Guard, which blocks attacks.
After the shout, everyone does a move—if they match, it’s a tie, and if one does Lemon and the other does Haa, the person who did Haa wins! It’s like rock-paper-scissors but with gestures.
It can be hard to grasp until you learn the moves, but once you start playing, it’s surprisingly fun and addictive! Give it a try!
Beef Tongue Game
The “gyū-tan game” is played by clapping your joined hands in time with the chant, “Cow, tongue, cow, tongue, cow, tongue, tongue.” You don’t clap on “cow,” and you only clap on “tongue.” After each full round, add one more “tongue” to the latter half of the chant.
If you miss the rhythm or get the number of “tongues” wrong, you lose.
With two players the turns come around quickly, which makes it more confusing and even more exciting! Switch your brain into high gear and enjoy the delightful chaos!
