Perfect for killing time! Fun games you can easily play on LINE
As smartphones have evolved, the range of activities you can enjoy on LINE has also expanded.
Many people want to liven up group chats with friends or learn new ways to have fun, right? In this article, we introduce enjoyable activities using LINE chats and video calls.
From quizzes using stickers and doodles to mind games full of psychological tactics, these are all quick and easy ways to have fun in your spare moments.
They’re also great for building a friendly group atmosphere, so give them a try!
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Group games to hype everyone up (11–20)
The “I love you” game
The “I love you” game is also widely known as a party amusement.
The rules are simple: face each other, say “I love you” to one another, and the first person to laugh or look away loses.
It’s a bit like shiritori, isn’t it? If you’re playing on LINE, try using the video call feature so you can see each other’s faces while you play.
By the way, when deciding who goes up against whom, LINE’s Amida-kuji (lot drawing) feature is really handy.
Be sure to make use of it!
Quick Draw Game
It’s a game you can play in a LINE group that tests speed and creativity.
First, make a group with three or more people, and designate one person as the game master to give prompts.
For each prompt, the other members send their answers in the chat as quickly as possible.
The person who submits the correct answer first earns points equal to the number of characters in that word.
No points are awarded for answers after the first correct one, so speed is the key to winning.
You can choose any prompts you like, set the number of rounds, and compete by total score, making it a simple yet engaging game that’s easy to get excited about.
Magical Change
Here’s an idea for a quick-thinking word game you can enjoy over LINE chats or calls.
You change just one character from the previous person’s word to create a new, valid word.
For example, turning “たわし” (tawashi) into “いわし” (iwashi).
The basic rule is to change exactly one character each turn and keep forming meaningful words.
Keeping a brisk pace makes it more exciting, and when someone hesitates or gets stuck, it naturally leads to laughter.
You can prepare penalties for those who fail or can’t think of a word to make it even livelier.
To increase the difficulty, set a time limit or restrict the characters or categories you can use.
It’s easy for anyone to join and perfect for filling gaps in conversation.
Tic-tac-toe
A simple, classic game you can easily play on LINE.
First, prepare an image divided into a 3×3 grid, and have participants take turns filling one square at a time with an O or an X.
The basic rules are the same as tic-tac-toe: whoever lines up three of their symbols vertically, horizontally, or diagonally wins.
By using the image’s drawing feature or stamps to add symbols, it’s visually clear and easy to see which squares are already filled.
Anyone can join right away, making it perfect for short breaks.
Because each round ends quickly, you can play repeatedly and naturally build excitement within a LINE chat.
song shiritori
Song shiritori is a game that music lovers in particular might enjoy.
You write or sing a single line from a song, and then the next person takes the last character and connects it to a different song.
It’s a game that tests how much music you usually listen to.
If you play with people your age, you might find yourselves saying, “That’s such a nostalgic song!” and the conversation will take off; and even if there’s an age gap, that in itself can be a great conversation starter.
It’s also fun to tweak the rules—like limiting it to Western music, rock band songs, or Vocaloid tracks.
You can play just with text in a chat, of course, and it works great over video calls too!
Picture shiritori
Shiritori with drawings, called “e-shiritori,” is a game where you continue the word chain using pictures you draw.
Since you’re not using words, whether your idea gets across depends on your drawing skills, making it a fairly difficult version of shiritori.
You might think, “If everyone’s good at drawing, it’ll be easy,” but when you actually try it, you’ll be surprised by moments like, “Wait, that’s how this person draws that animal?!”—which is part of the fun.
Adding a time limit for drawing makes it even tougher and more exciting.
Try it in whatever style you like: draw, take photos, and send them to each other, or chat on a call app while drawing together.
Time-killing games you can play with friends (1–10)
Song lyrics prank
One trend that’s gone viral, especially among teens and people in their 20s, is the “lyrics prank.” This involves sending someone song lyrics over chat.
It can be fun to send straightforward lines from a love song, or you can sprinkle the lyrics into your conversation so they don’t notice.
The latter makes the reveal more surprising.
First, pick a song whose lyrics you’ll send.
Choose a popular track or a well-known classic—something whose lyrics most people recognize.