Lovely Play & Recreation

Perfect for killing time! Fun games you can easily play on LINE

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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!

Time-killing games you can play with friends (1–10)

old man conversation

[Relatable] I tried sending a painfully cringey “old guy” texting style to my friend on LINE and here’s what happened lol Part 59 #shorts

old man conversation

A playful “uncle-style” chat on LINE that uses kaomoji, emojis, and uniquely hyped-up phrasing.

The key is to intentionally lean into that uncle vibe, with slightly nostalgic expressions like, “I’m gonna give it my all today~.” By deliberately using phrases you wouldn’t normally use, you can spark unexpected laughs and witty comebacks, making the conversation naturally lively.

You can broaden the fun just by adding simple rules, like taking turns to compete on who sounds the most like an uncle, or setting a theme and writing messages around it.

The point of the game is to push past the embarrassment and hype things up with quirky, memorable lines.

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prank

@tarnamaiself
cheating rumor#PrincessPrank Princess #couple Everyday life of a couple Recommendation #Recommended to ride #fyp #line
♪ Original song – human – human

It’ll make you laugh without even trying! Here are some prank ideas.

When you hear “prank,” what comes to mind? The elaborate pranks you see on social media and in the media are fun, but this time, let’s try a unique prank in a LINE chat.

For example, send an illustration with various characters and ask, “Which one of these do you think you’d get along with best?” If you secretly slip a tiny, edited photo of yourself into the illustration, it’ll be funny whether they notice it or answer without realizing it.

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Time-killing games you can play with friends (11–20)

Cryptanalysis

@mzq0731
Here’s a list of romance symbols! Everyone, please feel free to use them 😽🫶🏻Recommendation Love psychology #UnnoticedLoveSymbol Operation to make the person I like turn around (notice me)
♬ Original song – Yu – Renta

This is a way to play on LINE that makes the chat screen feel like a spy communications base.

You create ciphers according to specific rules, and the other members decode them.

It can also be a great way to express your feelings to someone you like by making love-related symbols using hiragana, the alphabet, or numbers.

You can vary the difficulty—like removing vowels, reading text backwards, or shifting letters a set number of positions in the gojūon—so it stays fresh and allows for lots of variations.

Once someone deciphers the message, they switch places with the next questioner, keeping the game going and making the chat irresistibly engaging.

It’s an intellectual game that flexibly trains your mind.

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Emoji search quiz

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Emoji Search QuizTranslation killing time translation Brain training #LINE
Hey, hey, hey. – PinocchioP

Who can find it faster? Here are some emoji scavenger quiz ideas.

How about sharing your screen with a friend or playing over a call? There are five emoji-finding questions in total, with three difficulty levels: easy, normal, and hard.

The time you spend racing to find the emojis will likely become a memory that makes you smile when you look back on it.

Give it a try with your close friends or a group!

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A Story That Never Fails (to Get Laughs)

My friend's ‘can’t-fail’ story was way too funny lol

A Story That Never Fails (to Get Laughs)

When you’ve run out of games to play, it’s also fun to take turns sharing can’t-fail stories.

Try telling amusing anecdotes from everyday life.

When sharing, voice or video calls can convey the atmosphere better than chat.

You can also switch it up by sharing “scary stories” or “things that really ticked you off.” This works perfectly during an online meal, too.

And if you want to randomly choose the next speaker like on TV shows, the lottery-style Amida-kuji feature comes in handy.

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Q&A section

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It’s an interactive, conversational game you can casually enjoy in a LINE chat.

You take turns asking and answering questions about each other—like blood type, first impressions, favorite foods, or how you’d spend your ideal day off.

It’s great not only for friends but also for getting closer to someone you’re interested in.

Preparing a list of questions in advance helps things go smoothly, and unexpected answers often liven up the conversation, making it easy to branch into new topics.

The relaxed vibe lets you discover new sides of the other person, so it’s useful not just for killing time but also for deepening relationships.

If you want to learn more about each other, this is an easy game to try.

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The ultimate choice between two options

@ty_systemservice
Which side are you on: Takenoko no Sato or Kinoko no Yama?Which is right and left?Two-choice game Ultimate choice between two options Shutter Company
♪ Original song – The overly kind company president and Japan’s most free-spirited employee – A day in the life of a shutter repairman

An ultimate either-or game that unexpectedly heats up as a time-killer on LINE.

Because the questions themselves can contain deep themes, the biggest appeal is how they reveal the other person’s values and view of life.

There’s no right answer as a game; whichever you choose, the conversation naturally expands as you discuss your reasons.

Beyond classic prompts, if you create your own unique questions for each other, you’ll also enjoy discovering the respondent’s personality and values.

It’s a pastime you can tackle across a wide range of themes—romance, hobbies, and even philosophical questions.

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