Games and question games for video calls with strangers
Updated
Want something to do on a call with someone new? A game takes the pressure off the first minute. Instead of hunting for something to say, you both have something to do, and the conversation tends to follow on its own.
momos has seven games built into every 1-on-1 call, and there are classic question games you can play by just talking. Here's how each one works, when to use it, and where to find full question lists.
7 games built into every call. Free, 18+ only.
The 7 games built into momos calls
Open the games menu during a call and pick one. Both of you see the game on screen, so nobody has to explain the rules out loud.
| Game | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tic Tac Toe | Classic three-in-a-row, played on screen | A quick warm-up when you're both quiet |
| Rock Paper Scissors | Pick at the same time, best of three | Deciding who goes first in another game |
| Would You Rather | Two options, both answer and explain | Getting to know how someone thinks |
| Quick Quiz | Short trivia questions | Friendly competition |
| Truth or Dare | Pick truth or a dare to do on camera | Calls that are already going well |
| This or That | Rapid-fire two-option picks | Opening seconds of any call |
| Emoji Story | Build or guess a story told in emoji | Creative, silly conversations |
Question games you can play by talking
These need nothing but a list. Each page below has 50 or more clean questions grouped by theme.
More easy games for a video call
Two truths and a lie
Share three facts about you, and make one up. The other person guesses the lie. Keep the facts fun, not identifying.
Guess the song
Hum the first few seconds of a song and see how fast the other person gets it. Great when you both picked music as an interest.
20 questions
Pick a secret object, place or famous person. Your match has 20 yes-or-no questions to work out what it is.
Show and tell
Each person shows one harmless object near them and tells its story. A mug, a poster, a plant, a pet.
Rate my take
Share a mild hot take, like 'cereal is a soup', and the other person rates it from 1 to 10.
Which game to pick and when
- First 30 seconds, nobody talking: This or That or Tic Tac Toe.
- You're both laughing and want more: Would You Rather or Emoji Story.
- You share an interest like movies or sports: Quick Quiz or Guess the song.
- The call has been going a while and it feels comfortable: Truth or Dare or Never have I ever.
- Can't decide who goes first: Rock Paper Scissors.
Keep games fun and safe with strangers
- Anyone can skip a question or a dare. Say so at the start.
- A game is never a reason to give out your full name, address, school, workplace or social handles.
- momos doesn't record or store calls, but the other person could screen-record. Don't do anything on camera you wouldn't want saved.
- If a game turns weird, tap Next to move on, or hit Report or Block from the call bar.
- Playing can earn you Coins for things like virtual gifts, but you never need Coins to play.
Frequently asked questions
Which games suit a first call with someone new?
Short games with simple rules work well: This or That, Would You Rather, Tic Tac Toe, Truth or Dare, Rock Paper Scissors, trivia and 20 questions. On momos, seven games are built into every call.
Is there an app to install before playing games on momos?
No. momos runs in your browser on phone or computer, and the games are built into the call. There's no app to install.
Are momos's games free?
Yes. Video chat and the in-call games are free. Playing can also earn you Coins, momos's virtual currency.
Can I play question games in Duo mode?
Duo mode matches you and a friend with another pair for a 2-on-2 call. Talking games such as this or that and would you rather work well with four people taking turns.
What's a good game for an awkward first minute?
This or That. It's fast, needs no explanation and gives you something to react to right away.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.