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FLAMES Calculator

Cross out shared letters, count the remainder, and cycle through FLAMES.

FLAMES is a playground game from the 1970s: cross out shared letters in two names, count the remaining letters, and use that count to cycle through the letters F-L-A-M-E-S (Friends, Lovers, Affectionate, Marriage, Enemies, Siblings). The last letter standing is your result.

Part of: Fun Relationship Games

Play first; notes and related practice are below
Cross out shared letters
ALEX
SAM
Letters remaining: 5
FLAMES
Friends
Built for the long haul as friends. Safe, reliable, easy.
Just for fun. FLAMES is a 1970s playground game. It looks at letter overlap — it does not predict relationships.
Alex + Sam → Friends (5 letters remain, cycled through FLAMES).
Letters remaining
5
Result
Friends
FLAMES letter
F
FLAMES is deterministic — shuffle the names, try nicknames, try full legal names. Every input produces one answer.
Love Calculator →How Long Will We Last? →

How to use

  1. Enter your name.
  2. Enter their name.
  3. The tool crosses out matching letter pairs and shows which letter of FLAMES wins.

Examples

Alex + Sam
Shared: A. Remaining letters in ALEX: L, E, X; in SAM: S, M. Total remaining: 5 — cycles through FLAMES to Enemies.
Pat + Mia
Shared: A. Remaining: P, T; I, M — 4 letters. Cycles to Marriage.

Before you judge the score

Treat the score as feedback on one short practice round. It may reflect speed, attention, memory, or familiarity with the format, not overall ability.

The best next step is to review one missed pattern or one slow decision, then try a related practice or guide.

Limitations

  • · Novelty game — no real prediction
  • · Letter-based — same inputs always produce the same result
  • · One-for-one letter matching (duplicates are preserved in count)

Next up

Get a percent score with the Love Calculator.Love Calculator → Take the 8-question relationship quiz.How Long Will We Last? →

Frequently asked questions

› What does FLAMES stand for? Definition

F = Friends, L = Lovers, A = Affectionate, M = Marriage, E = Enemies, S = Siblings. The letter that survives the elimination is your verdict.

› How does the FLAMES game work? How-to

Write both names. Cross out letters that appear in both (one for one). Count the letters remaining in both names combined. Use that number to cycle through F-L-A-M-E-S, removing a letter each time until only one remains.

› Is FLAMES accurate? Trust & accuracy

No. FLAMES is a novelty game. It measures letter overlap, not compatibility. Treat the result as entertainment.

› Why do I keep getting Enemies? Troubleshooting

E sits in a spot that the elimination math hits often for short name pairs. Try full names or nicknames to see different results.

Tips & related reading

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