FLAMES Calculator
FLAMES is the classic schoolyard game that turns two names into a relationship label: Friends, Lovers, Affection, Marriage, Enemy or Siblings. Play it here in one click.
Using the FLAMES calculator
Enter two names
Type both names exactly as you'd like to play them.
We strike out common letters
Shared letters cancel; the remaining count runs the FLAMES elimination.
See your result
You get one of the six classic FLAMES outcomes.
About the FLAMES calculator
The FLAMES game has entertained friends for generations. It's a nostalgic, harmless bit of fun — and a reminder that real relationships are richer than any six-letter word.
Frequently asked questions
What does FLAMES stand for?
Friends, Lovers, Affection, Marriage, Enemy and Siblings. The game eliminates letters of the word until one remains.
How is the FLAMES result decided?
Letters common to both names are removed, the leftover letters are counted, and that count is used to eliminate the FLAMES letters one by one.
Is FLAMES real?
It's a fun game, nothing more. AstroHood offers it purely for entertainment.
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