Play a game with 2 players but not over wifi or in the same room?

My dad and I both are getting iPads and wanted to see if there are any games we can play together even though we don't live near each other.
I guess it would have to be turn based or something but can let him or I know the other person has done something. I was hoping Scrabble but that looks like it only works over wifi.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Rich

Are you saying that neither of you will have wi-fi at your homes ? If not, will you both have 3G models ?
Words With Friends is a Scrabble-like game and you can play it remotely either via wi-fi, or 3G. Remember, you don't have to be on the same wi-fi network..... you could be on yours, and he could be on his. As long as the iPad has internet connectivity somehow, it will work.

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