How to Play “Would You Rather” | Game Rules + 60 Questions

Would You Rather is one of the easiest party games around — and one of the most fun. All you need are some good questions, a group of friends, and a willingness to laugh, debate, and maybe learn something surprising about each other.

I love this game because it works in just about any setting: around the dinner table, on a long road trip, in a classroom, or at a big party. Some of the best conversations come out of a single silly choice.

Objective

Answer creative, funny, or thought-provoking “Would you rather” questions and learn more about the people you’re playing with.

Age Range

Ages 6 and up (younger kids can play with simple, family-friendly questions).

Game Length

As long or short as you want — anywhere from 10 minutes to hours of fun.

Why We Like It for Kids and Families

• Super easy to play — no setup required.
• Great for road trips, classrooms, and family dinners.
• Gets kids talking, laughing, and practicing decision-making.
• Adults enjoy it just as much as kids.

Skills Built

• Communication
• Creative thinking
• Decision-making
• Social-emotional learning (sharing and listening)

What You Need

• Nothing but a list of “Would you rather” questions.
• Optional: Write questions down on slips of paper to draw at random.

How to Play “Would You Rather” in 5 Steps

Step 1: Gather your group

Get at least two players (but the game works best with 4+). Sit in a circle, line, or just play freeform.

Step 2: Choose a leader (optional)

Pick someone to read the first question. This role can rotate or stay with one person.

Step 3: Ask a “Would You Rather” question

The leader asks a question starting with “Would you rather…?”

Step 4: Everyone chooses an answer

Players pick which option they’d prefer. They can just state their choice, or everyone can raise hands for Option A or B.

Step 5: Discuss (optional)

The fun is in the explanations! Let players share why they picked their choice. Arguments, debates, and laughter are all part of the game.

Variations

• Scoring Version – Assign points when players choose the same answer as the majority.
• Silent Voting – Write down answers instead of saying them out loud.
• Elimination Style – If you choose the less popular option, you’re out until one person remains.
• Kids’ Version – Use easy, silly, or family-friendly questions only.
• Travel Version – Keep a list handy for road trips.
• Commercial Versions – Games like Would You Rather? (board game and card packs) are available if you want ready-made decks.

Would You Rather Questions by Category

Here are 60 great questions you can use right away — divided into categories:

Funny

1. Would you rather always hiccup when you talk or sneeze when you laugh?
2. Would you rather have spaghetti for hair or broccoli for ears?
3. Would you rather only be able to whisper or only be able to shout?
4. Would you rather hop like a kangaroo or waddle like a penguin everywhere you go?
5. Would you rather wear clown shoes every day or a clown wig every day?
6. Would you rather your only mode of transportation be a donkey or a giraffe?
7. Would you rather always sing instead of talk or dance instead of walk?
8. Would you rather have your face painted permanently or wear pajamas to every event?
9. Would you rather laugh uncontrollably at sad moments or cry at funny ones?
10. Would you rather burp confetti or fart glitter?

Gross/Silly

1. Would you rather eat a worm or a grasshopper?
2. Would you rather have stinky feet or stinky breath forever?
3. Would you rather drink pickle juice or eat a raw onion?
4. Would you rather lick the bottom of your shoe or someone else’s?
5. Would you rather never brush your teeth again or never wash your hair again?
6. Would you rather sneeze slime or sweat maple syrup?
7. Would you rather eat ice cream topped with ketchup or pizza topped with chocolate?
8. Would you rather step in dog poop barefoot or sit on a chewed piece of gum?
9. Would you rather smell like a skunk or look like a skunk?
10. Would you rather eat food that’s too spicy or food that’s super sour?

Imaginative

1. Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
2. Would you rather live in space or under the sea?
3. Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?
4. Would you rather time travel to the past or the future?
5. Would you rather be able to read minds or talk to animals?
6. Would you rather live in a treehouse or a castle?
7. Would you rather be a superhero or a wizard?
8. Would you rather explore the jungle of another planet or the deepest part of the ocean?
9. Would you rather have a magic carpet or a teleportation device?
10. Would you rather breathe fire like a dragon or shoot lightning like Zeus?

Family-Friendly

1. Would you rather go camping or go to the beach?
2. Would you rather eat pancakes or waffles for breakfast forever?
3. Would you rather ride a roller coaster or go ice skating?
4. Would you rather play hide-and-seek or tag?
5. Would you rather have a snowball fight or a water balloon fight?
6. Would you rather visit the zoo or the aquarium?
7. Would you rather have pizza or hamburgers for dinner?
8. Would you rather be really good at sports or really good at video games?
9. Would you rather watch a movie or play a board game?
10. Would you rather ride a horse or ride a bike?

Tricky

1. Would you rather give up chocolate or give up cheese?
2. Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?
3. Would you rather never use social media again or never watch TV again?
4. Would you rather live without music or live without books?
5. Would you rather have to always whisper or always shout?
6. Would you rather be too hot or too cold forever?
7. Would you rather give up your phone or your computer?
8. Would you rather never eat your favorite food again or only eat your favorite food forever?
9. Would you rather always get stuck in traffic or always have slow internet?
10. Would you rather forget your friends’ birthdays or your own birthday?

Deep

1. Would you rather know how you will die or when you will die?
2. Would you rather always know the truth or always believe a comforting lie?
3. Would you rather be rich but lonely or poor but surrounded by loved ones?
4. Would you rather change one decision from your past or see your future?
5. Would you rather have the ability to end all wars or end all poverty?
6. Would you rather be remembered forever or live a long, happy, but forgotten life?
7. Would you rather always put others first or always put yourself first?
8. Would you rather live a life full of adventure but uncertainty or a life of safety but boredom?
9. Would you rather lose all your memories or never be able to make new ones?
10. Would you rather have unlimited knowledge or unlimited happiness?

FAQs

What is the point of the “Would You Rather” game?
The point is to spark conversation, laughter, and creative thinking by making tough (or silly!) choices.

Can kids play “Would You Rather”?
Yes! Just stick to simple, silly, or family-friendly questions.

Is “Would You Rather” a good icebreaker?
Absolutely — it’s one of the best games for classrooms, camps, and parties because everyone participates equally.