Would You Rather

4.6
(3,421 ratings)

Participants choose between two options and explain their reasoning, sparking interesting discussions and revealing personalities.

Would You Rather is a simple yet engaging icebreaker that presents participants with fun, thought-provoking, or challenging choices. The game reveals preferences, values, and personality traits while encouraging discussion and debate. It works well in both casual and professional settings.

10-25 min4-30 peopleindoor
QuickNo MaterialsFun
Getting to Know YouCreative Thinking

Objective

Spark interesting conversations and help participants learn about each other's preferences.

No materials needed! This game is ready to play immediately.

How to Play

1

Prepare Questions

3 min

Have a list of "Would You Rather" questions ready. Mix fun, silly, and thought-provoking questions.

2

Explain the Format

2 min

Tell participants they will hear two options and must choose one, then briefly explain their choice.

3

Ask Questions

15 min

Present questions one at a time. Have participants indicate their choice (raised hands, virtual reactions, etc.).

4

Encourage Sharing

5 min

For each question, ask 2-3 people to explain why they chose their option.

Pro Tips

preparationImportant

Prepare questions appropriate for your audience (age, context, culture).

Variations

Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.

This or That
Simpler version with quick-fire choices (coffee or tea, beach or mountains, etc.).

Changes:

Duration5-15 min
Difficultyeasy
Philosophical Would You Rather
Use deeper, more thought-provoking questions for reflective discussions.

Changes:

Difficultymedium

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