Would You Rather
Two options. No opting out. Everyone has to justify their answer.
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Be able to fly or be invisible?
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How to play
- 1Read the question out loud to the group.
- 2Everyone answers at the same time — count down from three so nobody copies.
- 3Go round and make each person defend their choice. That argument is the actual game.
What's in the deck
Questions for every kind of gathering, sorted into 6 categories. Have a look at each one.
Classic
Good for any group
- Be able to fly or be invisible?
- Always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?
- Never use social media again or never watch another film?
- Have unlimited money or unlimited time?
…and plenty more in the game above.
Why this one works
Would You Rather is the most reliable icebreaker there is, and the reason is structural: there's no correct answer, so nobody can be wrong, and there's no way to opt out with "I don't mind". Everyone has to pick a side and then explain themselves, which is where you actually learn something about the person.
The best questions are the ones that split the room. If everyone answers the same way instantly, the question was too easy — a good dilemma costs you something whichever side you take. That's why the Hard category exists, and why it's the one that turns a five-minute warm-up into a forty-minute argument.
It works particularly well in situations where people are stuck together and slightly bored: car journeys, waiting rooms, the start of a workshop, the awkward first twenty minutes of a party. All it needs is one person willing to read the first question out loud.
Common questions
- How do you play Would You Rather?
- One person reads a question with two options. Everyone answers at once — counting down from three stops people copying — and then each person explains their choice. The explanation is the real game; the question is just the prompt.
- How many people do you need?
- Two is enough, but it's best with four or more, because the fun comes from the group splitting and arguing. Above about ten, split into smaller groups so everyone gets to speak.
- Is it suitable for kids?
- Use the Family category — it's written for children and is entirely silly and clean. Classic and Funny also work for most ages. Hard contains genuine moral dilemmas better suited to teenagers and adults.
- Can I use it as a work icebreaker?
- Yes — switch to the Office category, which sticks to work scenarios and asks nothing personal. Classic and Funny are also safe. Avoid Hard and Couples with colleagues.
- Are there questions for couples?
- Yes, there's a Couples category of 100 questions built for date nights and long drives — about how you'd live together, argue, travel and plan, rather than anything you'd be uncomfortable answering.
- Can I play with only one category?
- Tap the category chips above the card to turn any of them on or off. Switch everything off except one and the deck draws only from that.