Question games like “Would you rather …” can be a great way to get to know others better. This classic question game makes players think about what they value most, be it funny or serious, and will help you connect in a quick and silly way. All of these “Would you rather” questions are appropriate for elementary aged kids or older.
This question game can be a fun way to get a classroom discussing different topics or has a game two or more players can participate in during a long car ride or other times you may have to fill time and wait.
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Questions about Food
- Would you rather eat candy or chips?
- Would you rather eat donuts or pizza every day?
- Would you rather eat a whole lemon or a whole onion?
- Would you rather drink really cold water or hot milk?
- Would you rather have breakfast or dinner for every meal?
- Would you rather have a sandwich or pasta every day for lunch?
- Would you rather drink coffee or tea?
- Would you rather eat only chocolate or only vanilla desserts?
- Would you rather have popcorn or candy for a movie snack?
- Would you rather eat noodles or rice every day or the rest of the year?
Questions about School
- Would you rather get good grades or be the best at sports?
- Would you rather play inside for or outside for recess?
- Would you rather be able to write fast or read fast?
- Would you rather know the correct answer for every test or never have to take test again?
- Would you rather be in a math lesson or an English lesson?
- Would you rather learn Spanish or French?
- Would you rather be in the school’s marching band or in a school play?
- Would you rather have detention for a day or have extra math homework for a week?
- Would you rather eat lunch in the cafeteria or the library?
- Would you rather have to wear a uniform everyday or pajamas every day?
- Would you rather do a book report or a science project?
Questions about Family
- Would you rather have a sister or a brother?
- Would you rather have a lot of siblings or be an only child?
- Would you rather have a baby brother or brother who was much older than you?
- Would you rather share a bedroom with a nosy sibling or one that ignores you?
Questions about Fictional Characters
- Would you rather be friends with Lightning McQueen or Mater?
- Would you rather go on an adventure with Arielle under the sea or with Elsa in a snowy land?
- Would you rather be Chase or Marshall from Paw Patrol?
- Would you rather meet a vampire or a werewolf?
- Would you rather go to school at Hogwarts or live in the Lego movie?
- Would you rather be Mr. Incredible or Gru?
- Would you rather be Shrek or Donkey?
- Would you rather take a ride on a pirate ship or a rocket ship?
- Would you rather be a friends with a ghost or a witch?
Questions about Special Powers
- Would you rather be super strong or be able to fly?
- Would you rather have a fairy godmother or a genie lamp?
- Would you rather be invisible or be able to see through anything?
- Would you rather be a superhero or be able to do magic?
- Would you rather use your hands as your feet or your feet as your hands?
- Would you rather be able to draw really well or be able to dance really well?
- Would you rather be able to breath under water or in outer space?
- Would you rather possess the ability to smell sounds or be able to hear smells?
- Would you rather have a magic wand or a super hero cape?
- Would you rather be able to fly on a broomstick or see the future?
Questions about Jobs
- Would you rather be a veterinarian or a doctor?
- Would you rather be a dentist or a lawyer?
- Would you rather drive a trash collector truck or a school bus?
- Would you rather start your own business or work for someone you admire?
- Would you rather be a teacher or a chef?
- Would you rather be a writer or an actor?
- Would you rather be really good at making clothes or furniture?
- Would you rather make lots of money but not enjoy your job or make very little money and love doing your job?
- Would you rather be a farmer who grows vegetables or flowers?
Questions about the Future
- Would you rather live somewhere that was always very cold or always very hot?
- Would you rather have to live on the Moon or on Mars?
- Would you rather have a car that can drive itself or be able to transport?
- Would you rather have no money but lots of friends or be rich and have no friends?
- Would you rather only wear the color red or yellow for the rest of your life?
- Would you rather live house that is all white or all black?
- Would you rather be tall or short?
Questions about Pets & Animals
- Would you rather have to fight a shark or a lion?
- Would you rather be a dog or a cat?
- Would you rather have a pet bird who can talk to you or a pet turtle who is a very good listener?
- Would you rather have butterfly wings or bat wings?
- Would you rather have a pet unicorn or a pet dragon?
- Would you rather get sprayed by a skunk or bit by a snake?
- Would you rather spend the day jumping like a kangaroo or swimming like a fish?
Questions about Chores
- Would you rather cook dinner or clean the dishes after?
- Would you rather scrub the toilet or change a baby’s diaper?
- Would you rather fold the laundry or mow the yard?
- Would you rather brush or teeth or brush your hair?
- Would you rather clean out your closet or your toys?
- Would you rather go to the doctor or the dentist?
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Questions about Fears & Gross Stuff
- Would you rather fall into a pool of slime or mud?
- Would you rather have a mosquito bite or a spider bite?
- Would you rather be constantly hot or cold?
- Would you rather have to give a speech or sing a song in front of the entire school?
- Would you rather eat dog food or cat food?
- Would you rather have a birthday piñata filled with bugs or spiders?
- Would you rather burn your tongue or have brain freeze?
- Would you rather have lice in your hair or have fleas crawling on your body?
- Would you rather have to eat a booger or ear wax?
- Would you rather get stuck in an elevator with an elephant or a rat?
- Would you rather it rain glitter or rain silly string?
- Would you rather wear your underwear on the outside of your pants or a day or wear the same underwear for a week?
Questions about Vacation
- Would you rather build snowman or build a sandcastle on vacation?
- Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains?
- Would you rather go to Disney World or the Wizarding World of Harry Potter?
- Would you rather go swimming or ride a roller coaster?
- Would you rather play mini golf or go on a scavenger hunt?
Questions about Holidays
- Would you rather ride a reindeer or make toys at Santa’s workshop?
- Would you rather decorate for Christmas or Halloween?
- Would you rather meet the Easter bunny or the Tooth Fairy?
- Would you rather loose all your Halloween candy or all your Christmas presents?
- Would you rather sing Christmas carols or dance the monster mash?
- Would you rather eat a whole Thanksgiving casserole or pie?
Using this with my kids!!