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Would You Rather

Would You Rather forces impossible choices that reveal how people actually think. Two options, no middle ground. The accountant who picks 'famous for a day' over 'rich for a year'? Now you know what drives them.

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Group Size:

3-20 people

Duration:

10-15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

How to Play:

Would You Rather - How to Play
  1. 1

    Prepare 10-15 Would You Rather questions with two distinct choices

  2. 2

    Present each question clearly: 'Would you rather A or B?'

  3. 3

    Give everyone 10 seconds to decide silently

  4. 4

    Go around the group—each person shares their choice

  5. 5

    Ask one person to explain their reasoning in 30 seconds

  6. 6

    Open brief discussion before moving to the next question

  7. 7

    Use 5-8 questions for a 10-minute session

“Fly or be invisible?” Simple question, but suddenly you’re debating what matters more—freedom or stealth. That’s what makes Would You Rather the ultimate thinking game: no right answers, just choices that reveal who people really are. “4-day work week or work from anywhere?” exposes what someone actually values. “Know how you die or when you die?” surfaces hidden philosophies. The quiet developer who picks “famous for a day” over “rich for a year”? Now you understand their priorities. Each forced choice peels back a layer of personality that small talk never reaches.

Best For:

Perfect ice breaker game for team meetings, virtual calls, onboarding sessions, and lunch breaks where you want real conversations instead of small talk.

Pro Tips

  • Start with lighter choices (pizza vs tacos) before deeper dilemmas (stability vs adventure)

  • The best Would You Rather questions have no obvious answer—both options should be equally appealing or challenging

  • When someone picks the unpopular choice, ask them to explain first—that's where insights happen

  • For virtual meetings, use polls to collect answers before discussion

  • Prepare backup questions—some fall flat with certain groups

Variations

  • Speed Round: 30-second limit per answer, rapid-fire through 10 questions

  • Deep Dive: Use only thought-provoking questions about values, fears, and priorities

  • Themed Round: Focus on work life, travel, food, or hypothetical superpowers

FAQ

What makes a good Would You Rather question?
Both options should be equally appealing or equally challenging. 'Would you rather fly or be invisible?' works because neither is obviously better. Avoid questions where everyone picks the same answer.
How many Would You Rather questions do I need?
Prepare 10-15 questions, use 5-8 per session. Quality matters more than quantity—one great question sparks more conversation than five mediocre ones.
Can Would You Rather work for large virtual meetings?
Yes, it's one of the best ice breaker games for online meetings. Use Zoom polls or chat voting for groups over 10 people, then discuss the most interesting splits.
Is Would You Rather appropriate for work?
Absolutely. Stick to fun dilemmas about travel, food, lifestyle, or hypothetical scenarios. Avoid politics, religion, and anything too personal.
Why does Would You Rather reveal so much about people?
Forced choices bypass polite deflection. When there's no 'it depends' option, people reveal their actual priorities and values.
What if everyone picks the same answer?
That's valuable too—you've discovered a shared team value. Ask why, then move to the next question.

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