How to Play Would You Rather: Rules & 60+ Scenarios

Would You Rather is the party game that turns impossible choices into the best conversations. Simple rules, zero setup, endless entertainment — here is the complete guide.

What Is Would You Rather?

Would You Rather is a game where players are given two options and must choose one — no matter how difficult, absurd, or uncomfortable the choice. The real fun is not just the answer, but defending it. Debates, arguments, and laughter are part of the game.

The Basic Rules

You will need: 2+ players (no upper limit)

How to play:

One player reads a "Would you rather…" question with two options (A or B).
Everyone must choose — no "both", no "neither", no passing.
Each player reveals their answer at the same time (count to three).
Anyone who wants to can explain their reasoning. This is where the game really happens.
The next player reads a new question. Rotate around the circle.

Competitive version: Before revealing answers, bet on what the group will pick. The player who predicts the most answers correctly wins.

Elimination version: Anyone who can't defend their choice within 30 seconds is eliminated. Last one standing wins.

60+ Would You Rather Scenarios

Funny & Silly

Perfect for warming up the group.

Would you rather always have to speak in rhymes, or always communicate in charades?
Would you rather have hands for feet, or feet for hands?
Would you rather eat only pizza forever, or never eat pizza again?
Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck, or 100 duck-sized horses?
Would you rather have a rewind button for the last 10 seconds, or a fast forward for the next 10 minutes?
Would you rather lose all your photos, or all your contacts?
Would you rather only be able to whisper, or only be able to shout?
Would you rather have no eyebrows, or one gigantic eyebrow?
Would you rather your only transport be a tricycle, or a pogo stick?
Would you rather never age physically but age mentally at double speed, or age physically at double speed but never mentally?

Social & Revealing

Great for getting to know people better.

Would you rather know when you're going to die, or how?
Would you rather have the power to read minds, or be invisible?
Would you rather always know the truth, or always be believed when you lie?
Would you rather live without the internet, or without music?
Would you rather always be 10 minutes late, or always 3 hours early?
Would you rather give up social media forever, or give up watching TV and films?
Would you rather be famous but broke, or unknown but financially comfortable?
Would you rather have unlimited time, or unlimited money?
Would you rather only travel by plane, or only by train?
Would you rather have one true best friend, or 100 friendly acquaintances?

Hard Moral Dilemmas

These are the ones that start real debates.

Would you rather be able to stop a crime but not know who will commit it, or know who will commit a crime but not be able to stop it?
Would you rather save five strangers or one close friend?
Would you rather know every secret about everyone you meet, or have everyone know every secret about you?
Would you rather have a career you love with low pay, or a career you hate with very high pay?
Would you rather be able to speak every language, or play every instrument?
Would you rather have the ability to time travel but never return, or travel to space but never leave?
Would you rather be brilliant but deeply misunderstood, or average but universally loved?
Would you rather have a guaranteed decent life, or take a 50/50 chance at an extraordinary one?
Would you rather always speak your mind, or always hear what others truly think of you?
Would you rather live 100 comfortable years, or 50 intense unforgettable ones?

Wild & Absurd

For when the group needs a jolt of energy.

Would you rather sneeze confetti, or cry glitter?
Would you rather have a permanent theme song playing when you enter a room, or a laugh track for all your jokes?
Would you rather always smell like freshly baked bread, or always smell nothing at all?
Would you rather be fluent in every language but only be able to talk about weather, or only speak English but discuss any topic?
Would you rather have a tail you cannot control, or ears that can hear conversations 1km away?
Would you rather live in a world without colour, or a world without sound?
Would you rather have a pet dinosaur but no phone, or a phone that controls the weather?
Would you rather only eat foods that are the colour orange, or only eat foods that are perfectly round?
Would you rather know the exact date the world ends, or never know but get a one-hour warning?
Would you rather swap bodies with your best friend for a month, or your worst enemy for a week?

Tips for the Best Game

Make them choose. If someone says "both" or "neither", the group can vote to give them a penalty. This keeps the game honest and fun.

Hear the reasoning. The answer matters less than why. Give people time to explain their thinking — that is where arguments, laughter, and surprises happen.

Adapt difficulty to your crowd. Start with Funny & Silly scenarios, then escalate. Going straight to Hard Moral Dilemmas can make a new group feel uncomfortable.

Use an app. If you don't want to read questions aloud yourself, apps like Partiz manage the full game — question rotation, pacing, and multiple game modes — all without WiFi.

Play in teams. Split into two teams and bet on what the other team will answer. Points for correct predictions. First team to 10 wins.

Variations

Couples edition — Focus only on Social & Revealing questions. Use the answers as conversation starters. This works equally well on dates or with long-term partners.

Speed round — 5-second timer from question to answer reveal. No thinking, pure instinct. Hilarious results.

Points version — Each player gets 3 "agreement tokens". Use one when you agree with someone else's choice. Player with most tokens at the end wins the room's approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you play Would You Rather with just two people? Yes — it's actually one of the best two-player party games. The debate dynamic still works, and you get long, interesting conversations.

What is the right number of players for Would You Rather? 4–8 players is the sweet spot. More than 10 and reactions get lost in the noise. With larger groups, break into smaller circles or use a competitive format.

How long does a game of Would You Rather last? Typically 20–45 minutes for a casual game. You can keep going as long as you have new scenarios — or use an app to never run out.

Is Would You Rather appropriate for kids? Absolutely. Stick to the Funny & Silly section above and it's great for all ages. Many of the best Would You Rather questions are completely family-friendly.

Ready to play? Download Partiz for free — Would You Rather is built in with endless scenarios, plus 5 other party games, all without WiFi.

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