Would You Rather?
Category: Getting to Know You | Group Size: 3–20 | Time: 10–15 minutes
How to Play
Present two options and students choose which one they would rather do. Simple, but surprisingly revealing.
- Read a “Would you rather…” question aloud.
- Students physically move to one side of the room or the other (Option A side vs. Option B side).
- Ask a few people to explain their choice.
- Move to the next question.
Question Ideas (Light)
- Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
- Would you rather live in the mountains or at the beach?
- Would you rather only eat pizza or only eat tacos for a year?
- Would you rather be the funniest person in the room or the smartest?
- Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life?
Question Ideas (Deeper)
- Would you rather have everyone like you or have one true friend?
- Would you rather know the date of your death or the date of the world’s end?
- Would you rather be wealthy and miserable or poor and joyful?
- Would you rather always tell the truth or always be kind?
- Would you rather have your prayers always answered or always feel God’s presence?
Leader Tips
- Start with silly questions to warm up, then transition to deeper ones.
- There are no wrong answers — the goal is conversation, not debate.
- Follow up with “Why?” to draw out more thoughtful responses.
- Let students make up their own questions too.
Why It Works
This game requires zero preparation, works with any group size, and naturally leads to follow-up conversations. The physical movement keeps energy high.
Scripture Connection
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” — Mark 8:36 (ESV)
The deeper questions can lead to real conversations about what matters most.