Are you looking for ways to engage with your children while also encouraging their creativity and critical thinking skills? One of the best activities that has stood the test of time is the classic game of “Would You Rather?” This simple yet thought-provoking game helps to foster bonds between family members, encourages conversation, and often leads to plenty of laughs. It is honestly one of our family favorites.
From laugh-out-loud scenarios to thought-provoking dilemmas, you can cater this game to any family or group. You can adapt the game for various age groups and even mix it up for long car rides or family game nights.
Whether you’re gathered around the dinner table or keeping boredom at bay on a rainy day, “Would You Rather?” never fails to provide entertainment and keep the conversation flowing.
Why Use “Would You Rather Questions” for Kids?
My favorite thing about playing “Would you Rather?” is that it helps me get to know my kids better. Not to mention that a game like this helps you tackle awkward silences in the car or around the dinner table and creates space for healthy parent/child communication.
“Would You Rather?” questions for kids can help you cover a wide range of topics, from silly to thought-provoking, Plus, these kinds of games and questions help your children develop their decision-making skills and imagination. For example, one question might be: “Would you rather be able to slide down rainbows or jump on clouds?” The options in such questions can spark curiosity and invite them to think outside the box.
Moreover, these questions also promote valuable life skills for your kids. They’ll learn to debate and reason through ideas. Taking time to engage with your kids in a game of “Would you rather?” gives your children an opportunity to practice decision-making, weigh pros and cons of each option, and justify their choices. They also can learn how to respect differing opinions and engage in active listening, which are essential qualities for successful interactions.
All in all, incorporating “Would You Rather?” questions into your conversations with your kids can not only create lively and enjoyable fun, but also help create meaningful connections as a family.
Places you can use “Would you Rather?” questions
Not sure where to use “Would you rather?” questions?
- Road trips
- Doctor’s office
- Family night
- Meal times
- Parent child dates
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Printable Would you Rather Questions for Kids
If you are looking for an easy and cute way to play “Would you Rather?” with your kids, grab our printable cards here!
Would You Rather Questions for Different Age Groups
Toddlers
When it comes to toddlers, it’s essential to keep the “Would You Rather?” questions simple and attention-catching. Toddlers have shorter attention spans and may not completely understand the concept. Some fun and simple questions for this age group could include:
- Would you rather be a cat or a dog?
- Would you rather have ice cream or cake?
- Would you rather draw with a blue crayon or green paint?
- Would you want a bunny or a tiger as a pet?
- Would you rather drive a car or an airplane?
- Would you rather be a bird or a fish?
- Would you rather sleep outside under the stars or sleep in a tent?
Older Kids
With older kids, their comprehension abilities increase, as well as their interests change. The “Would You Rather?” questions for older kids should be engaging and relevant to their age group. The questions can be more thought-provoking and imaginative:
- Would you rather be able to slide down rainbows or jump on clouds?
- Would you rather have the power to be invisible or able to read minds?
- Would you rather have a pet hamster or a pet cat?
- Would you rather read a book in the grass or in a tree?
- Would you rather be able to jump as high as your house or run as fast as a car?
- Would you rather pick your nose in public or lick the bottom of your shoe?
- Would you rather have butterfly wings or a horse tail?
- Would you rather eat a beetle or get stung by a bee?
- Would you rather live in the North Pole or the South Pole?
- Would you rather have a robot servant or a magical genie?
- Would you rather be tickled every day or feel itchy every day?
- Would you rather never have to clip your toenails again or never have to take a bath again?
- Would you rather give up the sense of taste or the sense of smell?
- Would you rather go to the doctor or the dentist?
- Would you rather be a wizard or a superhero?
- Would you rather have tiger stripes or porcupine needles?
Teens and Tweens
When it comes to playing “Would you Rather?” with teens and tweens, you’ll have up your game. They’ll appreciate challenges and deeper questions. The “Would You Rather” topics can promote self-reflection or engage their critical thinking skills. Questions you can ask this age group are:
- Would you rather be the fastest swimmer or the fastest runner?
- Would you rather constantly itch or always have a cough?
- Would you rather it be warm and raining or cold and snowing?
- Would you rather live somewhere where it snows every day or rains every day?
- Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button in your life?
- Would you rather be able to live 100 years in the past or 100 years in the future?
- Would you rather get around everywhere on an electric scooter or an electric bicycle?
- Would you rather have detention for a week or extra math homework for a week?
- Would you rather sleep in the snow or cook in the rain?
- Would you rather shovel snow or rake leaves?
- Would you rather play the guitar or the piano?
- Would you rather moo like a cow after every sentence or bark like a dog?
- Would you rather live without music or without movies?
- Would you rather be a detective or a pilot?
- Would you rather spend a whole 24 hours awake or asleep?
- Would you rather touch the deepest part of the ocean or the top of the sky?
- Would you rather learn sign language or be an amazing singer
- Would you rather dance at a party, or do arts and crafts at a party?
- Would you rather be super strong or super fast?
- Would you rather be able to stop time or go back in time?
The key to choosing the best “Would You Rather” questions is to consider the age group your family has, as well as their interests. And, if you are in a pinch with a wide variety of ages, aim the questions younger. Most teens will go along with questions aimed at younger kids to be a good sport.
Food-Related Would You Rather Questions
Food “Would you rather?” questions are fun for everyone. Here are some examples:
- Would you rather eat a whole watermelon or a whole pineapple?
- Would you rather have an apple that tastes like a carrot or a carrot that tastes like an apple?
- Would you rather eat a raw potato or a whole lime?
- Would you rather eat donuts or candy?
- Would you rather grow strawberries in your backyard or have a tree that grows oranges?
- Would you rather eat fast food, or breakfast for dinner?
- Would you rather have pizza with ice cream as a topping or ice cream with pizza as a topping?
- Would you rather eat pizza-flavored ice cream or ice cream-flavored pizza?
- Would you rather have an unlimited supply of your favorite ice cream or your favorite pizza?
- Would you rather give up chocolate or your favorite savory snack forever?
- Would you rather have breakfast foods for dinner or dinner foods for breakfast?
- Would you rather eat a dessert that tastes like your favorite vegetable or a vegetable that tastes like your favorite dessert?
- Would you rather eat hot dogs or chocolate ice cream
- Would you rather eat donuts made of vegetables or soup made of fruit?
- Would you rather eat two candy bars or one cupcake?
- Would you rather eat only chocolate ice cream or only vanilla ice cream?
- Would you rather eat pizza or tacos as your only meal for the rest of your life?
Funny and Silly Questions
If you are anything like me, you’ll love funny and silly questions. I can’t help but imagine kids giggling as they try to choose between two outrageous scenarios. It’s a great way to break the ice or just have some family fun. Here are some funny and silly “Would You Rather” questions for kids that my kids love:
- Would you rather have purple hair or green hair?
- Would you rather be able to slide down rainbows or jump on clouds?
- Would you rather eat nothing but ice cream or nothing but pizza for a year?
- Would you rather be able to create a new holiday or create a new language?
- Would you rather have one eye in the middle of your head or two noses?
- Would you rather have an extra finger or an extra toe?
- Would you rather live in a tree house or an igloo?
- Would you rather have a life-sized robot or a jetpack?
- Would you rather have a pet unicorn or a pet dragon?
- Would you rather have only cold water or only hot water?
- Would you rather go snow boarding or go ice skating
- Would you rather only be able to whisper or have an incredibly loud voice?
- Would you rather hold your breath as long as a dolphin or jump as far as a kangaroo?
- Would you rather be able to breathe fire or shoot lasers from your eyes?
- Would you rather be a detective or a pilot?
- Would you rather have an elephant for a teacher or a rhino for a teacher?
Gross Would You Rather Questions
As a mother of three boys, I can’t leave out gross “Would you rather?” questions. I just can’t. Here we go!
- Would you rather eat a spoonful of cat food or a spoonful of dog food?
- Would you rather bite into a raw potato or a raw onion?
- Would you rather lick a dirty trash can or the bathroom floor?
- Would you rather replace ketchup with honey on your fries or substitute your pancake topping with maple syrup for mustard?
- Would you rather pick your nose in public or lick the bottom of your shoe?
- Would you rather only be able to whisper or only be able to shout?
- Would you rather have one eye in the middle of your head or two noses?
- Would you rather stroke a snake or a tarantula?
- Would you rather wear wet socks all day or have a pebble stuck in your shoe?
The entire purpose of a gross question is to make kids (and yourself) laugh. So, keep it lighthearted and fun!
Kids “Would you Rather?” Questions about Families
One fun way to encourage your kids to think critically is by using questions about family members. Here are some fun “Would You Rather” questions to ask children involving grandparents and relatives:
- Would you rather listen to stories from your grandparents or play games with your siblings and cousins at a family gathering?
- Would you rather have a sleepover at grandma’s house or visit your cousins for the weekend?
- Would you rather bake cookies with your grandparents or go on a picnic with your aunt and uncle?
Road Trips and Long Car Ride “Would you Rather?” Questions for Kids
Road trips and long car rides can be boring for kids, but these “Would You Rather” questions can lighten the mood and create fun memories:
- Would you rather go on a cross-country road trip with your family or take a quick flight to your destination?
- Would you rather play “I Spy” or “20 Questions” during a long car ride?
- Would you rather stop at every interesting tourist spot along the route or drive straight through to your destination?
Vacation “Would You Rather?” Questions
Vacations can be full of exciting adventures and new experiences. Here are some “Would You Rather” questions to help your kids imagine their perfect vacation scenario:
- Would you rather spend your vacation at an amusement park or relaxing on a beach?
- Would you rather have a pirate-themed vacation or a space-themed vacation?
- Would you rather explore a bustling city or spend time in the great outdoors camping and hiking?
- Would you rather live in the desert or on a deserted island?
- Would you rather go on a rollercoaster or go sky diving?
- Would you rather sleep outside under the stars or sleep in a tent?
- Would you rather vacation on a beach in the United States or on a cruise ship to Mexico?
Dining Out “Would you rather?” Questions
Have you ever been in a restaurant with your kids and felt overwhelmed by the wait with little people? I have! “Would you rather?” is a fun game to play while you wait. Restaurant questions can help you pass the time! So, let’s dive into the dining-out themed questions!
- Would you rather eat at a fancy restaurant with a strict dress code or a laid-back fast-food place with no dress code at all?
- Would you rather have unlimited refills of your favorite drink at a restaurant or an endless supply of fries at a fast-food joint?
- Would you rather visit a restaurant that serves food from around the world or have your favorite fast food delivered to your doorstep?
- Would you rather order the biggest burger on the menu or the largest slice of pizza you’ve ever seen?
- Would you rather give up cheese or chocolate forever?
- Would you rather design your own ice cream sundae at a restaurant or create your own pizza with unlimited toppings at a fast-food place?
- Would you rather work in a fancy restaurant as a chef or be a drive-thru operator at a busy fast-food joint?
- Would you rather live in a restaurant with all your meals prepared by a gourmet chef or have a fast-food place right next door that you can visit whenever you want?
Whether you are stuck at the doctors office with your kids, or on a road trip as a family, “Would You Rather?” questions are a great way to connect with your kids in a lighthearted and fun way! These questions can help!
