Last Updated on February 12, 2025 by Catherine Fitzgerald B.A. M.A.
Have you ever thought about how a simple game can unlock a whole new level of team connection?
I’m talking about “Would You Rather” – those fun, engaging questions that can spark conversations and reveal surprising insights about your colleagues (and yourself!).
Trust me, I know that team building can sometimes feel like a chore. But “Would You Rather” questions are different.
They’re simple, effective, and dare I say, even fun!
They help us learn more about each other in a relaxed, non-threatening way. It’s also a great team-building activity when used with the following instantly available editable courses.
So, how can you use “Would You Rather” to boost your team’s dynamics? Let’s dive in!
Why “Would You Rather” Works: The Magic Behind the Questions.
“Would You Rather” questions have been a go-to team-building tool for ages, and for good reason!
They’re designed to get us thinking, talking, and understanding each other better.
I’ve found that the best questions present two options that make you pause and consider. It could be something silly, something thought-provoking, but it always leads to interesting discussions.
I will identify ten best practices and list 75 “Would You Rather” questions to get you started.
Highlight Features
The main features of “Would You Rather” questions include:
- Versatility: You can use them anywhere! From formal workshops to casual hangouts, “Would You Rather” fits right in.
- Ease of Use: They’re interactive and get everyone involved. No more awkward silences!
- Engagement: They are interactive and engaging, encouraging participation from all team members.
- Insightful: You’ll be amazed at what you learn about your team’s preferences, values, and how they think.
The Awesome Benefits You’ll See
Seriously, the benefits are huge. Here’s what I’ve noticed when using “Would You Rather” with teams:
- Improved Communication: These questions get the conversation flowing, helping us talk to each other more openly.
- Enhanced Understanding: By hearing different perspectives, we develop empathy and understanding for our teammates.
- Strengthened Relationships: Building trust and rapport becomes easier when you’re sharing a laugh (or a debate!) over “Would You Rather.”
- Increased Engagement: Team building becomes something people look forward to, not dread!
Ready to Play? Here’s How to Get Started
Implementing “Would You Rather” is super easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Prepare the Questions: Tailor your questions to your team’s interests and needs. I have a list of 75 “Would You Rather” questions to get you started.
- Explain the Rules: Keep it simple! Each person gets a question and chooses one of the two options.
- Facilitate the Game: Ask the questions one by one, giving everyone a chance to answer. Encourage discussion!
- Debrief: After the game, chat about what you learned and how you can apply it to your work.
Pro Tips: 10 Best Practices for “Would You Rather” Success
To make sure your “Would You Rather” sessions are a hit, keep these tips in mind:
- Ensure Inclusivity: Make sure the questions are appropriate for everyone.
- Encourage Honesty:Let people answer truthfully, even if their answer is unpopular.
- Promote Respect: Always be respectful of everyone’s responses.
- Keep it Light: Remember, it’s about having fun!
- Facilitate Discussion: Let different team members take turns asking the questions.
- Rotate the Facilitator: Allow different team members to take turns asking the questions.
- Be Flexible: Adapt the game to suit your team’s dynamics.
- Use Open-Ended Questions: Mix in some open-ended questions to encourage.
- Reflect on Answers: Think about what your answers reveal about your values.
- Apply Learnings: Find ways to use the insights to improve teamwork.
75 “Would You Rather” Questions
- Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?
- Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life?
- Would you rather be able to talk with animals or speak all foreign languages?
- Would you rather have unlimited international first-class tickets or never have to pay for food at restaurants?
- Would you rather give up your smartphone or your computer?
- Would you rather work in a group or work alone?
- Would you rather be the funniest person in the room or the most intelligent?
- Would you rather have a high-profile job with lots of stress or a low-profile job with little stress?
- Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
- Would you rather always have to say everything on your mind or never be able to speak again?
- Would you rather have a personal chef or a personal fitness trainer?
- Would you rather be a night owl or an early bird?
- Would you rather have a small, loyal group of friends or many acquaintances?
- Would you rather live in a bustling city or a quiet countryside?
- Would you rather be a famous director or a famous actor?
- Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon?
- Would you rather be able to control fire or water?
- Would you rather be a superhero or a supervillain?
- Would you rather live without music or without television?
- Would you rather have the ability to read minds or to predict the future?
- Would you rather be stuck on a deserted island alone or with someone you dislike?
- Would you rather have a successful career or a happy personal life?
- Would you rather be the richest person in the world or the smartest?
- Would you rather have a time machine that only goes back in time or one that only goes forward?
- Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or be able to read minds?
- Would you rather be known for your intelligence or your good looks?
- Would you rather explore space or the deep sea?
- Would you rather be able to stop time or fly?
- Would you rather have more time or more money?
- Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life?
- Would you rather always be surrounded by annoying people or be alone for the rest of your life?
- Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef?
- Would you rather be able to breathe underwater or fly through the air?
- Would you rather be famous or the best friend of someone famous?
- Would you rather have free Wi-Fi wherever you go or free coffee whenever you want?
- Would you rather live in a cave or live in a treehouse?
- Would you rather have a pet unicorn or a pet Pegasus?
- Would you rather have a third eye or a third arm?
- Would you rather be able to talk to land animals, animals that fly, or animals that live under the water?
- Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again?
- Would you rather spend the rest of your life with a sailboat as your home or an RV as your home?
- Would you rather give up all drinks except for water or give up eating anything that was cooked in an oven?
- Would you rather be able to see 10 minutes into your own future or 10 minutes into the future of anyone but yourself?
- Would you rather have an easy job working for someone else or work for yourself but work incredibly hard?
- Would you rather be the first person to explore a planet or be the inventor of a drug that cures a deadly disease?
- Would you rather go back to age 5 with everything you know now or know now everything your future self will learn?
- Would you rather be able to control animals (but not humans) with your mind or control electronics with your mind?
- Would you rather have unlimited sushi for life or unlimited tacos for life?
- Would you rather give up watching TV/movies for a year or give up playing games for a year?
- Would you rather always be able to see 5 minutes into the future or always be able to see 100 years into the future?
- Would you rather super sensitive taste or super sensitive hearing?
- Would you rather be a practicing doctor or a medical researcher?
- Would you rather be married to a 10 with a bad personality or a 6 with an amazing personality?
- Would you rather never be able to eat meat or never be able to eat vegetables?
- Would you rather be able to see what was behind every closed door or be able to guess the combination of every safe on the first try?
- Would you rather be an average person in the present or a king of a large country 2500 years ago?
- Would you rather be able to dodge anything no matter how fast it’s moving or be able to ask any three questions and have them answered accurately?
- Would you rather be forced to dance every time you heard music or be forced to sing along to any song you heard?
- Would you rather have all your clothes fit perfectly or have the most comfortable pillow, blankets, and sheets in existence?
- Would you rather 5% of the population have telepathy, or 5% of the population have telekinesis? You are not part of the 5% that has telepathy or telekinesis.
- Would you rather be an unimportant character in the last movie you saw or an unimportant character in the last book you read?
- Would you rather move to a new city or town every week or never be able to leave the city or town you were born in?
- Would you rather travel the world for a year on a shoestring budget or stay in only one country for a year but live in luxury?
- Would you rather suddenly be elected a senator or suddenly become a CEO of a major company? (You won’t have any more knowledge about how to do either job than you do right now.)
- Would you rather live in virtual reality where you are all powerful or live in the real world and be able to go anywhere but not be able to interact with anyone or anything?
- Would you rather have whatever you are thinking to appear above your head for everyone to see or have absolutely everything you do live streamed for anyone to see?
- Would you rather wake up as a new random person every year and have full control of them for the whole year or once a week spend a day inside a stranger without having any control of them?
- Would you rather know all the mysteries of the universe or know every outcome of every choice you make?
- Would you rather be forced to eat only spicy food or only incredibly bland food?
- Would you rather have whatever you touch turn to gold or be able to see into the future?
- Would you rather never have to work again or never have to sleep again (you won’t feel tired or suffer negative health effects)?
- Would you rather have free Wi-Fi wherever you go or be able to drink unlimited free coffee at any coffee shop?
- Would you rather take amazing selfies but all of your other pictures are horrible or take breathtaking photographs of anything but yourself?
- Would you rather use a push lawn mower with a bar that is far too high or far too low?
- Would you rather 5% of the population have telepathy, or 5% of the population have telekinesis? You are not part of the 5% that has telepathy or telekinesis.
By using “Would You Rather” questions in your team-building games, you can foster a more open, communicative, and understanding team environment. So, what are you waiting for?
Give it a try, have some fun, and watch your team grow stronger!
