Get ready to embark on a laughter-filled journey through the wonderful world of question games with your friends. As you gather around, prepare to test your wits, tickle your funny bones, and uncover the hidden gems of humor among your BFFs. These question games for friends are designed to not only entertain but to strengthen the bonds of friendship. So let the friendly competition begin, and may your laughter never end with one another!
The Best Question Games for Friends
Ready to find some of your favorite questions games for friends? You are in the right place as we share our favorite question games for friends that we know that you will love!
Truth Or Dare
Truth or Dare is a classic game that has been around since the early 1700s! Friends will take turns asking each other if they would like to answer the truth question or do a dare. The person must then answer a question truthfully, or they can take a dare if they do not want to answer the question.
There are many variations of how to play truth or dare. You can write the truth or dare questions on a piece of paper, and each person can draw one out and answer the question, or you can roll dice and assign truth or dare to even or odd numbers. No matter how you decide to play, you and your friends will have a great time. Grab some of our favorite truth or dare games like Fun Family Truth or Dare and Truth or Dare for Teens.
Would You Rather
Would You Rather is another fun game that can be played with old and new friends. You will take turns asking each other questions that the person has to choose between. Questions include whether they would rather drink milk or water for the rest of their lives. This a good game to play to get to know new friends, or if you have been friends for a while, see if you can guess what your friend will pick. Either way, would you rather questions keep the conversation going. Try out some unique Would You Rather games like Would You Rather for High Schoolers and Hard Would You Rather.
Best Friend Quiz Questions
Best Friend Quiz questions will put your knowledge of your best friend to the test!
Each person will have a set of questions that they will fill out, and then they will switch papers and see who knows the most about the other friend. Another way to play is to ask questions rapid-fire style to see who can answer the questions the fastest.
21 Questions
21 questions can be played with just two people but is more fun with a big group of friends. Each person can take a turn and ask one person 21 questions in a row, or if you are in a larger group, take turns going around in a circle and asking each person the same question. You may find out you have much in common with a friend that you didn’t know beforehand, or your friends’ answers may surprise you!
Two Truths and a Lie
The point of the game Two Truths and a Lie is that each person comes up with two truths and one lie about themselves. Each person will then take turns telling their truths and one lie, and the group will then decide which thing about the person is the lie. This is a fun way to get to know some things about friends you may not have known before. The examples that you can give can range from silly to serious and in-between. The more outlandish the truths and the lies, the more fun the game can be.
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is so fun to play with a large group. A moderator asks a question that each person can answer that they have either never done the thing the question is asking, or they can indicate that they have!
You may be surprised at the things your friends have done! You can make I have or have not paddles for people to hold up, or you can simply have the group raise their hands if they have done the thing in question. Either way, getting ready for some fun and maybe a few surprises!
Put a Finger Down Questions
Put a Finger Down is becoming more and more popular. This game is similar to Never Have I Ever in that each person indicates if they have done what the question that is being asked.
Each person holds up all ten fingers and will put down a finger for everything they have done. This game is fun to play at parties or sleepovers because it is easy and requires no set-up; all you need are some questions and your fingers. You are then set to play the fun and easy get-to-know-you game.
Fact or Fiction
Fact or Fiction is a fun word game that is played by having friends guess if a statement about another person is fact or fiction. To play, each person in the group comes up with several statements about themselves that can be fact or fiction. Then the group takes turns reading the questions and then decides if the statement is fact or fiction. You can play with just personal statements or mix in general facts about anything.
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Questions
Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader tests the knowledge of your friend group! These questions are broken up into different categories, such as math, science, history, and music. The questions asked are something that any 5th grader should know. You can play in rounds or just ask each other questions to see who is the smartest in your group.
Things
Things is a question game that my friend group loves to play! You have a question that everyone in the group answers, and then one person reads all the answers out loud, and then the group goes around in a circle and tries to guess the answers to the person who wrote it. There is a lot of laughter and fun in deciding who wrote the answers.
Yes Or No
Yes or No is a game that is a quick and fun way to get to know friends you may not know as well as you would like. Each person takes turns answering questions with yes or no answers. You can use any yes no questions that you would like. These questions are perfect for seeing what your friends think and will help you get to know them quickly!
Guess Who?
This game is the real-life version of the board game guess who? The more people, the better the game is! One person will pick a friend out of the group as the person who others are trying to guess (Obviously don’t tell anyone!) All the friends (including the one that people are trying to guy) ask questions to try and find out who is is. You could ask, does this person like to read, or does this person have curly hair? Each question will bring you closer to deciding who it is the person had chosen. It is really funny game to play with others.
All About Me
All about me lets you brag a little about yourself. Each friend will get a list of questions they can answer and then take turns going through the list to see who may know the answer to the questions. This game can be played to see who knows the most about their friends, or you can simply fill out and answer the questions so that you can get to know your friends through some fun questions.
Word Chain
In Word chain, it will have you thinking on your toes! Choose one person to start the game and think of one word to say. It can be any word. The next player needs to choose a word that starts with the last letter of the previous word. The next player, after that, then picks a word from the last letter. For example, if the first player chooses the word radio, the next person needs to choose a word starting with the letter O, like an octopus. The next player’s words will need to start with the letter S. To make the game harder, choose a time limit on how long the player has to pick a word. Pro tip- pick some words that are hard to spell or will throw off the competition by being perplexed with the word.
Family Feud
Family Feud is the perfect game for friends who love a little competition. Break your friends up into two even teams and take turns playing through the rounds of family feud. You can purchase the game or app or create your own questions and answers to customize your gaming experience. Ask a question and have the other team write down their answers; if the other team can guess the answers, then they are rewarded points. The team with the most points wins!
Who’s Most Likely To
Who’s Most Likely To is a fun game to see who in your friend group is most likely to do something. A player will ask a question such as who in their friend group is most likely to fall asleep first at a sleepover. The group will then write down their answer to the question and then share it with the group. Get ready for some fun and laughter to accompany each question, and guess who will most likely forget where they parked their car.
Word Association
Word Association is a fun and fast game to play! Get a group of friends together and get ready to shout out the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says a word or phrase. To begin the game, select one person to start, they will then think of a word or phrase to say, and each person will have just a few seconds to shout out the first thing that comes to mind. When everyone mind goes blank the person that comes up the word wins!
Hot Seat
Hot seat puts your friends in the hot seat! Choose one friend to go first, set a timer for a minute or two, and then take turns asking them questions. The fun of the game is to see who can answer the most questions in the time limit set. Make sure you have a big list of questions prepared so there is plenty for everyone to answer.
This or That
This or That is always a favorite question game to play with friends. It lets you see what your friend’s favorite things are. The point of the game is to choose your favorite thing from two options. This is a fun game of choice that can help you see some of your friend’s favorite things, such as strawberry or chocolate milk. Diet or regular coke? Being tall or short? You will quickly learn what they like or dislike. Make the game fun and try to guess first what your friend would pick. Grab some of our this or that lists like This or That Questions for Teens and Entertaining This or That Questions to make it even more exciting and fun.
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers is a fun game with hilarious results! Each person playing starts by asking a question such as what is at the end of a rainbow? Everyone then puts their questions in a bowl to be mixed together. Players then choose a question to answer, making sure they don’t get their own. After everyone answers the question, the person chosen to go first reads the question they have. The player to their left then answers the question with the answer they wrote down to their own question. Play proceeds around the table in the same manner until all the questions are answered.
Trivia Questions
Trivia is another game for friends who love a little competition. Grab some trivia questions to test the smarts of your friends. You can play in groups or individually. Ask a trivia question, and the team or individual who buzzes in first gets a chance to answer the question. They get one point for a correct answer. If they guess it wrong, another team or person can buzz in and try to guess the answer. Perfect for parties or any get-together! Check out our huge list of trivia questions to choose from.
Where Do You Stand?
In Where Do you Stand, things can get pretty heated! Individuals will choose between two different opinions. Be careful! This game can get pretty intense and can spark debates, such as which is better, vanilla or chocolate ice cream? In each round, someone will read a question, and each player has to choose a side. Do your friends think the toilet paper should be placed over or under? When asking questions, avoid controversial or serious topics to keep the game fun and lighthearted.
One Must Go
In the game, One Must Go, you will get to know your friend’s preferences making it a great question game to play with friends. There are not really rules and structure, more less formal to really get to know those you are playing with.
To play, choose a category like foods then name 4 things that fall into that category. Everyone in the group then must choose one of the 4 things to eliminate forever. You then will have to defend your choice, expect debates and laughs as you play.
I feel
I feel is a game that hilariously asks how your friends are feeling. The point of the game is to ask how your friends feel about something, such as how they are feeling today. The friend then has to answer in actions; no words can be used. Each round, someone is asked how they feel about something or someone, and they have to act out how they feel. This game tests you and your friends’ acting skills. Break a leg because there are sure to be some laughs along the way.
Do you have some other favorite questions games for friends to play together? Don’t forget to share them with us in the comments so we can have fun with our friends too!
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Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. With her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer, Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.