Would You Rather

How to Play

Would You Rather is a versatile ice breaker that works equally well in person or virtually, making it perfect for remote teams and online gatherings.

Setup

1. Prepare a list of “Would You Rather” questions (or use spontaneous questions)
2. Gather players in person or on a video call
3. Designate a moderator to ask questions
4. No materials required, though a prepared list helps

Game Instructions

1. The moderator poses a “Would You Rather” question with two options
2. Each player must choose one option (no “neither” or “both” allowed)
3. Players can vote by raising hands, using chat reactions, or verbally
4. After voting, invite 2-3 players to explain their reasoning
5. Continue with new questions for the desired duration

Sample Questions

Light and Fun:

• Would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?
• Would you rather live without music or without movies?
• Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or 20 minutes early?

Thought-Provoking:

• Would you rather work from home forever or never work from home?
• Would you rather give up social media or coffee for a year?
• Would you rather know all languages or play all instruments?

Silly:

• Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?
• Would you rather have fingers as long as legs or legs as short as fingers?
• Would you rather sweat cheese or cry maple syrup?

Variations

This or That: Simpler version with quick-fire choices (pizza or tacos, beach or mountains)

Explain Your Choice: Require everyone to justify their answer

Create Your Own: Players take turns creating questions for the group

Why It Works

Would You Rather succeeds because it:

• Requires no preparation or materials
• Works perfectly for virtual meetings
• Scales from small to large groups
• Reveals personality and values
• Generates natural discussion
• Adapts to any age group

Perfect for Zoom meetings, virtual team building, family gatherings, road trips, and casual social events.