This or That Questions: Play the This or That Game Free

This or that questions

These everyday this or that questions cover food, places, seasons, hobbies and habits, so they suit almost any group. With no scenario to read, they work for new friends, a long drive or a quick break between classes. Pick fast, then ask someone why they chose what they did. Playing with younger kids? Try the this or that questions for kids.

Early bird or night owl?
Corner brownie or middle brownie?
Window seat or aisle seat?
Sweater weather or flip-flop weather?
Cereal first or milk first?
Bookstore or record store?
Subtitles on or subtitles off?
Pajamas until noon or dressed by eight?
Thin crust or deep dish?
Top bunk or bottom bunk?
First snow or first warm day?
Escape room or trivia night?
Rental car or train pass?
Crunchy peanut butter or smooth peanut butter?
Library or coffee shop?
Fully tucked in or one foot out?
Horror movies or romantic comedies?
Taco Tuesday or pizza Friday?
Sunrise hike or stargazing?
Baking or cooking?
Hotel pool or hotel breakfast?
Rainy Sunday or sunny Saturday?
Morning shower or night shower?
Chocolate milk or strawberry milk?
Mini golf or go-karts?
Paper book or E-reader?
Front row or back row?
Leftovers or takeout?
Lake cabin or beach cottage?
Podcasts or audiobooks?
Shortcut or scenic route?
Mac and cheese or grilled cheese?
Tidy desk or creative mess?
Snow day or beach day?
Overnight train or red-eye flight?
Ranch or hot sauce?
Jigsaw puzzle or crossword puzzle?
Bubble bath or hot shower?
Breakfast for dinner or dessert first?
Movie theater or living room couch?
Fall leaves or spring blossoms?
Emoji reply or full sentences?
Farmers market or flea market?
Warm cookies or cookie dough?
Roller coasters or water slides?
White noise or total silence?
Big backyard or big kitchen?
Binge the season or weekly episodes?
Curly fries or waffle fries?
Staying up late or sleeping in?
Fridge magnets or postcards?
Karaoke or bowling?
Houseplants or fresh flowers?
Sparkling water or tap water?
Guided tour or aimless wandering?
Cozy mystery or space adventure?
Elevator or stairs?
Pumpkin spice or peppermint?
Summer camp or winter break?
Early packer or last-minute packer?
Big breakfast or quick coffee?
Live concert or studio album?
Socks in bed or bare feet?
Popcorn or nachos?
Mowing the lawn or washing the car?
Planetarium or aquarium?
Detailed itinerary or no plan at all?
Extra spicy or extra cheesy?
Gel pen or mechanical pencil?
Fireworks show or backyard bonfire?
Night light or total darkness?
Road trip or plane ride?
Animated movies or live action?
Rain on the roof or waves on the shore?
Big birthday party or quiet birthday dinner?
Ice cream truck or lemonade stand?
Paper planner or phone calendar?

How to play the this or that game

Read a pair aloud, or show it on the screen, and have everyone pick a side right away. The one rule that makes the this or that game work is no explaining until the round ends. Say your pick, then talk about it, so nobody argues themselves out of their first instinct.

On the screen, tap a side or press 1 or 2 to see the next pair. Nothing repeats until you have seen the whole deck.

For a speed round, give each pair three seconds and keep moving. In a classroom, try two sides of the room: the left wall is the first choice, the right wall is the second, and everyone walks to their pick. At a party, turn on party mode to fill the screen so the whole room can see it. For longer dilemmas, switch to the would you rather game. Couples can try the this or that questions for couples.

Funny this or that questions

Funny this or that questions swap the sensible choice for a silly one. Each pair puts two odd but tempting options side by side, and the laughter comes from defending your pick with a straight face. Read them quickly, then give everyone ten seconds to argue for their side. They work for kids, teens and adults alike. For longer jokes, try the funny would you rather questions.

Socks with sandals or shorts in a snowstorm?
A cat in a tiny hat or A dog in rain boots?
Burping the alphabet or whistling through your nose?
A cartwheel entrance or A slow-motion exit?
A pet rock with a name or an imaginary pet dragon?
Clown shoes for a week or A clown nose for a week?
A llama roommate or A penguin roommate?
A unicorn that snores or A dragon afraid of the dark?
Butter-side-down toast or A sticker that won't peel cleanly?
Typing with your elbows or texting with your toes?
Pants that swish or A jacket that crinkles?
A pigeon sidekick or A seagull rival?
Giggling at the wrong moment or crying at every commercial?
Spaghetti tacos or pancake sandwiches?
Broccoli ice pops or spinach brownies?
Walking like a penguin or running like a cartoon?
Answering only in rhymes or answering only in song?
A mustache made of frosting or eyebrows made of sprinkles?
A cape at the office or A crown at school?
Tap shoes everywhere or ice skates everywhere?
A unibrow for a day or A handlebar mustache for a day?
A tuxedo at the beach or A snowsuit at the pool?
Bunny slippers at work or ski goggles at the grocery store?
A dinosaur barber or an octopus drummer?
Bubble wrap floors or marshmallow couches?
Upside-down day or backwards day?
A haircut by a toddler or an outfit picked by a toddler?
A bathtub full of rubber ducks or A bed full of teddy bears?
A voice like a cartoon chipmunk or A voice like a movie-trailer narrator?
A banana phone or A shoe phone?
Glitter on everything or confetti in every pocket?
A goat as a lawn mower or A pig as a vacuum?
Mittens on your feet or socks on your hands?

This or that questions for adults

This or that questions for adults are about the grown-up parts of life: work, money, home, travel and daily routines. They are grown-up in topic, not explicit, so they fit a team meeting, a dinner party or a road trip. Try one as an icebreaker, then ask a coworker or friend to explain the pick. If a pair feels too personal for the room, skip it.

Inbox zero or thousands unread?
A quick call or A long email?
Office with the team or kitchen table at home?
Sticky notes or to-do list app?
Big tax refund or bigger paychecks all year?
Spreadsheet budget or winging it each month?
Round-up savings app or coin jar on the dresser?
Splurging on travel or splurging on furniture?
Cash back card or travel points card?
Loading the dishwasher or folding the laundry?
Clean as you go or one big Sunday reset?
Thermostat at 68 or thermostat at 74?
Robot vacuum or monthly cleaning service?
Grocery pickup or wandering the aisles?
Carry-on only or one big checked bag?
Gate two hours early or boarding with minutes to spare?
Hotel with room service or rental with a full kitchen?
Three snoozes or up on the first alarm?
Coffee brewed at home or coffee-shop latte?
Workout before work or workout after work?
Packed weekend plans or A weekend with zero plans?
Brunch out or Pancakes at home?
Sunday meal prep or cooking fresh each night?
Trying a new recipe or your go-to dinner?
Homemade pizza night or delivery from the usual spot?
Leftovers for lunch or lunch out with coworkers?
Train with a book or car with your playlist?
Leaving at 6 on empty roads or leaving at 8 in traffic?

Christmas this or that

Christmas this or that questions turn the season's big debates into quick picks: traditions, foods, decorations, gifts and winter fun. Use them while you trim the tree, at a family gathering, or as a classroom activity before winter break. Everyone chooses at once, and you find out who is on which side. They are safe for all ages and need no setup.

Picking a tree at the farm or pulling the tree from the attic?
White lights or colorful lights?
Building a gingerbread house or decorating sugar cookies?
Opening gifts slowly or tearing into them all at once?
Matching family pajamas or silly holiday sweaters?
Peppermint bark or homemade fudge?
Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Christmas at home or Christmas on a trip?
Star tree topper or big bow tree topper?
Stocking stuffers or one big present?
Christmas movies or Christmas music?
Caroling with neighbors or ice skating downtown?
Tinsel or paper chains?
Christmas ham or Christmas turkey?
Secret Santa or white elephant swap?
Homemade gifts or store-bought gifts?
Driving around to see lights or going to a holiday parade?
Snowball fight or snow angels?
Hot cocoa with marshmallows or hot cocoa with whipped cream?
Shaking every present or waiting patiently?
Wrapping gifts early or wrapping on Christmas Eve?
Mittens or gloves?
Peppermint everything or gingerbread everything?
Fireplace glow or snow falling outside?
Handwritten cards or A holiday video call?
A big family dinner or A quiet pajama day?
Pinecone ornaments or popcorn garland?
Christmas morning pancakes or Christmas Eve cookies?

Frequently asked questions

What are some good this or that questions?

Good this or that questions are short, quick to answer and fun to argue about afterward: food, seasons, weekend plans, habits and small daily choices. The best pairs feel close, so the room splits. The deck above mixes easy everyday picks with funny, grown-up and Christmas sections you can choose for your group.

What are this or that questions?

This or that questions ask you to pick one of two short options, such as thin crust or deep dish, with no time to overthink. Unlike would you rather questions, there is no long scenario to read, so the game moves fast. People use them as icebreakers, party games and conversation starters at home, at school and at work.

How do you play the this or that game?

Read a pair aloud, or show it on a screen, and have everyone pick a side right away. Press 1 or 2, or tap a choice, to see the next pair. Wait until the round ends before explaining your picks. You can play alone, in teams, or with the two sides of the room.

Can I play this or that on my phone?

Yes. The game works on phones, tablets and computers in any modern browser. Tap a side to pick, use Back and Skip to move around, and turn on party mode to fill the screen. It is free, needs no account or app, and nothing you pick is sent anywhere.