40 Would You Rather Questions for Kids
Give kids two choices they can picture right away, then let the reasons become the fun part. These 40 questions are written for ages 6 to 12, with food, school, animals and silly superpowers to talk about. You can read aloud from the question pack above, use Pick another question for kids, or select Print all 40 for a paper copy.
How to play Would You Rather with kids
Gather two or more players where everyone can hear the reader. Allow about two minutes to explain the game. Read from a phone or tablet, or use a printed copy; no props or score sheet are needed.
- Read one question aloud, then give everyone a moment to decide.
- Count down from three. Hold up one finger for the first option, two for the second, or keep hands down to pass.
- Invite one or two volunteers to explain. After five to ten questions, stop or ask whether everyone wants another round.
There is no wrong answer. Nobody has to explain a choice, and a child can ask for a different question without saying why. Read the next one if a choice does not suit the group. Let willing children take turns reading, or have an adult read throughout if that is easier.
For example, after the pancake-or-waffle question, one child might choose the dinosaur pancake because they like dinosaurs; another might choose the castle waffle because they imagine it having a drawbridge. Both answers count. The choices are imaginary, so children do not have to eat, touch or act out anything in a question.
You do not need points or a winner. Keep score only if the group enjoys it, and agree on what you are counting before you begin. For a family round with older siblings, the main Would You Rather guide has shared voting and pass rules. Preview its broader questions before reading them to younger children.
Which questions should you read first?
Start with a category the children recognize. You can read down one list rather than use the random picker if you want to stay with a particular topic.
- Food and treats: Try the dinosaur pancake or castle waffle choice, or ask about a birthday cake covered in sprinkles versus one shaped like a favorite animal. Nobody needs to taste anything.
- School-day choices: Ask about art class twice a day versus an extra-long recess. If a school reference is unfamiliar, explain it briefly or skip the question.
- Animals and adventures: Start with sleeping in a treehouse versus camping beside a quiet lake. Read choices about rainforest canopies or coral reefs when the children know what those places are.
- Silly superpowers: Ask about bubbles appearing when you clap versus confetti appearing when you sneeze. Invite children to describe what they imagine if they want to.
If younger players need shorter options, try This or That questions for kids before a longer imaginary scenario. For children who enjoy ridiculous situations, preview the funny Would You Rather questions and pick jokes they understand; that pack is aimed at ages 8 and up.
For children eight and older, the food Would You Rather questions offer more imaginary breakfast and dessert choices. A willing group of the same age can try gross Would You Rather questions about slime and strange smells. Keep those choices imaginary, and skip any question a child does not want to answer.
When to finish the round
Try five to ten questions to start, rather than expecting children to answer all 40 at once. If they are ready for something else, finish sooner. If everyone wants to continue, agree to another short round or let them choose the next category.
When you are filling a wait before food or the next activity, say when the game will end: “We’ll play until the cake is ready.” You can stop after the current question without completing a category.
Ways to play at school or at a party
In a classroom: Read one question at a morning meeting and let everyone vote from their seats. For a writing prompt, children could finish “I would rather ___ because ___.” An explanation aloud remains optional.
At a birthday: Use a few questions while children are seated and waiting for the next activity. The kids birthday party ideas include other things to do, such as crafts and treasure hunts, so the whole party need not be a conversation game.
At a sleepover or family game night: Let children take turns reading and stop when they want to change activities. For an overnight gathering, sleepover games includes both active and quieter games to use through the evening.
When children want to move: Switch to Would You Rather Four Corners, which has age-banded prompts with four options. These questions have only two options; assigning them to four walls would leave two corners without an answer.
For more activities after the question round, browse party games and question packs.
Questions about playing with kids
What ages are these Would You Rather questions for?
These questions are written for children ages 6 to 12. Adults can read them aloud for younger players and choose questions the children understand.
How do you play Would You Rather with kids?
Read both options and let each child choose. Use one finger for the first option and two for the second, with hands down to pass. Invite a few volunteers to explain; there is no wrong answer.
Can a classroom use these questions?
Yes. Use one question for a morning meeting, movement break, writing prompt or quick transition between lessons. Children can vote without explaining their answers.
How many questions should kids answer in one round?
Try five to ten questions to start. Stop sooner if children are ready for another activity, or agree to another round if everyone wants to continue.
Do children need any supplies to play?
No props or score sheet are needed. Read from this page on a phone or tablet, or print the questions for small groups to use offline.