This or That is the fastest icebreaker game that exists. Two options, one pick, zero overthinking. No elaborate hypothetical scenarios, no moral dilemmas — just "dogs or cats?" and you're off.
It works everywhere: Slack channels, first dates, road trips, team standups, and late-night hangouts. The magic is in how quickly simple preferences reveal who someone actually is. Someone who picks "mountains over beach" and "books over movies" is painting a picture of themselves in two-word answers.
We organized 100+ questions into eight categories so you can grab exactly the right set for your situation. Jump to whatever fits, or start from the top and work your way down.
How to Play This or That
The rules are almost insultingly simple:
- Read two options out loud (or post them in a group chat).
- Everyone picks one. No "both," no "neither," no "it depends."
- Move fast. The fun dies if you overthink it. Gut reactions only.
For groups, have everyone answer at the same time — hands up, a quick poll, or just shouting. The best part is when someone picks the "wrong" answer and the whole room turns on them. ("You picked mayo over ketchup?")
This or That Questions for Work & Team Building
Safe for Slack, meetings, retros, and onboarding. These reveal personality without crossing any HR lines.
1.Slack or email?
2.Early bird or night owl?
3.Work from home or work from office?
4.Headphones on or music off?
5.Meetings or async updates?
6.Startup or corporate?
7.Solo work or teamwork?
8.Standing desk or sitting desk?
9.Morning meetings or afternoon meetings?
10.Detailed plan or figure it out as you go?
11.Inbox zero or inbox chaos?
12.Video call or phone call?
13.Lead a project or contribute to one?
14.Big launch or quiet rollout?
15.Lunch at your desk or lunch break away?
This or That Questions for Friends
For hangouts, group chats, and those moments where you realize you don't actually know your friend's opinion on anything. Want something deeper? Try Would You Rather Questions for hypothetical dilemmas instead of quick picks.
16.Night in or night out?
17.City or countryside?
18.Road trip or fly there?
19.Beach vacation or mountain trip?
20.Text or call?
21.Small gathering or big party?
22.Board games or video games?
23.Early plans or spontaneous plans?
24.Cook at home or eat out?
25.Summer or winter?
26.Window seat or aisle seat?
27.Dogs or cats?
28.Sunrise or sunset?
29.Save money or spend money?
30.Thrift store or brand new?
This or That Questions for Couples
Find out where you align and where you absolutely don't. Best played on date night, long drives, or when you're both on your phones anyway.
31.Good morning text or good night text?
32.Big wedding or small wedding?
33.Cook together or one person cooks?
34.Matching outfits or never matching?
35.Love letters or love songs?
36.First move or wait for them?
37.PDA or private affection?
38.Joint account or separate finances?
39.Movie date or outdoor date?
40.Surprise trip or planned trip?
41.Flowers or chocolate?
42.Long-distance or same city only?
43.Breakfast in bed or dinner by candlelight?
44.Talk it out immediately or cool off first?
45.Adopt a pet together or wait?
Funny This or That Questions
Light, absurd, and designed to make someone defend a ridiculous position. Perfect for parties and group chats.
46.Socks with sandals or crocs with socks?
47.Accidentally like an old photo or send a text to the wrong person?
48.Always have a song stuck in your head or always have an itch you can't reach?
49.Talk like Yoda or breathe like Darth Vader?
50.Narrated life or personal theme song?
51.Invisible or able to fly?
52.Speak every language or play every instrument?
53.Always overdressed or always underdressed?
54.Hiccups for a day or sneezing for a day?
55.Only whisper or only shout?
56.Eat a bug or touch a snake?
57.Walk everywhere backward or hop everywhere on one foot?
58.Uncontrollable laugh at funerals or uncontrollable crying at comedies?
59.Smell like garlic forever or sweat maple syrup?
60.T-Rex arms for a day or flippers for hands for a day?
Deep & Thought-Provoking This or That
These look simple but hit harder than expected. Save them for late-night conversations or when you want to actually learn something about someone.
61.Know how you die or know when you die?
62.Change the past or see the future?
63.Be feared or be loved?
64.Talent or hard work?
65.Truth or peace?
66.Fame or privacy?
67.Forgive or forget?
68.Brain or heart?
69.Certainty or adventure?
70.Youth forever or wisdom beyond your years?
71.More time or more money?
72.Live in the past or the future?
73.One deep friendship or many casual ones?
74.Know everything or feel everything?
75.Comfortable lie or painful truth?
Food & Lifestyle This or That
The easiest category to play because everyone has opinions about food. Expect strong reactions to question 82.
76.Coffee or tea?
77.Sweet or savory?
78.Pizza or tacos?
79.Breakfast food or dinner food?
80.Sushi or burgers?
81.Cooking or ordering in?
82.Pineapple on pizza — yes or absolutely not?
83.Sparkling water or still water?
84.Chocolate or cheese?
85.Eat out alone or cook alone?
86.Morning workout or evening workout?
87.Sneakers or boots?
88.Cold shower or hot bath?
89.Minimalist home or cozy clutter?
90.Learn from a book or learn by doing?
Pop Culture & Entertainment This or That
Guaranteed to start arguments. The Marvel vs. DC question alone can derail a dinner for twenty minutes.
91.Marvel or DC?
92.Books or movies?
93.Spotify or Apple Music?
94.Netflix or YouTube?
95.Comedy or thriller?
96.Podcast or audiobook?
97.Concert or festival?
98.Reality TV or documentaries?
99.Old-school music or new music?
100.Horror movie or rom-com?
101.Vinyl record or digital playlist?
102.Binge-watch or one episode a week?
103.Instagram or TikTok?
104.Live theater or live sports?
105.Gaming console or PC?
Generate Your Own This or That Questions
105 questions is solid, but eventually you'll burn through the list — especially if your group plays fast. That's where the This or That Generator comes in. Pick your audience, choose a vibe (funny, deep, spicy, work-safe), and get a fresh batch in seconds.
It's free, no sign-up required, and the questions are AI-generated — so you won't see the same recycled lists you've already found on every other site.
If you want more variety, check out our other question lists and generators:
- 200+ Would You Rather Questions — for longer, scenario-based dilemmas
- 150+ Never Have I Ever Questions — for revealing group confessions
- Would You Rather Generator — unlimited custom scenarios
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This or That?
This or That is a fast-paced game where someone presents two options and everyone picks one — no explanations needed, no "both," no skipping. It moves faster than Would You Rather because the choices are simpler and the answers are instant.
How is This or That different from Would You Rather?
Would You Rather presents hypothetical scenarios with consequences ("Would you rather lose your phone or your wallet?"). This or That is a straight preference pick between two things ("Coffee or tea?"). This or That moves faster and works better as a rapid-fire warm-up.
Can I use these at work without it being awkward?
Yes — the work section is designed for professional settings. They reveal personality without getting too personal. Questions like "Slack or email?" or "Early bird or night owl?" are safe for any meeting or team chat.
How many people do you need to play?
Two is the minimum, but This or That works with any group size. In larger groups, have everyone answer simultaneously (hands up, chat message, or poll) for maximum energy.
Where can I get more This or That questions?
Our free This or That Generator creates unlimited custom questions tailored to your group and vibe — funny, deep, spicy, work-friendly, or random. No sign-up required.
One round of This or That is all it takes to find out your coworker has strong ketchup opinions or your best friend secretly prefers cats. Try five of these at your next standup or group hangout — and when the list runs dry, the This or That Generator creates fresh rounds on demand.
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