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This or That Questions

38 classic either/or prompts — one click per question, no repeats until you've seen the whole deck.

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38 questions in this deck · no repeats until you've seen them all

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The Fastest Icebreaker There Is

This or That works because it demands an instant choice. There's no wrong answer and no long setup — just two options and a snap decision, which is exactly why it wakes up sleepy classrooms and warms up quiet parties. This generator deals from a curated deck of clean either/or prompts, one per click, with no repeats until the deck runs out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the This or That game?

This or That is a fast-paced game where players pick between two options — coffee or tea, beach or mountains — and often explain why. It's a quick, low-pressure way to spark conversation and learn about a group.

How do you play This or That?

Generate a prompt, have everyone answer at the same time (point, shout, or raise a hand), then let a few people defend their pick. In classrooms, use it as a 'stand on this side of the room' warm-up.

Are these questions kid-friendly?

Yes — every prompt is clean and party-safe, suitable for classrooms, family game nights, and mixed company.

How is This or That different from Would You Rather?

This or That uses quick, everyday either/or choices for fast rounds, while Would You Rather leans into bigger, funnier hypotheticals. Both are great icebreakers — pick This or That when you want speed.

Can teachers use this in class?

Definitely. This or That works as a bell-ringer, an ESL speaking warm-up, and a 'four corners' movement activity where students physically choose a side and explain their reasoning.

Five Ways to Play This or That

Rapid fire. Three-second shot clock, answer by pointing left or right, no explanations allowed. Run 15 questions in two minutes — the speed is what makes answers honest.

Four corners. The classroom classic: each wall is an option, students walk to their choice, then two volunteers per side defend it in one sentence. A bell-ringer that gets bodies moving.

Sort the room. After answering, players line up by how strongly they feel, lukewarm in the middle. Suddenly a two-option question has a whole spectrum of takes to argue about.

Couples predict. Write your answer down, then guess your partner's. A point per correct guess — low stakes, weirdly revealing.

Road trip mode. Passenger reads, everyone answers in seat order, driver breaks ties. The no-wrong-answers format is exactly what hour three of a drive needs.

Facilitator tip: alternate easy comfort picks (coffee or tea) with genuinely hard ones — the rhythm keeps both kids and adults locked in.

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This or That Game Questions by Category

144 more picks sorted by theme, on top of the 38-card deck above. Pick a category that fits the room — kids and school sets for class, work for team meetings, food and travel for any group.

🍕 This or That Questions: Food and Drink

  1. Pizza or burgers?
  2. Tacos or burritos?
  3. French fries or onion rings?
  4. Ice cream or cake?
  5. Breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?
  6. Ketchup or mustard?
  7. Sushi or pasta?
  8. Hot chocolate or iced tea?
  9. Cereal or toast?
  10. Popcorn or chips?
  11. Homemade cookies or bakery donuts?
  12. Fruit salad or veggie tray?
  13. Thin crust or deep dish?
  14. Smoothie or milkshake?
  15. Lemonade or soda?
  16. Cheese or chocolate fondue?
  17. Brunch or late-night snack?
  18. Peanut butter or Nutella?

✈️ This or That Questions: Travel

  1. Paris or Tokyo?
  2. Train ride or cruise?
  3. Backpacking or resort?
  4. Hotel or Airbnb?
  5. Snow trip or tropical trip?
  6. Museums or theme parks?
  7. Pack light or pack everything?
  8. Itinerary or wander?
  9. Travel solo or with friends?
  10. Window view of the ocean or the city skyline?
  11. Local street food or fancy restaurant?
  12. Long weekend or two-week trip?
  13. Souvenirs or photos?
  14. Overnight flight or early-morning flight?
  15. Rent a car or use public transit?
  16. Hike a volcano or snorkel a reef?
  17. Visit every continent or know one country deeply?
  18. Lake cabin or beach house?

🧒 This or That Questions: For Kids

  1. Dinosaurs or dragons?
  2. Slide or swings?
  3. Crayons or markers?
  4. Superhero or wizard?
  5. Puppy or kitten?
  6. Legos or puzzles?
  7. Bubbles or sidewalk chalk?
  8. Recess or art class?
  9. Cartoon or movie night?
  10. Pancakes shaped like animals or stars?
  11. Treehouse or castle?
  12. Rocket ship or submarine?
  13. Be invisible or fly?
  14. Zoo or aquarium?
  15. Birthday cake or birthday pizza?
  16. Rainy day inside or sunny day outside?
  17. Unicorn or robot?
  18. Ride a bike or ride a scooter?

🏫 This or That Questions: School and Classroom

  1. Math or reading?
  2. Pencil or pen?
  3. Group project or solo project?
  4. Front row or back row?
  5. Field trip to a museum or a farm?
  6. Science lab or art studio?
  7. Homework right after school or after dinner?
  8. Lunch from home or cafeteria?
  9. Write an essay or give a presentation?
  10. Library or computer lab?
  11. Short break every hour or one long break?
  12. Backpack or tote bag?
  13. History or geography?
  14. Spelling bee or science fair?
  15. Study with music or in silence?
  16. Gym class or music class?
  17. Paper book or e-reader?
  18. Quiz game review or flashcards?

💼 This or That Questions: Work and Team Meetings

  1. Work from home or office?
  2. Morning meetings or afternoon meetings?
  3. Email or chat?
  4. Standing desk or comfy chair?
  5. Four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days?
  6. Headphones on or open office?
  7. Video on or video off?
  8. To-do list app or sticky notes?
  9. Team lunch or team happy hour?
  10. Big project or many small tasks?
  11. Desk plant or desk photo?
  12. Slides or a one-page doc?
  13. Early start or late finish?
  14. Coffee run or snack drawer?
  15. Brainstorm out loud or write ideas first?
  16. Mentor or be mentored?
  17. Clean inbox or clean desk?
  18. Monday kickoff or Friday wrap-up?

📱 This or That Questions: Tech and Entertainment

  1. iPhone or Android?
  2. Laptop or desktop?
  3. Netflix or YouTube?
  4. Podcast or audiobook?
  5. Video games or board games?
  6. Dark mode or light mode?
  7. Streaming or movie theater?
  8. Wireless earbuds or big headphones?
  9. Console or PC gaming?
  10. Binge a series or one episode a week?
  11. Photos or videos?
  12. Group video call or voice note?
  13. Smartwatch or classic watch?
  14. Marvel or DC?
  15. Reality TV or documentaries?
  16. Concert or music festival?
  17. Old songs or new releases?
  18. Memes or GIFs?

🎨 This or That Questions: Hobbies and Free Time

  1. Painting or photography?
  2. Gardening or cooking?
  3. Yoga or running?
  4. Puzzles or crosswords?
  5. Play an instrument or sing?
  6. Knitting or woodworking?
  7. Bowling or mini golf?
  8. Swimming or cycling?
  9. Write a story or draw a comic?
  10. Fishing or kayaking?
  11. Collect stamps or collect coins?
  12. Dance class or martial arts?
  13. Escape room or trivia night?
  14. Chess or checkers?
  15. Baking bread or baking cupcakes?
  16. Thrift shopping or mall shopping?
  17. Picnic or barbecue?
  18. Learn a language or learn to code?

🏠 This or That Questions: Home and Lifestyle

  1. Tidy minimalist or cozy clutter?
  2. House or apartment?
  3. Bath or shower?
  4. Big kitchen or big backyard?
  5. Candles or fairy lights?
  6. Hardwood floors or carpet?
  7. Bunk bed or king bed?
  8. Clean as you go or one big clean?
  9. Rainy-day nap or sunny-day walk?
  10. Fireplace or pool?
  11. Morning routine or no routine?
  12. Plants or pets?
  13. Blanket burrito or one leg out?
  14. Fresh flowers or houseplants?
  15. Paint the walls or hang art?
  16. Quiet neighborhood or busy downtown?
  17. Wake up to an alarm or naturally?
  18. Holiday decorations early or last minute?

Want a themed deck instead? Try couples, hard, work or kids This or That, or the bigger hypotheticals in Would You Rather.

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The complete deck of quick either/or prompts — scan it, steal from it, or copy the whole list for your next session.

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Click any question to copy it, or grab the whole numbered list for slides, handouts, or a group chat. Same deck the generator above deals from — curated in-house, clean and party-safe.

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