Most Likely To – Complete Guide to Rules, Tips and Questions

What is Most Likely To?

Most Likely To is a social drinking game where a player reads out a question starting with "Who is most likely to...?" – and everyone at the table simultaneously points to the person they think best fits the description. The person who gets the most pointing fingers drinks a number of sips equal to the number of votes they received.

The game needs no equipment beyond drinks and creativity. It's quick to learn, works for groups of three or more, and can be adapted to all types of social settings – from quiet evenings to loud pre-parties. There are countless questions to choose from, and the better you know the participants, the more fun it gets.

What makes Most Likely To a particularly great drinking game is that it reveals something about everyone – including the person reading the question. The group votes based on real perceptions and experiences, which creates natural discussions, laughter and sometimes surprising honesty. It's a game where you quickly find out what your friends really think about you.

How to play Most Likely To

1. All players sit in a circle or around a table so everyone can see each other.
2. A player reads out a question: "Who is most likely to...?" – for example "...forget friends' birthdays?"
3. On a counting signal (e.g. "three, two, one, point!") all players simultaneously point to the person they think fits best.
4. Count the votes. The person with the most pointing fingers drinks a number of sips equal to the number of votes against them.
5. In a tie (equal votes for two or more), everyone tied for first place drinks.
6. The next player reads the next question, or you can use a card deck / app with ready-made questions.
7. The game continues until all questions are used or the group decides to stop.

Tip: For the game to work best, it's important that everyone points simultaneously. Don't wait to see what others do – that undermines the vote and makes the game less fun.

Rules and variants

The basic rules are simple, but there are many ways to spice up Most Likely To. Here are the most common additions and variants:

The best question categories

Question quality is everything in Most Likely To. Here are the most popular categories and examples of questions that always get great reactions:

Classic social questions

These questions are about everyday situations and personality: "Who is most likely to sleep through their alarm?", "Who is most likely to call an ex late at night?", "Who is most likely to lie to get out of a situation?" These are safe questions that work for all groups.

Embarrassing and awkward

Here we take it a step further: "Who is most likely to trip in front of everyone at a party?", "Who is most likely to say something embarrassing to their boss?", "Who is most likely to forget to zip up after a bathroom visit?" These questions create laughter and reveal who in the group is clumsiest or most careless.

Romance and dating

The gold category for groups that know each other well: "Who is most likely to send a love message to the wrong person?", "Who is most likely to date someone they met online?", "Who is most likely to get married first?" These questions can reveal who is checked out and can create interesting discussions.

Adventure and risk

For the wilder groups: "Who is most likely to go skydiving?", "Who is most likely to take a spontaneous trip abroad without planning?", "Who is most likely to eat something they found on the ground?" These questions reveal who is adventurous and who plays it safe.

Tips for beginners

Playing Most Likely To for the first time? Here are some good tips:

• Start with mild questions. Don't go straight to the most provocative questions. Build up the mood gradually with harmless and fun questions first.
• Always point simultaneously. Create a countdown and make sure everyone points at the same time. It's essential for the game to work honestly.
• Adapt to the group. Do you know each other well? Then you can go for more personal questions. Playing with people you just met? Keep it light and harmless.
• Don't take it personally. Many votes against you means you are funny and memorable – it's a compliment in this game.
• Vary question length and theme. Switch between short, quick questions and longer, more reflective scenarios to keep the energy up.
• Have extra questions ready. Use an app or print out questions in advance so you never run out.

Variants of Most Likely To

Silent version

Instead of pointing, all players use paper slips or Post-it notes where they write a name and place it face down. Everyone reveals simultaneously. This gives a more anonymous and honest vote, and is perfect for groups where some may be a bit shy or afraid to say what they really think when everyone is watching.

Team version

Split the group into two teams. Each team reads questions aimed at the other team. The team that collects the most "correct" guesses (where most on the target team agree on who fits) wins a point. Perfect for parties where the group is large enough to split into two.

Reversed Most Likely To

In this variant everyone tries to point at themselves – casting votes on themselves to drink. Anyone who points at themselves and actually is the most pointed-at person doesn't have to drink. But if you point at yourself and lose, you drink double. It flips the logic upside down and creates a fun twist.

Most Likely To with a card deck

Use a ready-made card deck with questions. The cards are shuffled and you draw one at a time instead of coming up with questions yourself. This keeps the pace up and ensures no question quality suffers from people not being creative enough – especially useful as the evening progresses.

Frequently asked questions about Most Likely To

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