Would You Rather

What do you choose? Vote and the minority drinks!

How to play Would You Rather drinking game

  1. One player reads out a "Would You Rather" question (e.g. "Would you rather always be woken by an alarm, or never be able to sleep in?")
  2. Everyone answers simultaneously – either A or B.
  3. The minority (those who picked the less popular option) drinks.
  4. The next player reads the next question.

Alternative rule: Team A drinks against team B – whoever voted A challenges whoever voted B.

Example Would You Rather questions

  • Would you rather have perfect health forever, or be financially secure forever?
  • Would you rather always know what people are thinking, or always be believed?
  • Would you rather never eat sugar again, or never eat salt?
  • Would you rather speak all languages fluently, or play every instrument?
  • Would you rather always be 10 minutes early, or 20 minutes late?
  • Would you rather have no friends, or have 1000 acquaintances but no close friends?

Frequently asked questions

What are the rules for Would You Rather drinking game?

One player reads a "Would You Rather" dilemma. Everyone chooses A or B simultaneously. The minority (those with fewest votes) drinks. Then the next player takes a turn.

What are good Would You Rather questions for a party?

The best questions are dilemmas with no obvious right answer – both options are equally appealing or equally terrible. Personal, humorous or controversial questions spark the best discussion.

What happens when the vote is tied in Would You Rather?

If the vote is evenly split (e.g. 3 vs 3), everyone drinks. Another variant: both "teams" pick one representative who drinks against each other.

Can you play Would You Rather without drinking?

Yes! The game is excellent as an icebreaker or conversation starter without the drinking element. Just drop the drinking rules and use the questions as talking points.

What is the difference between Enten Eller and Would You Rather?

They are the same game with a Norwegian and an English name. "Would You Rather" is the original; "Enten Eller" is the Norwegian translation. The mechanics are identical.