200+ fun and inspiring "This or that" questions for every occasion

Looking to start engaging and fun conversations? “This or that” questions are a perfect choice. In this blog post, you’ll find the top 220 “This or that” questions, ranging from creative and quirky questions to challenging ones, suited for all occasions.

How to play the “This or that” game?

The “This or that” game is a simple and fun activity where players pick between two presented options. It’s excellent for getting to know people and starting conversations. The rules are straightforward: gather your players and optionally choose a host. The host, or any player, asks a question in the format “This or that?” such as “Coffee or tea?” or “Summer or winter?” Players then select one of the two options. Justification isn’t required, but elaboration is welcomed!

This board game is versatile and requires no extensive setup, making it ideal for parties, casual hangouts, or online interactions. To keep it interesting, consider adding variations like time limits for responses or team-based decisions.

Whether you’re breaking the ice at a social gathering or adding fun to a professional setting, “This or that” questions are a great way to learn more about others and spark engaging conversations.

General fun: “This or that” questions

1. Coffee or tea?
2. Sweet or salty?
3. Beach or mountains?
4. Summer or winter?
5. Cats or dogs?
6. Netflix or YouTube?
7. Morning or night?
8. Pizza or pasta?
9. Books or movies?
10. Cake or pie?
11. Sunrise or sunset?
12. Texting or calling?
13. Rain or snow?
14. Shopping in-store or online?
15. Ice cream in a cone or a cup?
16. Singing or dancing?
17. Action movies or comedies?
18. Gold or silver?
19. Sneakers or sandals?
20. City life or countryside?
21. Hot pepper or black pepper?

Creative and quirky: “This or that” questions

1. Unicorn or dragon?
2. Time travel or teleportation?
3. Talking animals or flying cars?
4. Super strength or invisibility?
5. Living on a spaceship or underwater city?
6. Ice cream that never melts or pizza that never gets cold?
7. Be a pirate or a knight?
8. See the future or change the past?
9. Be a wizard or a superhero?
10. Flying broomstick or magic carpet?
11. Live in a treehouse or a castle?
12. Always win at rock-paper-scissors or always guess the right answer on trivia?
13. Talking in rhymes or singing everything you say?
14. A house made of candy or a house made of clouds?
15. Always have perfect weather or always have weekends off?
16. Swim like a dolphin or run like a cheetah?
17. Be able to speak every language or talk to animals?
18. Glow in the dark or sparkle in the sunlight?
19. Live in a world with no gravity or no internet?

Travel and adventure: “This or that” questions

1. Beach vacation or mountain retreat?
2. Train trip or plane ride?
3. Big city or small town?
4. Tropical island vacation or desert safari?
5. Historical landmarks or modern architecture?
6. Guided tour or exploring on your own?
7. Camping in the wilderness or staying in a luxury resort?
8. Backpacking or cruising?
9. Sunrise or sunset views?
10. Desert safari or jungle trek?
11. Skiing in the Alps or snorkeling in the Maldives?
12. Adventure travel or relaxation retreat?
13. Travel by train or travel by boat?
14. Local street food or fine dining?
15. Famous tourist spots or hidden gems?
16. Visiting museums or exploring nature?
17. Staycation or international trip?
18. Exploring ancient ruins or futuristic cities?
19. Overwater bungalow or mountain cabin?
20. Long vacation or weekend getaway?

Entertainment preferences: “This or that” questions

1. Movies or TV shows?
2. Netflix or Disney+?
3. Comedy or drama?
4. Live music or DJ?
5. Superhero movies or romantic comedies?
6. Concerts or festivals?
7. Video games or board games?
8. Books or eBooks?
9. Podcasts or audiobooks?
10. Theater plays or musicals?
11. Reality TV or scripted series?
12. Watching sports or playing sports?
13. Horror movies or thrillers?
14. Action-packed or slow-paced stories?
15. Classic movies or modern blockbusters?
16. Stand-up comedy or improv?
17. Pop music or rock music?
18. Magic shows or circus performances?
19. Karaoke night or trivia night?
20. Binge-watching a series or watching weekly episodes?

Book lovers: “This or that” questions

1. Fiction or non-fiction?
2. Hardcover or paperback?
3. E-books or physical books?
4. Series or standalone novels?
5. Fantasy or science fiction?
6. Mystery or thriller?
7. Classic literature or modern novels?
8. Poetry or prose?
9. Bookstore or library?
10. Reading during the day or at night?
11. Audiobooks or printed books?
12. Historical fiction or contemporary fiction?
13. Romance or adventure?
14. Long books or short stories?
15. First-person narration or third-person narration?
16. Annotating books or keeping them pristine?
17. Plot-driven stories or character-driven stories?
18. Happy endings or open endings?
19. Books that make you laugh or books that make you cry?
20. Reading indoors or outdoors?

Work and productivity: “This or that” questions

1. Work from home or work in the office?
2. Morning shift or night shift?
3. Teamwork or working solo?
4. Email or instant messaging?
5. Brainstorming or executing plans?
6. Coffee breaks or lunch breaks?
7. Standing desk or sitting desk?
8. Open office or private office?
9. Flexible schedule or set hours?
10. Virtual meetings or in-person meetings?
11. Formal dress code or casual dress code?
12. Big projects or small tasks?
13. Working under pressure or at a steady pace?
14. Creative tasks or analytical tasks?
15. Career growth or work-life balance?
16. Leading a team or being part of a team?
17. Short deadlines or long timelines?
18. Working quietly or in a collaborative buzz?
19. Start early or stay late?
20. Office parties or team-building activities?

Student life: “This or that” questions 

1. Study alone or in a group?
2. Online classes or in-person classes?
3. Multiple-choice tests or essays?
4. Early morning classes or late afternoon classes?
5. Taking notes by hand or typing notes?
6. Math or science?
7. History or geography?
8. Art class or music class?
9. PE class or recess?
10. Homework or classwork?
11. Open-book test or timed test?
12. Reading a novel or writing an essay?
13. Cafeteria food or packed lunch?
14. Field trip or school assembly?
15. Presentation or written report?
16. Studying for a test or working on a project?
17. Short breaks or one long break?
18. Join a club or play a sport?
19. Smartboard or chalkboard?
20. Summer vacation or winter vacation?

For kids: “This or that” questions

1. Ice cream or cake?
2. Cats or dogs?
3. Superman or Spider-Man?
4. Chocolate or gummy candy?
5. Watching cartoons or playing outside?
6. Pizza or burgers?
7. Swimming pool or beach?
8. Drawing or painting?
9. Dinosaurs or robots?
10. Hide and seek or tag?
11. Unicorns or dragons?
12. Playing video games or reading a book?
13. Pancakes or waffles?
14. Snowball fight or water balloon fight?
15. Halloween or Christmas?
16. Rollercoaster or Ferris wheel?
17. Superpowers or magic wand?
18. Playing with Legos or puzzles?
19. Soccer or basketball?
20. Rainy day or sunny day?

Technology and innovation: “This or that” questions 

1. Apple or Android?
2. Laptop or tablet?
3. Windows or macOS?
4. Touchscreen or keyboard?
5. Streaming music or downloading?
6. Virtual reality or augmented reality?
7. Bluetooth headphones or wired headphones?
8. Smartwatch or fitness tracker?
9. Social media or streaming platforms?
10. Online shopping or in-store shopping?
11. Cloud storage or external hard drive?
12. Smartphones with big screens or compact sizes?
13. 4K or 8K resolution?
14. Gaming console or PC gaming?
15. Digital books or printed books?
16. Smart home devices or traditional appliances?
17. Online learning or classroom learning?
18. Voice assistant or manual search?
19. Self-driving cars or flying cars?
20. Tech that entertains or tech that simplifies life?

Challenging choices: “This or that” questions

1. Time travel to the past or the future?
2. Unlimited money or unlimited time?
3. Lose the ability to read or lose the ability to speak?
4. Always be too hot or always be too cold?
5. Save one loved one or save 100 strangers?
6. Be famous but unhappy or unknown and happy?
7. Give up social media forever or give up TV/movies forever?
8. Know how you’ll die or know when you’ll die?
9. Have a job you love that pays little or a job you hate that pays a lot?
10. Be able to fly or be invisible?
11. Never eat your favorite food again or only eat your favorite food forever?
12. Always tell the truth or never speak again?
13. Have no internet for a month or no phone for a month?
14. Lose your memories or lose the ability to make new ones?
15. Save the planet or colonize a new one?
16. Have infinite knowledge or infinite creativity?
17. Be alone forever or never have privacy again?
18. Be stuck in your favorite book or your favorite movie?
19. Give up music or give up books?
20. Sacrifice yourself to save others or let others sacrifice for you?

Health and wellness: “This or that” questions

1. Yoga or Pilates?
2. Cardio or strength training?
3. Morning workout or evening workout?
4. Meditation or journaling?
5. Home-cooked meals or dining out?
6. Drinking water or herbal tea?
7. Running outdoors or using a treadmill?
8. Spa day or active adventure?
9. Fruits or vegetables?
10. Sleeping in or waking up early?
11. Vegan diet or keto diet?
12. Stretching or foam rolling?
13. Hiking or swimming?
14. Cycling or walking?
15. Smoothies or protein shakes?
16. Regular massages or acupuncture?
17. Group fitness classes or solo workouts?
18. Mental health focus or physical health focus?
19. Organic produce or locally sourced produce?
20. Avoiding sugar or avoiding caffeine?

How Jotform enhances “This or that” experiences

Jotform is a fantastic tool for enhancing “This or that” experiences by allowing users to create interactive and visually appealing quizzes. Here’s how:

1. Customizable forms and quizzes
   With Jotform, you can create a digital “This or that” game using customizable forms. Add your questions, use visuals, and customize it to your audience, whether it’s for a party, classroom, or online event.
2. Seamless sharing options
   You can easily share your game using Jotform’s multiple sharing options, including email, QR codes, or direct links. This feature is perfect for remote and hybrid gatherings.
3. Form element options
   You can enhance engagement by attaching images, videos, or GIFs to each question, making the game more visually appealing.
4. Mobile-friendly design
   Jotform’s mobile-responsive forms enable players can join the game from any device, anywhere.
5. Templates for quick setup
   You can use Jotform’s pre-designed over 10,000 templates to save time. Simply pick a template and start customizing now.

Whether you’re using these quizzes for a social event, an educational setting, or a professional gathering, Jotform’s features can help you create a memorable and interactive experience that enhances engagement and enjoyment.

Photo by Yan Krukau