315 Truth or Dare Questions for Friends, From Deep to Spicy
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If you're looking for a fun group activity or just a way to pass the time, why not go old school with some good Truth or Dare questions for friends. It's a slumber party classic for a reason, and a perfect way to get to know your best friends even better. Even your style of playing — whether you gravitate toward soul-searching, deep truth questions or prefer daredevil antics — says a lot about you. (Anyone else on Team Truth out there? Same.)
Whether you're a tea-spiller or a risk-taker, you're in luck: We've rounded up the very best Truth or Dare questions and dare ideas for friends that will keep things interesting, from good truth questions that make for fun conversation starters to dare ideas that escalate in boldness. And speaking of boldness, expect some spicy truth or dare questions in here, too. They're ideal for seeing friends squirm — or for taking things in a flirty direction when playing Truth or Dare with a crush. Thank us later!
The best part about a game of Truth or Dare? No consoles or playing cards are required. If you do need a refresher on the rules, they're super simple: Just go around in a circle and ask players if they'd prefer truth questions or dare questions — you'll find plenty of both below — and don't forget to set your terms for players who opt to pass on their turn. Of course, it's best not to make things too pressured; being able to skip a round in exchange for group snack duty is a win-win that keeps things light and fun for everyone!
Ready to get down to the good stuff? You'll find all the truth or dare questions you need below, from funny truth questions that prompt embarrassing stories to wacky dares that take you just far enough out of your comfort zone for a good laugh. If you make it through the full list, keep the fun going with our Truth or Dare online game generator, or check out the rest of our game ideas for friends, significant others, and everyone in between. We promise your next hang, road trip, or date will benefit!
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Good Truth Questions for Friends
Deep Truth Questions for Friends
Spicy Truth or Dare Questions
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Dare Ideas for Friends: Easy-to-Medium
Best Dare for Friends: Hard
There are some questions for truth or dare for friends that can be asked in large groups, and then there are others better kept among close friends. The following truth questions to ask include some juicy ones, but they won't take things too far — perfect for when you've got a mix of besties and new buddies in the room.
1. If you could be invisible for a day, what's the first thing you would do?
2. What's the biggest secret you've kept from your parents?
3. What's the most embarrassing music you listen to?
4. What's one thing you love most about yourself?
5. If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you ask for and why?
6. If you had to only ever watch rom-coms or only watch scary movies for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why?
7. Where is the weirdest place you've ever gone to the bathroom?
8. Have you ever ghosted on someone?
9. Which player would survive a zombie apocalypse and which would be the first to go?
10. What excuse have you used before to get out plans?
11. What's the longest you've ever slept?
12. Read the last text you sent your best friend or significant other out loud.
13. What's your biggest pet peeve?
14. When was the last time you lied?
15. What five things would you bring to a deserted island?
16. What's the most embarrassing thing you ever did on a date?
17. What celebrity do you think you most look like?
18. How many selfies do you take a day?
19. What is one thing you would stand in line an hour for?
20. What's the longest time you've ever gone without showering?
21. What's the most embarrassing top-played song on your phone?
22. What was your favorite childhood show?
23. If you had to change your name, what would your new first name be?
24. If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose?
25. If you could date a fictional character, who would it be?
26. What's one silly thing you can't live without?
27. Where was your favorite childhood vacation spot?
28. What is the weirdest trend you've ever participated in?
29. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
30. Who do you text the most?
31. Have you ever been fired from a job?
32. If you had to wear only flip-flops or heels for the next 10 years, which would you choose?
33. What's an instant deal breaker in a potential love interest?
34. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
35. What is the biggest lie you ever told your parents?
36. What's the worst physical pain you've ever experienced?
37. Which player knows you the best?
38. What's your favorite part of your body?
39. If you could only accomplish three things in life, what would they be?
40. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
41. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
42. Tell us about the biggest romantic fail you've ever experienced.
43. Who was your first celebrity crush?
44. What's the strangest dream you've ever had?
45. What are the top three things you look for in a love interest?
46. What is your worst habit?
47. How many stuffed animals do you own?
48. Do you sleep with any stuffed animals?
49. What is your biggest insecurity?
50. Name one thing you'd do if you knew there'd be zero consequences.
51. Do you pee in the shower?
52. What's the most embarrassing thing you've done to get a crush's attention?
53. What's the most random thing in your bag right now?
54. What's the last movie that made you cry?
55. What's the last song that made you cry?
56. What are the five most recent things in your search history?
57. When's the last time you got caught in a lie?
58. What gross smell do you actually enjoy?
59. Who was the last person you said 'I love you' to?
60. Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
61. If you could have lunch with a famous person, dead or alive, who would you pick and why?
62. If you were handed $1,000 right now, what would you spend it on?
63. Have you ever cheated on an exam?
64. What's the most awkward thing you've ever been caught doing?
65. What was your first concert?
66. If you had the choice to never have to sleep again, would you do it?
67. If you had to get a tattoo today, what would it be?
68. Even if you'd be paid $1 million for it, what's something you would never do?
69. If you could travel to the past and meet one person, who would it be?
70. What popular TV show or movie do you secretly hate?
71. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
72. Name your go-to karaoke song.
73. What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?
74. When have you been in the most trouble in school?
75. If you had to always be overdressed or underdressed, which would you choose?
76. Who would you cast as you and your friends in the movie version of your life?
77. What's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to you?
78. If you had to move to a different country tomorrow, where would you go?
79. Have you ever re-gifted a present? What was it?
80. What's the weirdest thing you do when you're alone?
81. What movie (or franchise) are you most embarrassed to love?
82. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Describe them.
83. What gross food combo do you secretly love?
84. If you could become besties with a celebrity, who would it be?
85. What's the most embarrassing nickname you've ever been given?
86. If you could trade lives with any person you know for a day, who would it be?
87. Have you ever been in a physical fight?
88. Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction?
89. What's the scariest dream you've ever had?
90. What's the weirdest place you've kissed/hooked up with someone?
91. Have you ever slid into a celebrity's DMs?
92. What superstitions do you believe in?
93. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob (or both?)
94. What app do you check first in the morning?
95. What's the weirdest thing you've ever purchased?
96. What's the longest you've ever gone without brushing your teeth?
97. What's the weirdest thing you have in your bedroom?
98. What's the weirdest thing you have in your locker?
99. How often do you wash your sheets?
100. Do you sing in the shower? What was the last song you belted out?
101. What's the weirdest thing you do while driving?
102. Have you ever started a rumor about someone? What was it?
103. If you could talk to a fortune teller, what would you ask them?
104. Do you believe in aliens? What do you think they look like?
105. Have you ever given a fake number?
106. What's more important to you: love or money?
107. Have you ever had your palm read?
108. What's a conspiracy theory you actually believe?
109. What's your survival plan during a zombie apocalypse?
110. What destination is on your travel bucket list?
Some deep truth questions are tough to answer— not because they don't have an answer, but because they're complicated topics. For those of us who consider ourselves open books, you might not mind getting real in front of perfect strangers. For the more privacy-inclined, though, you'll likely want to reserve these juicy truth or dare questions for a besties-only round of Truth or Dare. Either way, make sure everyone knows: These answers can't leave the room!
1. What's your biggest regret?
2. What's the most memorable lesson you learned from your parents?
3. Who are you jealous of?
4. Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
5. When was the last time you cried?
6. What's your biggest fear?
7. When's the last time you said you were sorry? For what?
8. Do you have any phobias?
9. Do you believe in an afterlife?
10. What do you want to be remembered for most in life?
11. Do you believe in soulmates?
12. What's the worst thing you've ever said to anyone?
13. Have you ever been rejected by someone?
14. Do you want to get married someday?
15. What are you most excited about at this very moment?
16. What do you write about the most in your diary?
17. Are you afraid of the future?
18. Have you ever ditched someone before?
19. Have you ever intentionally sabotaged someone?
20. Have you ever lied to a friend?
21. Have you ever said 'I love you' to someone and not meant it?
22. How have your priorities changed over time?
23. If you suddenly had a million dollars, how would you spend it?
24. Is there an ex with whom you'd consider reconciling?
25. Name one thing you'd do if you knew there'd be zero consequences.
26. Personality-wise, are you more like your mom or your dad?
27. What are you most proud of in your life?
28. What bridges are you glad that you burned?
29. What was your biggest childhood fear?
30. What was your first heartbreak?
31. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made?
32. What's something you're glad your mom doesn't know about you?
33. What's the worst thing anyone's ever done to you?
34. What's been your most physically painful experience?
35. What's something you know you need to do but aren't looking forward to at all?
36. What's something you only do when you're alone?
37. What was the best compliment you've ever received?
38. What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you?
39. What's your favorite possession?
40. Would you marry someone rich even if you weren't in love with them?
41. Have you ever fallen out of love?
42. Name one childish thing that you still do.
43. Have you ever let someone else take the blame for something you have done?
44. What is the stupidest thing you have done for a crush or partner?
45. What are the things you think about while sitting on the toilet?
46. How far are you willing to go for the person of your dreams?
47. What is something stupid you have done to try to be 'cooler'?
48. Who was your first love?
49. If you were stranded on an island, who would you want to be stranded with?
50. What is your dream career?
51. What makes you the happiest?
52. What does falling in love feel like to you?
53. Do you think you're a good person?
54. What are the elements of the perfect day?
55. Do you believe it's ok to have secrets in a relationship?
56. If you saw a friend's partner cheating, would you tell the friend? Why or why not?
57. Do you trust people easily?
58. Do you prefer slow-burn romance or love-at-first-sight energy? 59. What's the biggest leap of faith you've taken?
60. Do you believe in monogamy?
61. Do you most often follow your heart or your head?
62. True or false: Traveling makes you a better person.
63. What's something you're really scared to fail at?
64. Who in your life knows you the best?
65. Have you ever lost a friendship that you still miss?
66. What's a belief or opinion you've changed your mind about recently?
67. If you could have one 'do-over' moment in your life, what would it be?
68. When was the last time you really surprised yourself?
69. What's a "red flag" you ignored — and regretted later?
70. What's a "green flag" you're grateful you listened to?
71. Have you ever felt like you outgrew someone? What did you do about it?
72. What's something you've never shared because you were scared of being judged?
73. What's one way you've grown in the past year?
Let's be honest: No matter who you're playing with, spicy Truth or Dare questions are half the point of playing. Once you've crossed off all the options from this list, try sprinkling in some spicy Never Have I Ever questions or segue into a round of This or That (dating edition). Let the blushes abound!
1. Who is your secret crush?
2. Who is the last person you creeped on social media?
3. Reveal all the details of your first kiss.
4. What is the boldest pickup line you've ever used?
5. Do you still have feelings for any of your exes?
6. Have you ever sent a sext?
7. Who's your celebrity 'hall pass' if you were to meet that person while in a relationship?
8. What unexpected part of the body do you find attractive?
9. Have you ever flirted with a close friend's sibling?
10. What's your wildest fantasy?
11. If you had to kiss someone in this room, who would it be?
12. Would you ever date a friend's ex if they gave you permission?
13. Have you ever had a sexy dream about someone here?
14. Have you ever faked a crush or fake-flirted to make someone jealous?
15. What song always puts you in the mood?
16. Have you ever caught feelings for someone you shouldn't have?
17. What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done for love (or a crush)?
18. Who would you call for a 'no-questions-asked' hookup?
19. What's your go-to outfit when you want to feel hot?
20. What's your biggest dating dealbreaker?
21. Have you ever kissed someone you weren't supposed to?
22. Have you ever dated (or wanted to date) someone you met on a trip?
23. What's the riskiest text you've ever sent?
24. Have you ever had a "friends with benefits" situation?
25. Have you ever made out or hooked up somewhere you definitely shouldn't have?
26. Who's one person you would kiss right now — no hesitation?
27. What's the most daring thing you've ever done while flirting?
28. Have you ever flirted just to get something?
29. Hot friend. Who's the first person who came to mind?
30. Have you ever had feelings for two people at once?
31. Have you ever caught feelings for someone older or younger than you?
32. What's one secret about your love life you've never admitted to anyone — until now?
33. Who in this room do you think would be the best kisser?
34. Have you ever kissed more than one person in a 24-hour period?
Even the hardcore truth-choosers among us will agree: No one likes a game of Truth or Dare that's all questions and no action. If a player is feeling edgy and chooses 'dare,' get ready for a treat. From the silly (smell someone's bare foot) to the slightly riskier (eat a packet of hot sauce straight), the laughs and gasps will keep rolling with these dares to give your friends.
1. Pick someone in this room and (lovingly) roast them for one minute straight.
2. Let another person post an Instagram caption on your behalf.
3. Smell another player's armpit.
4. Smell another player's bare foot.
5. Eat a bite of a banana peel.
6. Do an impression of another player until someone can figure out who it is.
7. Say pickles at the end of every sentence you say until the game ends.
8. Imitate a TikTok star until another player guesses who you're portraying.
9. Act like a chicken until your next turn.
10. Talk in a British accent until your next turn.
11. Call a friend, pretend it's their birthday, and sing them Happy Birthday to You.
12. Name a famous person that looks like each player in the room.
13. Show us your best dance moves.
14. Eat a packet of hot sauce straight.
15. Let another person draw a tattoo on your back with a permanent marker.
16. Put on a blindfold and touch the other players' faces until you can figure out who's who.
17. Bite into a raw onion without slicing it.
18. Go outside and try to 'summon' the rain as loud as possible.
19. Serenade the person to your right for a full minute.
20. Do 20 squats.
21. Let the other players redo your hairstyle.
22. Eat a condiment of your choice straight from the bottle.
23. Dump out your purse, backpack, or pockets and do a show and tell of what's inside.
24. Let the player to your right redo your makeup with their eyes closed.
25. Prank call one of your family members.
26. Let another player create a hat out of toilet paper — and you have to wear it for the rest of the game.
27. Do a plank for a full minute.
28. Do your sassiest runway walk.
29. Put five ice cubes in your mouth (you can't chew them, you just have to let them melt—brrr).
30. Bark like a dog until it's your next turn.
31. Draw your favorite movie and have the other person guess it (Pictionary-style).
32. Repeat everything the person to your right says until your next turn.
33. Demonstrate how you style your hair in the mirror (without actually using the mirror).
34. Play air guitar for one minute.
35. Empty a glass of cold water onto your head outside.
36. Go on Instagram Live and do a dramatic reading of one of your textbooks.
37. In the next 10 minutes, find a way to scare another player and make it a surprise.
38. Lick a bar of soap.
39. Talk to a pillow as if it's your crush.
40. Post the oldest selfie on your phone to Snapchat or Instagram stories (and leave it up!).
41. Attempt the first TikTok dance on your FYP.
42. Imitate a celebrity of the group's choosing every time you talk for the next 10 minutes.
43. Do karaoke to a song of the group's choosing.
44. Post a photo (any photo) to social with a heartfelt dedication to a celebrity of the group's choosing.
45. Find your very first crush on social and DM them.
46. Peel a banana using just your toes.
47. Let the group mix together five of whatever liquids they find in the fridge, then drink it.
48. Wear another player's socks like gloves for the next five minutes.
49. Put on makeup without looking in the mirror, then leave it like that for the rest of the game.
50. Describe the most attractive quality of every person in the room.
51. Sing like an opera singer instead of speaking for the next five minutes.
52. Allow the person to your right to draw on your face with a Sharpie.
53. Jump in the pool (or shower) with all your clothes on!
54. Stand outside your house and wave to everyone who passes in the next minute.
55. Pretend to be underwater for the next 10 minutes.
56. Make out with a pillow.
57. Post a flirty comment on the first Instagram picture that you see.
58. Give the person to your right a foot massage (with their consent).
59. Pretend to be a ballerina until your next turn.
60. Try to fit your whole fist in your mouth.
61. Reveal your screen time report to your friends.
62. Go outside and howl at the moon.
63. Let someone else write your next Hinge bio line.
64. Tell the group your 'type' without using any words — just emojis.
65. Call a random number and try to have a 1-minute conversation with whoever answers.
66. Send a "hey stranger" text to someone you haven't talked to in over a year.
67. Send your mom or dad a text that just says, "We need to talk."
68. DM someone random "I have a business proposition for you" and share their response.
69. Have a fake emotional breakup with a chair (full drama).
70. Have a 'dramatic fainting contest' with another player — most believable wins.
71. Let someone tickle you for 30 seconds straight while you try not to laugh.
72. Rank everyone in the room by who you think would survive longest on a deserted island (and defend your reasoning).
73. Pretend you're auditioning for 'America's Next Top Model' and strut/pose like your life depends on it.
1. Hand over your phone to another player who can send a single text saying anything they want to anyone they want.
2. Post the 10th photo in your camera roll to your story (no captions allowed!).
3. Do a sultry dance to a song of the group's choosing.
4. Read aloud the most personal text you've sent in recent days.
5. Scroll through your phone contacts and call someone you haven't spoken to in a year.
6. Let the other players go through your phone for one minute.
7. Send a heart-eye emoji to your crush's Instagram story.
8. Go to your crush's Instagram page and like something from several weeks ago.
9. Let everyone go through your Snapchat history.
10. Text your crush 'thinking about you 👀' — no explanation.
11. Let the group give you a ridiculous dare to complete outdoors — you have 2 minutes.
12. Eat a whole lemon slice with a straight face. If you can't do it, text your ex 'hey stranger.'
13. Stand outside and yell your biggest irrational fear.
14. Do an interpretive dance explaining how your last relationship ended.
15. Let everyone else pick two clothing items for you to wear out of the house somewhere.
16. Do an interpretive dance of your most embarrassing childhood story.
17. Pantomime the details of your last situationship.
18. Flirt in complete seriousness with the person next to you for the next three rounds.
19. Let the group blindfold you and feed you one food item to guess (allergies checked first, obviously).
20. Kiss the person to your right (if they're cool with it).
21. Do your best attempt at seducing the nearest piece of furniture.
22. Do your best (bad) stand-up comedy set about the most awkward date you've ever had.
23. Take five minutes to write a song about the person to your left, then sing/perform it.
24. Pitch yourself as a contestant on The Bachelor/Bachelorette in a 30 second video.
25. Do a two-minute roast of yourself — full commitment, maximum honesty.
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If you had to only ever watch rom-coms or only watch scary movies for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why? 7. Where is the weirdest place you've ever gone to the bathroom? 8. Have you ever ghosted on someone? 9. Which player would survive a zombie apocalypse and which would be the first to go? 10. What excuse have you used before to get out plans? 11. What's the longest you've ever slept? 12. Read the last text you sent your best friend or significant other out loud. 13. What's your biggest pet peeve? 14. When was the last time you lied? 15. What five things would you bring to a deserted island? 16. What's the most embarrassing thing you ever did on a date? 17. What celebrity do you think you most look like? 18. How many selfies do you take a day? 19. What is one thing you would stand in line an hour for? 20. What's the longest time you've ever gone without showering? 21. What's the most embarrassing top-played song on your phone? 22. What was your favorite childhood show? 23. If you had to change your name, what would your new first name be? 24. If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose? 25. If you could date a fictional character, who would it be? 26. What's one silly thing you can't live without? 27. Where was your favorite childhood vacation spot? 28. What is the weirdest trend you've ever participated in? 29. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you choose? 30. Who do you text the most? 31. Have you ever been fired from a job? 32. If you had to wear only flip-flops or heels for the next 10 years, which would you choose? 33. What's an instant deal breaker in a potential love interest? 34. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would you choose? 35. What is the biggest lie you ever told your parents? 36. What's the worst physical pain you've ever experienced? 37. Which player knows you the best? 38. What's your favorite part of your body? 39. If you could only accomplish three things in life, what would they be? 40. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? 41. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? 42. Tell us about the biggest romantic fail you've ever experienced. 43. Who was your first celebrity crush? 44. What's the strangest dream you've ever had? 45. What are the top three things you look for in a love interest? 46. What is your worst habit? 47. How many stuffed animals do you own? 48. Do you sleep with any stuffed animals? 49. What is your biggest insecurity? 50. Name one thing you'd do if you knew there'd be zero consequences. 51. Do you pee in the shower? 52. What's the most embarrassing thing you've done to get a crush's attention? 53. What's the most random thing in your bag right now? 54. What's the last movie that made you cry? 55. What's the last song that made you cry? 56. What are the five most recent things in your search history? 57. When's the last time you got caught in a lie? 58. What gross smell do you actually enjoy? 59. Who was the last person you said 'I love you' to? 60. Have you ever had a paranormal experience? 61. If you could have lunch with a famous person, dead or alive, who would you pick and why? 62. If you were handed $1,000 right now, what would you spend it on? 63. Have you ever cheated on an exam? 64. What's the most awkward thing you've ever been caught doing? 65. What was your first concert? 66. If you had the choice to never have to sleep again, would you do it? 67. If you had to get a tattoo today, what would it be? 68. Even if you'd be paid $1 million for it, what's something you would never do? 69. If you could travel to the past and meet one person, who would it be? 70. What popular TV show or movie do you secretly hate? 71. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 72. Name your go-to karaoke song. 73. What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done? 74. When have you been in the most trouble in school? 75. If you had to always be overdressed or underdressed, which would you choose? 76. Who would you cast as you and your friends in the movie version of your life? 77. What's the luckiest thing that's ever happened to you? 78. If you had to move to a different country tomorrow, where would you go? 79. Have you ever re-gifted a present? What was it? 80. What's the weirdest thing you do when you're alone? 81. What movie (or franchise) are you most embarrassed to love? 82. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Describe them. 83. What gross food combo do you secretly love? 84. If you could become besties with a celebrity, who would it be? 85. What's the most embarrassing nickname you've ever been given? 86. If you could trade lives with any person you know for a day, who would it be? 87. Have you ever been in a physical fight? 88. Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction? 89. What's the scariest dream you've ever had? 90. What's the weirdest place you've kissed/hooked up with someone? 91. Have you ever slid into a celebrity's DMs? 92. What superstitions do you believe in? 93. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob (or both?) 94. What app do you check first in the morning? 95. What's the weirdest thing you've ever purchased? 96. What's the longest you've ever gone without brushing your teeth? 97. What's the weirdest thing you have in your bedroom? 98. What's the weirdest thing you have in your locker? 99. How often do you wash your sheets? 100. Do you sing in the shower? What was the last song you belted out? 101. What's the weirdest thing you do while driving? 102. Have you ever started a rumor about someone? What was it? 103. If you could talk to a fortune teller, what would you ask them? 104. Do you believe in aliens? What do you think they look like? 105. Have you ever given a fake number? 106. What's more important to you: love or money? 107. Have you ever had your palm read? 108. What's a conspiracy theory you actually believe? 109. What's your survival plan during a zombie apocalypse? 110. What destination is on your travel bucket list? Some deep truth questions are tough to answer— not because they don't have an answer, but because they're complicated topics. For those of us who consider ourselves open books, you might not mind getting real in front of perfect strangers. For the more privacy-inclined, though, you'll likely want to reserve these juicy truth or dare questions for a besties-only round of Truth or Dare. Either way, make sure everyone knows: These answers can't leave the room! 1. What's your biggest regret? 2. What's the most memorable lesson you learned from your parents? 3. Who are you jealous of? 4. Have you ever fallen in love at first sight? 5. When was the last time you cried? 6. What's your biggest fear? 7. When's the last time you said you were sorry? For what? 8. Do you have any phobias? 9. Do you believe in an afterlife? 10. What do you want to be remembered for most in life? 11. Do you believe in soulmates? 12. What's the worst thing you've ever said to anyone? 13. Have you ever been rejected by someone? 14. Do you want to get married someday? 15. What are you most excited about at this very moment? 16. What do you write about the most in your diary? 17. Are you afraid of the future? 18. Have you ever ditched someone before? 19. Have you ever intentionally sabotaged someone? 20. Have you ever lied to a friend? 21. Have you ever said 'I love you' to someone and not meant it? 22. How have your priorities changed over time? 23. If you suddenly had a million dollars, how would you spend it? 24. Is there an ex with whom you'd consider reconciling? 25. Name one thing you'd do if you knew there'd be zero consequences. 26. Personality-wise, are you more like your mom or your dad? 27. What are you most proud of in your life? 28. What bridges are you glad that you burned? 29. What was your biggest childhood fear? 30. What was your first heartbreak? 31. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made? 32. What's something you're glad your mom doesn't know about you? 33. What's the worst thing anyone's ever done to you? 34. What's been your most physically painful experience? 35. What's something you know you need to do but aren't looking forward to at all? 36. What's something you only do when you're alone? 37. What was the best compliment you've ever received? 38. What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? 39. What's your favorite possession? 40. Would you marry someone rich even if you weren't in love with them? 41. Have you ever fallen out of love? 42. Name one childish thing that you still do. 43. Have you ever let someone else take the blame for something you have done? 44. What is the stupidest thing you have done for a crush or partner? 45. What are the things you think about while sitting on the toilet? 46. How far are you willing to go for the person of your dreams? 47. What is something stupid you have done to try to be 'cooler'? 48. Who was your first love? 49. If you were stranded on an island, who would you want to be stranded with? 50. What is your dream career? 51. What makes you the happiest? 52. What does falling in love feel like to you? 53. Do you think you're a good person? 54. What are the elements of the perfect day? 55. Do you believe it's ok to have secrets in a relationship? 56. If you saw a friend's partner cheating, would you tell the friend? Why or why not? 57. Do you trust people easily? 58. Do you prefer slow-burn romance or love-at-first-sight energy? 59. What's the biggest leap of faith you've taken? 60. Do you believe in monogamy? 61. Do you most often follow your heart or your head? 62. True or false: Traveling makes you a better person. 63. What's something you're really scared to fail at? 64. Who in your life knows you the best? 65. Have you ever lost a friendship that you still miss? 66. What's a belief or opinion you've changed your mind about recently? 67. If you could have one 'do-over' moment in your life, what would it be? 68. When was the last time you really surprised yourself? 69. What's a "red flag" you ignored — and regretted later? 70. What's a "green flag" you're grateful you listened to? 71. Have you ever felt like you outgrew someone? What did you do about it? 72. What's something you've never shared because you were scared of being judged? 73. What's one way you've grown in the past year? Let's be honest: No matter who you're playing with, spicy Truth or Dare questions are half the point of playing. Once you've crossed off all the options from this list, try sprinkling in some spicy Never Have I Ever questions or segue into a round of This or That (dating edition). Let the blushes abound! 1. Who is your secret crush? 2. Who is the last person you creeped on social media? 3. Reveal all the details of your first kiss. 4. What is the boldest pickup line you've ever used? 5. Do you still have feelings for any of your exes? 6. Have you ever sent a sext? 7. Who's your celebrity 'hall pass' if you were to meet that person while in a relationship? 8. What unexpected part of the body do you find attractive? 9. Have you ever flirted with a close friend's sibling? 10. What's your wildest fantasy? 11. If you had to kiss someone in this room, who would it be? 12. Would you ever date a friend's ex if they gave you permission? 13. Have you ever had a sexy dream about someone here? 14. Have you ever faked a crush or fake-flirted to make someone jealous? 15. What song always puts you in the mood? 16. Have you ever caught feelings for someone you shouldn't have? 17. What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done for love (or a crush)? 18. Who would you call for a 'no-questions-asked' hookup? 19. What's your go-to outfit when you want to feel hot? 20. What's your biggest dating dealbreaker? 21. Have you ever kissed someone you weren't supposed to? 22. Have you ever dated (or wanted to date) someone you met on a trip? 23. What's the riskiest text you've ever sent? 24. Have you ever had a "friends with benefits" situation? 25. Have you ever made out or hooked up somewhere you definitely shouldn't have? 26. Who's one person you would kiss right now — no hesitation? 27. What's the most daring thing you've ever done while flirting? 28. Have you ever flirted just to get something? 29. Hot friend. Who's the first person who came to mind? 30. Have you ever had feelings for two people at once? 31. Have you ever caught feelings for someone older or younger than you? 32. What's one secret about your love life you've never admitted to anyone — until now? 33. Who in this room do you think would be the best kisser? 34. Have you ever kissed more than one person in a 24-hour period? Even the hardcore truth-choosers among us will agree: No one likes a game of Truth or Dare that's all questions and no action. If a player is feeling edgy and chooses 'dare,' get ready for a treat. From the silly (smell someone's bare foot) to the slightly riskier (eat a packet of hot sauce straight), the laughs and gasps will keep rolling with these dares to give your friends. 1. Pick someone in this room and (lovingly) roast them for one minute straight. 2. Let another person post an Instagram caption on your behalf. 3. Smell another player's armpit. 4. Smell another player's bare foot. 5. Eat a bite of a banana peel. 6. Do an impression of another player until someone can figure out who it is. 7. Say pickles at the end of every sentence you say until the game ends. 8. Imitate a TikTok star until another player guesses who you're portraying. 9. Act like a chicken until your next turn. 10. Talk in a British accent until your next turn. 11. Call a friend, pretend it's their birthday, and sing them Happy Birthday to You. 12. Name a famous person that looks like each player in the room. 13. Show us your best dance moves. 14. Eat a packet of hot sauce straight. 15. Let another person draw a tattoo on your back with a permanent marker. 16. Put on a blindfold and touch the other players' faces until you can figure out who's who. 17. Bite into a raw onion without slicing it. 18. Go outside and try to 'summon' the rain as loud as possible. 19. Serenade the person to your right for a full minute. 20. Do 20 squats. 21. Let the other players redo your hairstyle. 22. Eat a condiment of your choice straight from the bottle. 23. Dump out your purse, backpack, or pockets and do a show and tell of what's inside. 24. Let the player to your right redo your makeup with their eyes closed. 25. Prank call one of your family members. 26. Let another player create a hat out of toilet paper — and you have to wear it for the rest of the game. 27. Do a plank for a full minute. 28. Do your sassiest runway walk. 29. Put five ice cubes in your mouth (you can't chew them, you just have to let them melt—brrr). 30. Bark like a dog until it's your next turn. 31. Draw your favorite movie and have the other person guess it (Pictionary-style). 32. Repeat everything the person to your right says until your next turn. 33. Demonstrate how you style your hair in the mirror (without actually using the mirror). 34. Play air guitar for one minute. 35. Empty a glass of cold water onto your head outside. 36. Go on Instagram Live and do a dramatic reading of one of your textbooks. 37. In the next 10 minutes, find a way to scare another player and make it a surprise. 38. Lick a bar of soap. 39. Talk to a pillow as if it's your crush. 40. Post the oldest selfie on your phone to Snapchat or Instagram stories (and leave it up!). 41. Attempt the first TikTok dance on your FYP. 42. Imitate a celebrity of the group's choosing every time you talk for the next 10 minutes. 43. Do karaoke to a song of the group's choosing. 44. Post a photo (any photo) to social with a heartfelt dedication to a celebrity of the group's choosing. 45. Find your very first crush on social and DM them. 46. Peel a banana using just your toes. 47. Let the group mix together five of whatever liquids they find in the fridge, then drink it. 48. Wear another player's socks like gloves for the next five minutes. 49. Put on makeup without looking in the mirror, then leave it like that for the rest of the game. 50. Describe the most attractive quality of every person in the room. 51. Sing like an opera singer instead of speaking for the next five minutes. 52. Allow the person to your right to draw on your face with a Sharpie. 53. Jump in the pool (or shower) with all your clothes on! 54. Stand outside your house and wave to everyone who passes in the next minute. 55. Pretend to be underwater for the next 10 minutes. 56. Make out with a pillow. 57. Post a flirty comment on the first Instagram picture that you see. 58. Give the person to your right a foot massage (with their consent). 59. Pretend to be a ballerina until your next turn. 60. Try to fit your whole fist in your mouth. 61. Reveal your screen time report to your friends. 62. Go outside and howl at the moon. 63. Let someone else write your next Hinge bio line. 64. Tell the group your 'type' without using any words — just emojis. 65. Call a random number and try to have a 1-minute conversation with whoever answers. 66. Send a "hey stranger" text to someone you haven't talked to in over a year. 67. Send your mom or dad a text that just says, "We need to talk." 68. DM someone random "I have a business proposition for you" and share their response. 69. Have a fake emotional breakup with a chair (full drama). 70. Have a 'dramatic fainting contest' with another player — most believable wins. 71. Let someone tickle you for 30 seconds straight while you try not to laugh. 72. Rank everyone in the room by who you think would survive longest on a deserted island (and defend your reasoning). 73. Pretend you're auditioning for 'America's Next Top Model' and strut/pose like your life depends on it. 1. Hand over your phone to another player who can send a single text saying anything they want to anyone they want. 2. Post the 10th photo in your camera roll to your story (no captions allowed!). 3. Do a sultry dance to a song of the group's choosing. 4. Read aloud the most personal text you've sent in recent days. 5. Scroll through your phone contacts and call someone you haven't spoken to in a year. 6. Let the other players go through your phone for one minute. 7. Send a heart-eye emoji to your crush's Instagram story. 8. Go to your crush's Instagram page and like something from several weeks ago. 9. 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Do your best (bad) stand-up comedy set about the most awkward date you've ever had. 23. Take five minutes to write a song about the person to your left, then sing/perform it. 24. Pitch yourself as a contestant on The Bachelor/Bachelorette in a 30 second video. 25. Do a two-minute roast of yourself — full commitment, maximum honesty. 275 Would You Rather Questions That Reveal A Lot About You 311 Best Trivia Questions (and Answers) to Stump Your Friends With 240 Best 'Never Have I Ever' Questions That Dig Deep 55 Games to Play With Friends for (IRL or Virtual) Game Night 215 Fun Questions to Ask Friends, From Your BFF to New Pals Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue Want more game ideas from Teen Vogue? 171 Would You Rather Questions That Reveal A Lot About You 131 Best Trivia Questions (and Answers) to Stump Your Friends With 153 Best 'Never Have I Ever' Questions That Dig Deep 29 Games to Play With Friends for (IRL or Virtual) Game Night
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Psychologists Say This Classic Card Game Can Bring You Closer To Your Partner
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before you spend yet another date night scrolling through Netflix in search of something to watch with bae, here's a better idea: Play a game instead. Grabbing a fun game for couples could add an element of playfulness to your relationship that's necessary to keep it from becoming boring, says Molly Burrets, PsyD, professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Department at University of Southern California. Plus, creating shared memories enhances connection. Just think about how many laughs you'll have—and can look back on—after a sesh of Jenga with a 'Truth or Dare' twist. In the early stages of your relationship, playing games can also give you a glimpse into how your partner strategizes, competes, and collaborates, says sex therapist Candice Nicole Hargons. 'It [may not] always translate to their real-world interactions, but [sometimes] it can because play is one of the best ways to communicate,' she says. For example, some games, like Codenames Duet, require you to strategize and work together as a team (skills you'll def need IRL). Of course, playing a *naughty* game for couples is also a great way to heat things up. Some can assist in building sexual tension by inviting both partners to try new sex positions or activities you've never tackled before, Hargons says. For example, a pair of naughty dice (linked below) is a perfect sex game for turning things up a notch. Before you experience the bennies of playing with your partner, first you need to choose the right game, which can feel like a task in itself. Here's what to keep in mind, though. Before choosing a game, you should think about what you hope to get out of it, whether that's deepening emotional intimacy, increasing playfulness, improving communication, or reigniting passion, says Claudia Giolitti-Wright, LMFT, founder of Psychotherapy For Young Women. Then, simply pick a game that aligns with those intentions. Playing a game that asks you to open up about your traumas won't quite have the same effect as playing a session of Mario Kart to blow off some steam. 'Some games are lighthearted and fun, while others encourage deep, vulnerable conversations,' Giolitti-Wright says. 'Pick one that suits both partners' comfort levels.' Because some people like games more than others, you should also ensure the game's difficulty and length match both your preferences and available time, Burrets says. Games that promote active engagement rather than passive participation are much more effective at creating meaningful connection, Giolitti-Wright says. 'A good couples' game should have enough variety to keep things fresh and engaging over multiple play sessions,' she adds. You should also make sure your game encourages dialogue and/or allows both partners to express their thoughts and feelings, Burrets says. To curate this list of the best games for couples, we spoke to several relationship and mental health experts about how games can foster connection between romantic partners, and gathered their recommendations about what to look for in games that encourage communication and shared memories. We then evaluated over 30 games on their interactivity, tone, and relationship-building features to narrow our list down to these 19 by renowned relationship psychotherapist Esther Perel, this is the game for couples that really want to go deep, says Giolitti-Wright. 'It fosters vulnerability, understanding, and emotional intimacy.' There aren't any winners or losers: Just take turns exchanging prompts with answers you've likely never delved into before, like "Something that I grew up thinking was normal but isn't is..." or "A text message I fantasize about sending is..." Read more: $40.00 at looking to engage in more intimate discussions while building sexual tension will enjoy getting through Tease's deck. The game's 120 cards are broken into three categories: 'Him', 'Her', and 'Connect'. Connect cards are conversation starters, while Him or Her cards are spicy prompts like, 'Spell something raunchy on your partner's body with your tongue and have them guess what it is.' Each partner takes turns alternating between the Connect and Him or Her cards. $24.99 at you want to skip the conversation and get straight to the action, a set of naughty dice is perfect for instantly heating up date night. This set of three dice pairs a sex position with a location to help kick things into gear. You can use the dice to play just one round, or get adventurous and see how many pairings you can get through. $16.99 at this game is from the What Do You Meme? brand, it's not a competition for who can dish out the funniest caption card for the designated photo. Instead, the game requires you to answer questions or complete an action from four different types of cards: ice breaker, deep, deeper, and activity. Since the questions vary in depth, Giolitti-Wright recommends this game for both new and long-term couples who want to enhance communication. You can draw from cards with more lighthearted asks like, 'What's one thing you can't live without?' to deeper thought-provoking prompts like, 'What's the one thing you worry about the most?' $15.89 at Dare Duel, you take turns drawing cards and selecting words or phrases to create fun and romantic dares. Once you've created a dare, battle it out to see who will rise to the challenge. Because there are hundreds of different words and phrases to choose from, the combinations are almost endless, making every game unique. You can play for as little or as long as you like and—since dares change from game to game—as many times as you'd like, too. $23.99 at of normal Scrabble? Try playing it with this twist. The person who completes a word first asks the other person to choose truth or dare. It's the perfect opportunity to talk, have fun, and put your vocab skills to the test. $21.97 at Moments has a cult-following from couples who swear this game has helped them intentionally carve out time to talk to one another. 'A simple card-based conversation game with insightful and thought-provoking questions, it's designed to help couples learn more about each other and strengthen their bond,' says Giolitti-Wright. FYI: There's no naughty prompts—instead, the deck is filled with questions that may inspire change or reflection, like 'Are you living your life purpose or still searching?' or 'How will relationships between men and women change in the next 25 years?' Talking through the answers to those questions can provide more insight into your partner or where the relationship is heading. $20.95 at most games for two players require them to compete against each other, Codenames Duet requires you to work with your partner. The objective is to identify the names of secret agents using clues from the other person with the hope that, by working together, you'll identify the names of all 15 secret agents. It's a great game for enhancing communication and teamwork, Hargon says. $24.95 at recommends this card game because 'it encourages meaningful discussions across five key relationship areas: family, intimacy, couple dynamics, past and future, and personal beliefs,' she says. It's a great option for couples who may be thinking about taking their relationship to the next level, since there's even questions that dive into future family dynamics, like 'Would you give your child more or less freedom than you had growing up?' $26.95 at as the name promises, this game is a guaranteed good time. A variation on the Newlywed Game, you'll have loads of fun answering questions like, "Which movie reminds you of our story?" and "What would our celebrity couple name be?" You can also adjust the game's rules to play with another couple, in case you're hosting a double date. $14.08 at to know what's on your partner's mind with this adult party game. Draw a card to set the topics, and roll the dice to set the letter that your responses must begin with. Flip the sand timer, and you're off! Warning: Your answers might get a little ~off topic~. It's a great choice for couples still in the early stages of their relationship, since it's a light and fun option sure to spark some healthy competition. $29.99 at scratch-off feature in this book gives it a gamified vibe, making it perfect for tackling new experiences with your partner. Each page is filled with a mystery date idea that's only revealed once scratched, and when that happens, you have to complete it—no complaints. 'It encourages spontaneity, teamwork, and shared experiences that break routine and bring excitement back into the relationship,' Giolitti-Wright says. $29.99 at because you're all grown up doesn't mean you can't have some fun with Twister. In fact, it might be a little more fun now. (Wink, wink.) You can opt to make it naughty by engaging in some rounds completely naked (or oiled up if you're both up for challenge)—just make sure your partner's on the same page. $24.97 at viral card game has become a cult-favorite over the past few years, so there are several expansion packs available, including a couples' edition. Each game is filled with prompts that inspire reflection on your time together, future goals, and more divided into three categories: Perception (Level 1), Connection (Level 2), and Reflection (Level 3). Levels get increasingly deeper, but each one can teach you something new about your partner, from how they really felt on your first date to what their intentions for your relationship are. $20.00 at a game of Jenga with a twist, Hargons says. You can write down specific rules or even truth or dare questions on each block. But, you can also buy a version of the game like this one with frisky, pre-written sensual tasks, if you don't feel like making up prompts of your own. $12.99 at can never go wrong with a game of Uno. This version of the classic card game comes with 16 dares in three categories—Family (lighthearted), Show-Off (dramatic, e.g. sing a song), and Daredevil (for the more venturesome, e.g. stand on one foot until your next turn). You can have a long-lasting one-on-one game, or invite another couple over for a fun double date. $6.99 at popular game that can work for a one-on-one night or a couples' date night party is Never Have I Ever. This version comes with 88 questions and five blank cards so you and your partner can get creative. Or, turn the heat up with these 'Never Have I Ever' ideas. Since this game is more light-hearted than others on this list, it's a great choice for couples still in the honeymoon phase or those who haven't defined their relationship yet and want to learn more about each other without getting too deep or serious. $9.99 at recommends this game for couples trying to do the difficult work of managing a household or family together. 'This 'game' helps couples become aware of any imbalances in the division of labor, and offers them a strategy to address them,' she says. It works using a set of cards that visually lays out what household tasks each partner is responsible for in a given week. At the end of the week, partners get together to check-in and reset. To make it more fun, Burrets recommends turning these weekly check-ins into mini celebrations. 'After a successful week where both partners feel they've contributed fairly to the workload and mental load, reward yourselves with a date night,' she says. 'You can take turns choosing the date night, or even put date night ideas on popsicle sticks and pull them out as a surprise to you both.' $17.58 at video games get a bad rap, playing video games together can be a fun and meaningful way for couples to connect. 'If it encourages teamwork, gaming can [also] help build communication and problem-solving skills,' Burrets says. Fitness commerce editor Nicolette Accardi regularly uses her Nintendo Switch to find fun games she can play with her partner: 'One game my boyfriend and I regularly go back to is Mario Kart—the competitive battles allow us to connect in a playful way that isn't your typical romantic dinner, which can get boring after a while.' Other Nintendo Switch games that encourage friendly competition between couples include Just Dance 2025 and Nintendo Switch Sports. Just make sure you supplement your gaming with real-world experiences, and that gaming isn't being used as a way to avoid real-life issues, Burrets says. $309.99 at Claudia Giolitti-Wright, LMFT, is the founder of Psychotherapy For Young Women. Molly Burrets, PsyD, is a professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy Department at the University of Southern California. Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD, is a sex therapist and the author of Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation. Sex Games For Couples | Best Sex Toys For Couples | Best Massage Candles | Best Family Board Games | Best Flavored Lubes You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
