📊 This or That
One simple question, two options, and a big reveal of what everyone picked. This or That takes seconds to explain and is a brilliant way to open any party, lesson or family evening.
What you need
Equipment: Nothing. Prepare about 15 questions with just two options, like pizza or burgers, beach or pool. Decide how players vote: right hand or left hand, or the right side or left side of the room.
How to play This or That
- The host calls out the question and both options, and links each option to a side.
- Give 5 seconds to think, in silence and without talking to anyone.
- On 'One, two, three!', everyone votes at the same time.
- Count each side out loud and announce the majority.
- Ask one player from each side to explain their choice in 15 seconds.
- Move quickly to the next question. Five questions take about 3 minutes.
Scoring and wrapping up
Scoring: Guessing the majority correctly = 2 points. Guessing the birthday child's choice = 3 points. Being in the minority in the Minority Wins version = 1 point.
To finish: After 12 to 15 questions, add up the points and crown the player who knows the group best.
By age
- Ages 6-8: simple choices like chocolate or ice cream, with no guessing rounds.
- Ages 9+: add all the guessing versions below.
Variations
- Guess the majority: before each vote, everyone writes down which option they think most people will pick.
- Birthday guess: everyone guesses what the birthday child picked, and they reveal it at the end.
- Minority wins: only players on the smaller side score a point.
- Capy twist: Capy's choice. The host secretly decides what Capy would pick, and players who match Capy get a bonus point.
Tips for the adult in charge
- Perfect for the first five minutes of any event: a few fast questions and the mood is set.
- Keep it moving. Short explanations, quick votes, next question.
Safety
Avoid questions that could leave one child alone on a side or make anyone feel left out.
🖨️ Printable This or That cards
Read one card per round and point to a side of the room for each option.
- Cats or dogs?
- Pizza or burgers?
- Beach or swimming pool?
- Summer or winter?
- Pancakes or waffles?
- Chocolate or ice cream?
- Books or movies?
- Superheroes or wizards?
- Mountains or the sea?
- Breakfast or dinner?
- Drawing or building?
- Morning or night?
- Soccer or basketball?
- Rollercoaster or carousel?
- Sneakers or sandals?
- Apples or bananas?
- Train or plane?
- Singing or dancing?
- Rain or snow?
- Board games or video games?
Questions and answers
What are good This or That questions for kids?
Everyday choices kids have strong opinions on: cats or dogs, summer or winter, pancakes or waffles, superheroes or wizards. See the printable cards below.
What is the difference between This or That and Would You Rather?
This or That uses quick everyday choices and fast votes. Would You Rather uses bigger, sillier dilemmas and longer debates.