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If you’re trying to learn more about someone and deepen your connection, playing truth or dare is the perfect way to bond. In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of truth or dare questions so you can take your friendship to the next level—whether you’re playing in person or over text. We also talked to professional dating coach and matchmaker Laura Bilotta for tips on how to keep the game fun for everyone.
Good Truth or Dare Questions
- Truth: Who’s your crush?
- Dare: Take a bite out of an onion.
- Truth: What’s your biggest fear?
- Dare: Do your best impression of me.
- Truth: Do you have beef with anyone?
- Dare: Post a video of you barking online.
Steps
Juicy Truth Questions
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Put other players in the hot seat with these scandalous questions. If you want to get closer to someone, these questions are for you! Ask about their current crush, dating history, or worst habits to deepen your bond and make them blush.
- What’s your toxic trait?
- Who are you most jealous of?
- Have you ever stolen anything?
- Do you have beef with anyone?
- Have you ever ghosted someone?
- Do you still have feelings for an ex?
- Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
- Have you ever smoked or tried alcohol?
- What’s the worst thing you’ve done at school?
- Have you ever spread a rumor about someone?
- What’s the worst way you’ve dumped someone?
- Who do you think is the hottest guy/girl at school?
- What’s the most embarrassing thing in your room?
- Have you ever had a crush on your friend’s sibling?
- Have you ever sent a dirty text to the wrong person?
- What’s the most scandalous thing you’ve ever done?
- How would you rate your looks on a scale of 1 to 10?
- What crime would you commit if there were no consequences?
- Have you ever let someone take the blame for something you did?
- What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done to get someone’s attention?
Classic Truth Questions
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Get to know someone better with these classic truth questions. Whether you’ve just met someone or you’ve known them for a while, ask these questions to grow closer together. Learn their likes and dislikes, secret skills, and any other information you’ve been dying to discover—it’s one of the best ways to break the ice or strengthen your friendship.
- What’s your dream job?
- Do you collect anything?
- Do you believe in aliens?
- Do you prefer cats or dogs?
- What’s your favorite holiday?
- What’s your biggest pet peeve?
- Do you have any hidden talents?
- Are you a morning or night person?
- Do you prefer staying in or going out?
- What’s the #1 thing on your bucket list?
- Who are your dream dinner party guests?
- If you won the lottery, what would you buy?
- If you were invisible, who would you spy on?
- Do you prefer watching TV shows or movies?
- What’s the most underrated food combination?
- Who would play you in a movie about your life?
- What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
- If you were the opposite sex for a day, what would you do?
- If you could solve one problem in the world, what would it be?
- If you could live in a fictional world, which one would you choose?
Funny Truth Questions
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Create a fun atmosphere by asking silly or embarrassing questions. According to Bilotta, “the goal of the truth or dare is to have fun,” so make sure to throw in some lighthearted questions. Silly topics include someone’s gross habits, embarrassing likes, or funny beliefs, but feel free to be creative and think of something wacky or random!
- Do you pick your nose?
- What gives you the ick?
- What’s your go-to insult?
- What’s your most useless skill?
- Have you ever peed your pants?
- What’s your biggest irrational fear?
- Have you ever re-gifted something?
- What’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled?
- What’s the funniest dream you've ever had?
- What’s the grossest thing you’ve ever done?
- What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
- Who’s the most attractive animated character?
- Have you ever used someone else’s toothbrush?
- What’s an embarrassing movie you secretly love?
- What’s the longest you’ve gone without showering?
- What’s the funniest thing you believed in as a child?
- What’s the worst time you’ve laughed at something?
- If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest?
- If you could fight any historical figure, who would it be?
- What’s the most unnecessary white lie you’ve ever told?
- Reader Poll: We asked 1186 wikiHow readers and 48% of them agreed that their favorite way to get to know someone better is by asking funny or silly questions [Take Poll] . So these wacky questions are a great way to strengthen your friendships!
Flirty Truth Questions
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Ask these fun and flirty questions if you’re playing with your crush. If you’re trying to take your relationship to the next level , ask your crush some juicy questions to hint that you like them. Discovering his usual type, turn-ons, and relationship history is a great way to determine if you’d be a good match.
- What’s your type?
- Who’s your crush?
- When was your first kiss?
- What’s your love language?
- Have you ever been in love?
- What’s your biggest turn-on?
- Do you believe in soulmates?
- Do you regret kissing anyone?
- What color is your underwear?
- What song puts you in the mood?
- Who are you going to ask to prom?
- What’s your favorite memory of us?
- How many people have you dated?
- What’s your favorite thing about me?
- Who do you think has the nicest butt?
- What’s a secret you’ve never told anyone?
- What’s something that reminds you of me?
- What’s the first thing you noticed about me?
- What’s your biggest red flag in a relationship?
- Who’s the most attractive person in our friend group?
Weird Truth Questions
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Ask weird or wacky “would you rather” questions to lighten the mood. If your game is getting a little boring, give people 2 ridiculous dilemmas to choose between. These questions might be slightly strange, but they’re sure to keep everyone entertained:
- Would you rather be 3 feet shorter or taller?
- Would you rather be bald or have no eyebrows?
- Would you rather wear Crocs or Big Red Boots?
- Would you rather always shout or always whisper?
- Would you rather eat a raw onion or an entire lemon?
- Would you rather always feel sticky or always feel itchy?
- Would you rather be allergic to sunlight or your own sweat?
- Would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Darth Vader?
- Would you rather switch bodies with your ex or your grandma?
- Would you rather find a body or 1000 cockroaches in your attic?
- Would you rather sleep on a mattress made of jello or hot soup?
- Would you rather have a baseball or a watermelon as your head?
- Would you rather fart every time you laugh or burp every time you cry?
- Would you rather live without wifi for a week or toilet paper for a week?
- Would you rather drink a glass of glue or eat a sandwich filled with sand?
- Would you rather have gummy bears for toes or french fries for fingers?
- Would you rather always feel like you have to sneeze or sneeze 500 times a day?
- Would you rather lick the floor in the subway or the handle of a public bathroom stall?
- Would you rather talk like Donald Duck when you’re angry or turn into the Hulk when you’re turned on?
- Would you rather have everyone be able to read your mind or everyone you know have access to your search history?
Creative Truth Questions
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Suggest hypothetical scenarios for an exciting game of truth or dare. If you want to catch someone off guard and learn more about their personality, come up with a “what-if” style question. It’s a great way to keep the game alive and start a lively discussion!
- If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent?
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
- If you could stop time for a year, what would you do?
- If you could change your name, what would you pick?
- If you could master one skill instantly, what would it be?
- If you could time travel, which decade are you going to?
- If you could play any instrument, what would you choose?
- If you could stay one age forever, which would you choose?
- If you could eliminate one historical event, what would it be?
- If the floor was lava, how would you get from place to place?
- If you could make any kid’s TV show, what would it be about?
- If you could only see one color, what color would you choose?
- If you were an Olympic athlete, what sport would you compete in?
- If you were given the death penalty, what would your last meal be?
- If we made up our own language, how would we greet each other?
- If you were born 100 years earlier, what would your occupation be?
- If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, who would you pick?
- If you could create your dream band with 5 artists, dead or alive, who would be in it?
- If someone followed you around and narrated your life, who would you want it to be?
- If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Deep Truth Questions
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Ask personal questions to deepen your connection with other players. If you want to connect with someone on a deeper level , touch on meaningful topics that move beyond the surface. Asking about their dreams, fears, values, and childhood is the best way to increase intimacy in a friendship or romantic relationship. If the other person doesn’t feel comfortable, Bilotta says to “respect their boundaries and move on to the next question.”
- Who’s your hero?
- What’s your biggest fear?
- Are you close with your family?
- When’s the last time you cried?
- What are you most grateful for?
- What are you the most proud of?
- What’s your biggest regret so far?
- Do you believe in fate or free will?
- Do you care what people think of you?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- What’s your favorite childhood memory?
- Do you think money can buy happiness?
- What’s something you’re insecure about?
- What are 3 things you love about yourself?
- What’s the biggest misconception about you?
- Do you think physical or emotional pain is worse?
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- Would you rather find true love or get a million dollars?
- Would you rather be considered pretty, smart, or funny?
- What’s one thing you would do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?
- If your life was a book, what’s the title of the chapter you’re in right now?
Best Dares
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Stick with these simple dares if you’re feeling bored. Trying to liven up game night? Look no further—these classic dares are tried and true options! Whether you’re playing truth or dare in person or virtually, here are some silly, simple, and iconic dares for a good time:
- Do the worm .
- Bite into an onion.
- Try to lick your elbow.
- Do 100 jumping jacks.
- Breakdance for one minute.
- Play air guitar for two minutes.
- Do your best impression of me.
- Write your name using your toes.
- Brush your teeth with peanut butter.
- Try not to laugh for the next 10 minutes.
- Jump in the shower with your clothes on.
- Recite the alphabet with your mouth closed.
- Read the last 5 text messages on your phone.
- Sing all your answers for the rest of the game.
- Talk in a British accent for the rest of the game.
- Put on as many layers as possible in one minute.
- Eat a spoonful of the spiciest food in your kitchen.
- Call the last person you texted and howl like a wolf.
- Wear your clothes inside out for the rest of the game.
- Grab a random object and give me your best sales pitch.
Funny Dares
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Come up with a goofy dare to get the giggles going. Trying to make the other players laugh out loud? Ask them to do something silly or playful for a fun time. According to Bilotta, you should “make sure your dare isn’t overly embarrassing or risky” to keep it enjoyable for everyone.
- Twerk for one minute.
- Laugh like an evil villain.
- Crack an egg on your head.
- Roast the person to your right.
- Tell a story in a cowboy accent.
- Let me tickle you for one minute.
- Propose to a pet or stuffed animal.
- Argue with the couch for 5 minutes.
- Only answer "yes" for the next hour.
- Teach the group how to belly dance.
- Dance for 2 minutes without any music.
- Act like a mime for the next 10 minutes.
- Perform a freestyle rap about your dinner.
- Pretend to be my pet for the next 10 minutes.
- Ask your neighbor if you can borrow 25 cents.
- Call a pizza place and ask if they sell hotdogs.
- Read your last email in your most seductive voice.
- Dial your mom and come clean about a childhood lie.
- Attempt the first TikTok dance on your "For You" page.
- Pretend like you’re in a horror movie for the next 30 minutes.
Juicy Dares
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Throw out a bold and juicy dare to keep things interesting. If your game of truth or dare is dying down, add a little drama to pick things back up. These intense (and slightly scandalous) dares will create legendary stories you can share later on:
- Call your crush.
- Give me a lap dance.
- Eat a banana seductively.
- Share your search history.
- Remove an item of clothing.
- Streak around the backyard.
- Give me your best sexy crawl.
- Leave your friend a spicy voicemail.
- Make out with an object in the room.
- Sit on my lap for the rest of the game.
- Send a dirty text to someone right now.
- Call your mom and tell her you’re pregnant.
- Kiss the most attractive person in the room.
- Let me go through your phone for one minute.
- Play suck and blow with the person next to you.
- Empty your wallet or purse in front of the group.
- Spin a soda bottle and kiss the person it points to.
- Call someone and moan in the middle of the conversation.
- Add all your exes to a group chat and ask what went wrong.
- Play 7 minutes with heaven with someone of your choosing.
Flirty Dares
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Pull out a flirty dare to challenge your crush and crank up the heat. If you want to make their heart flutter and fulfill one of your fantasies, demand a sexy dare that isn’t too crazy. Asking your crush to flirt with you, hold your hand, or tell you a secret is a subtle way to admit you have a crush on them (and see if they have feelings for you ).
- Braid my hair.
- Draw a portrait of me.
- Text me your dirtiest joke.
- Give me a back massage.
- Write a love poem about me.
- Whisper something in my ear.
- Give me your best pickup line.
- List 5 things you like about me.
- Try to find my most ticklish spot.
- Go on a date with me this weekend.
- Play a song that puts you in the mood.
- Recreate a couple’s yoga pose with me.
- Serenade me with your favorite love song.
- Hold hands with me for the rest of the game.
- Act out your favorite romantic scene with me.
- Demonstrate how you’d hit on someone at a club.
- Tell me something you’ve never told anyone before.
- Play the Pocky game with someone of your choosing.
- Do as many pushups as you can with me sitting on your back.
- Put your hand where I tell you and pretend it’s glued there for 5 minutes.
Weird Dares
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Think of an out-of-this world challenge to keep everyone entertained. Tired of using the same dares for every game? These weird challenges are unbelievably unique! They aren’t super beginner-friendly options, so make sure to give the other person a pass if they don’t feel comfortable.
- Lick the wall.
- Suck your big toe.
- Eat a piece of paper.
- Sniff someone’s shoes.
- Pluck a single nose hair.
- Try to make yourself cry.
- Drink a shot of pickle juice.
- Do the cinnamon challenge.
- Eat a spoonful of soy sauce.
- Peel a banana with your toes.
- Smell another player’s armpit.
- Put a handful of ice in your pants.
- Do your best impression of Shrek.
- Pretend you’re a baby being born.
- Kiss the bottom of someone’s foot.
- Use 3 items in the fridge as lotion.
- Let someone shave part of your body.
- Mix 3 condiments together and drink it.
- Pick the nose of the person next to you.
- Hold your nose while talking for the rest of the game.
Creative Dares
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Come up with a creative dare to challenge the other person. If you’re playing with a close friend, up the ante with a more time-intensive dare. Some of these options span weeks or months, so they’re a great way to bond with your bestie and show your commitment to the game.
- Draw fake abs on yourself.
- Don’t talk for the rest of the day.
- Work out with me for one month.
- Give up social media for a week.
- Cover your entire face with lipstick.
- Don’t say “I” for the rest of the game.
- Let me choose your outfits for a week.
- Call a random contact and start singing.
- Speak in rhymes for the rest of the game.
- Give up your phone for the rest of the day.
- Do an interpretive dance of our relationship.
- Give a TED talk on how to turn someone on.
- Lay on the floor and act like a fish out of water.
- Let someone draw a Sharpie tattoo on your arm.
- Do as many squats as you can on the front lawn.
- Call my mom and thank her for raising an amazing kid.
- Go outside and hug your mailbox until 3 cars have passed.
- Go up to 5 people on the street and ask them for a high-five.
- Call a random number and try to flirt with the person who picks up.
- Fill your mouth with water and try not to laugh as everyone tells a joke.
Dares to Send Over Text
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Ask the other person to post something online if you’re playing over text. Even if you’re not in the same room as someone, you can still play an exciting game of truth or dare together. Dare the other person to upload a photo or video to their social media account, or ask them to text a silly message and send you a screenshot for proof.
- Post a video of you barking.
- Draw something and post it online.
- Create a personalized playlist for me.
- Declare your love for me on social media.
- Like an old photo on your crush’s Instagram.
- Film yourself doing your makeup blindfolded.
- Let me choose your profile photo for the week.
- Record a makeup tutorial and post it on TikTok.
- Post a random ultrasound scan on social media.
- Try to dab up your parents and send me a video.
- Make a Tinder profile and send me a screenshot.
- Write my name on your chest and send me a photo.
- Text your sibling and say you got a boyfriend/girlfriend.
- Text a random number and ask them to send you money.
- Send me the most embarrassing photo in your camera roll.
- Update your relationship status to “engaged” on Facebook.
- Write a breakup message and send it to a random number.
- Upload a screenshot of a funny wikiHow article on your story.
- Wrap yourself like a mummy in toilet paper and post a photo of it.
- Go on Instagram Live and read the directions on your toothpaste.
How to Play Truth or Dare
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Take turns asking your friends to answer a “truth” or perform a “dare.” You need at least two people to play truth or dare . Once someone has decided on a truth or dare, choose a truth question or dare challenge from the list above. Allow people to “skip” if they don’t feel comfortable, and go around in a circle until everyone has gotten a turn.
- Bilotta recommends “discussing what topics are off-limits before starting the game." This might include things like personal traumas or past relationships.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- If you’re asking questions over text, Bilotta recommends using emojis to “add a playful tone to your messages” or “help convey your sense of humor.” The 😉 (winking face) and 😏 (smirking face) emojis are some of the top flirty emojis to send your crush . For example, you could text “who’s your crush?😏”Thanks