If you’re looking for a fun group activity or just a way to pass the time, a classic round of Truth or Dare questions is the perfect way to get to know your best friends even better. Whether it’s deep, soul-searching Qs or daredevil antics that you prefer, your style of playing can reveal a lot about you. (Anyone else on Team Truth out there? Same.)
We've rounded up the very best Truth or Dare questions and ideas that will keep things interesting. Whether you're at a sleepover with your besties or taking to the highway for a road trip, this iconic game is a go-to for endless entertainment — and the best part? No consoles or playing cards are required.
And just in case you need a refresher on the rules, we’ve got you covered there too: Simply go around in a circle asking players if they’d prefer truth questions or dare questions — you’ll find plenty of both below — and don’t forget to set the appropriate “punishment” 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’ll prompt embarrassing stories to wacky dares that'll take you just far enough out of your comfort zone for a good laugh. And when you start to feel dared out, see how your favourite celebs, from the cast of Riverdale to Hailee Steinfeld, held up under the truth-or-dare heat.
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Best truth questions for friends
There are some truth or dare questions for friends that you can ask in a larger group of strangers, and then there are others that are best kept among friends. The following truth questions to ask when you’ve got a good mix of buddies in the room: besties and newcomers are welcome.
1. Is there anyone you stalk on social media?
2. What's the most memorable lesson you learned from your parents?
3. Who are you jealous of?
4. Have you ever been rejected by someone?
5. Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
6. Do you want to get married someday?
7. What are you most excited about at this very moment?
8. What’s your wildest fantasy?
9. What do you write about the most in your diary?
10. Are you afraid of the future?
11. Have you ever been in a fight?
12. Have you ever ditched someone before?
13. Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction?
14. Have you ever intentionally sabotaged someone?
15. Have you ever lied to a friend?
16. Have you ever said “I love you” to someone and not meant it?
17. If I went through your cabinets, what’s the weirdest thing I’d find?
18. How have your priorities changed over time?
19. If you suddenly had a million dollars, how would you spend it?
20. Is there an ex with whom you’d consider reconciling?
21. Name one thing you’d do if you knew there’d be zero consequences.
22. Personality-wise, are you more like your mom or your dad?
23. What are you most proud of in your life?
24. What bridges are you glad that you burned?
25. What do you think happens when you die?
26. What was your biggest childhood fear?
27. What was your first heartbreak?
28. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?
29. What’s something you’re glad your mom doesn’t know about you?
30. What’s the worst thing anyone’s ever done to you?
31. What’s been your most physically painful experience?
32. What’s something you know you need to do but aren’t looking forward to at all?
33. What’s something you only do when you’re alone?
34. What was the best compliment you’ve ever received?
35. What’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?
36. What’s your favourite possession?
37. When was the last time you apologised? What for?
38. Would you marry someone rich even if you weren’t in love with them?
39. Have you ever fallen out of love?
40. Name one childish thing that you still do.
41. Have you ever let someone else take the blame for something you have done?
42. What is the stupidest thing you have done for a crush or partner?
43. What are the things you think about while sitting on the toilet?
44. How far are you willing to go for the person of your dreams?
45. What is something stupid you have done to try to be ‘cooler’?
46. Who was your first love?
47. If you were stranded on an island, who would you want to be stranded with?
48. What is your dream career?
49. What is the strangest thing you have ever bought?
50. What makes you the happiest?
51. What does falling in love feel like to you?
52. Do you think you’re a good person?
53. What are the elements of the perfect day?
54. Do you believe it’s ok to have secrets in a relationship?
55. If you saw a friend’s partner cheating, would you tell the friend? Why or why not?
56. Do you trust people easily?
57. Have you ever ghosted on someone?
58. What's your biggest regret?
59. What's something you wish you could tell your parents?
60. What's something you struggle to like about yourself?
61. When were you most ashamed of yourself?
62. What's the most interesting book you've ever read?
63. Who do you admire most in the world?
64. What's one thing you'd like to work on in yourself?
65. What characteristic in yourself are you most proud of?
66. What’s the biggest secret you’ve kept from your parents?
67. What’s the most embarrassing music you listen to?
68. Who is the last person you creeped on social media?
69. When was the last time you wet the bed?
70. Where is the weirdest place you've ever gone to the bathroom?
71. Which player would survive a zombie apocalypse and which would be the first to go?
72. Reveal all the details of your first kiss.
73. What excuse have you used before to get out plans?
74. What's the longest you've ever slept?
75. What’s the shortest you’ve ever slept?
76. Read the last text you sent your best friend or significant other out loud.
77. Which is your favourite Hollywood Chris? Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth or Chris Pine?
78. What's the most embarrassing thing you ever did on a date?
79. What is the boldest pickup line you've ever used?
80. How many selfies do you take a day?
81. What is one thing you would stand in line an hour for?
82. What's the longest time you've ever gone without showering?
83. What's the most embarrassing top-played song on your phone?
84. What was your favourite childhood show?
85. If you had to change your name, what would your new first name be?
86. If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose?
87. If you could date a fictional character, who would it be?
88. What's one silly thing you can't live without?
89. Where was your favourite childhood vacation spot?
90. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
91. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
92. If you had to wear only flip-flops or heels for the next 10 years, which would you choose?
93. What’s an instant deal breaker in a potential love interest?
94. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
95. What is the biggest lie you ever told your parents?
96. How many stuffed animals do you own?
97. Do you sleep with any stuffed animals?
98. What is your biggest insecurity?
99. Name one thing you’d do if you knew there’d be zero consequences.
100. Do you pee in the shower?
101. What popular TV show or movie do you secretly hate?
102. Do you believe in aliens? What do you think they look like?
103. Have you ever given a fake number?
104. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever purchased?
105. What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without brushing your teeth?
106. What’s the weirdest thing you have in your bedroom?
107. What’s the weirdest thing you have in your locker?
108. Have you ever re-gifted a present? What was it?
109. What’s the weirdest thing you do when you’re alone?
110. What movie (or franchise) are you most embarrassed to love?
111. What is the weirdest trend you've ever participated in?
112. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
113. Tell us about the biggest romantic fail you’ve ever experienced.
114. Who was your first celebrity crush?
115. What's the strangest dream you've ever had?
116. What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done to get a crush’s attention?
117. What’s the most random thing in your bag right now?
118. What are the five most recent things in your search history?
119. What gross smell do you actually enjoy?
120. Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
121. Name your go-to karaoke song.
122. What’s the weirdest place you’ve kissed/hooked up with someone?
123. Have you ever slid into a celebrity’s DMs?
124. What superstitions do you believe in?
125. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob (or both?)
126. How often do you wash your sheets?
127. Do you sing in the shower? What was the last song you belted out?
128. What’s the weirdest thing you do while driving?
129. Who’s your celebrity “hall pass” if you were to meet that person while in a relationship?
130. Have you ever cheated on an exam?
131. What unexpected part of the body do you find attractive?
132. What’s the most awkward thing you’ve ever been caught doing?
133. Have you ever flirted with a close friend’s sibling?
134. If you had the choice to never have to sleep again, would you take it?
135. When have you been in the most trouble in school?
136. Who would you cast as you and your friends in the movie version of your life?
137. What gross food combo do you secretly love?
138. Marry, kiss or kill the characters of your favourite TV show.
139. What's the silliest lie you ever told?
140. What's your guilty pleasure TV show?
141. Do you pee in the shower?
142. What's the longest you've gone without showering?
143. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
144. What was your honest first impression of everyone in the group?
145. What's the dumbest mistake you ever made?
146. If you could be invisible for a day, what’s the first thing you would do?
147. Who is your secret crush?
148. What’s one thing you love most about yourself?
149. If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you ask for and why?
150. What’s your biggest regret?
151. 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?
152. What's your biggest pet peeve?
153. When was the last time you lied?
154. What five things would you bring to a deserted island?
155. What celebrity do you think you most look like?
156. When was the last time you cried?
157. What's your biggest fear?
158. Who do you text the most?
159. Have you ever been fired from a job?
160. What's the worst physical pain you've ever experienced?
161. Which player knows you the best?
162. What's your favourite part of your body?
163. If you could only accomplish three things in life, what would they be?
164. What are the top three things you look for in a love interest?
165. What is your worst habit?
166. When’s the last time you said you were sorry? For what?
167. Do you still have feelings for any of your exes?
168. Have you ever sent a sext?
169. What’s the last movie that made you cry?
170. What’s the last song that made you cry?
171. When’s the last time you got caught in a lie?
172. Who was the last person you said “I love you” to?
173. If you could have lunch with a famous person, dead or alive, who would you pick and why?
174. If you were handed £1,000 right now, what would you spend it on?
175. What was your first concert?
176. If you had to get a tattoo today, what would it be?
177. Even if you’d be paid £1 million for it, what’s something you would never do?
178. If you could travel to the past and meet one person, who would it be?
179. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
180. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
181. If you had to always be overdressed or underdressed, which would you choose?
182. What’s the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to you?
183. Do you have any phobias?
184. Do you believe in an afterlife?
185. If you had to move to a different country tomorrow, where would you go?
186. What do you want to be remembered for most in life?
187. Do you believe in soul mates?
188. Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Describe them.
189. If you could become besties with a celebrity, who would it be?
190. What’s the most embarrassing nickname you’ve ever been given?
191. If you could trade lives with any person you know for a day, who would it be?
192. What’s the worst thing you’ve ever said to anyone?
193. What’s the scariest dream you’ve ever had?
194. What app do you check first in the morning?
195. Have you ever started a rumour about someone? What was it?
196. If you could talk to a fortune teller, what would you ask them?
197. What’s more important to you: love or money?
Best Dare Questions and Ideas for Friends
The best part of dare games are when someone, well, chooses dare. If someone’s feeling edgy and chooses “dare,” well, get ready for a treat. From the silly (smell someone’s bare foot) to the more risky (eat a packet of hot sauce straight), the laughs and gasps will keep rolling with these dares to ask. After all, no one like a game of Truth or Date that’s all questions and no action.
198. Pick someone in this room and (lovingly) roast them for one minute straight.
199. Do an impression of another player until someone can figure out who it is.
200. Say pickles at the end of every sentence you say until it's your turn again.
201. Imitate a TikTok star until another player guesses who you're portraying.
202. Act like a chicken until your next turn.
203. Talk in an American accent until your next turn.
204. Name a famous person that looks like each player in the room.
205. Show us your best dance moves.
206. Put on a blindfold and touch the other players' faces until you can figure out who's who.
207. Serenade the person to your right for a full minute.
208. Do 20 squats.
209. Dump out your purse, backpack, or pockets and do a show and tell of what's inside.
210. Do a plank for a full minute.
211. Do your sassiest runway walk.
212. Put five ice cubes in your mouth (you can't chew them, you just have to let them melt — brrr).
213. Draw your favourite movie and have the other person guess it (Pictionary-style).
214. Repeat everything the person to your right says until your next turn.
215. Demonstrate how you style your hair in the mirror (without actually using the mirror).
216. In the next 10 minutes, find a way to scare another player and make it a surprise.
217. Imitate a celebrity of the group’s choosing every time you talk for the next 10 minutes.
218. Wear another player’s socks like gloves for the next five minutes.
219. Describe the most attractive quality of every person in the room.
220. Sing like an opera singer instead of speaking for the next five minutes.
221. Jump in the pool (or shower) with all your clothes on!
222. Pretend to be underwater for the next 10 minutes.
223. Give the person to your right a foot massage (with their consent).
224. Pretend to be a ballerina until your next turn.
225. Serenade the person next to you.
226. Try to fit your whole fist in your mouth.
227. Reveal your screen time report to your friends.
228. Make up a rap about one person in the group.
229. Show the group your best twerk.
230. Choose any karaoke song on YouTube and perform it for the group.
231. Make a prank call.
232. Let another person post an Instagram caption on your behalf.
233. Hand over your phone to another player who can send a single text saying anything they want to anyone they want.
234. Let the other players go through your phone for one minute.
235. Send a heart-eye emoji to your crush’s Instagram story.
236. Call a friend, pretend it's their birthday, and sing them Happy Birthday to You.
237. Let another person draw a tattoo on your back with a permanent marker.
238. Go outside and try to “summon” the rain as loud as possible.
239. Let the other players redo your hairstyle.
240. Let the player to your right redo your makeup with their eyes closed.
241. Prank call one of your family members.
242. Let another player create a hat out of toilet paper — and you have to wear it for the rest of the game.
243. Bark like a dog until it’s your next turn.
244. Play air guitar for one minute.
245. Empty a glass of cold water onto your head outside.
246. Go on Instagram Live and do a dramatic reading of one of your textbooks.
247. Talk to a pillow as if it’s your crush.
248. Post the oldest selfie on your phone to Snapchat or Instagram stories (and leave it up!).
249. Attempt the first TikTok dance on your FYP.
250. Go to your crush’s Instagram page and like something from several weeks ago.
251. Do karaoke to a song of the group’s choosing.
252. Post a photo (any photo) to social with a heartfelt dedication to a celebrity of the group’s choosing.
253. Find your very first crush on social and DM them.
254. Put on makeup without looking in the mirror, then leave it like that for the rest of the game.
255. Let everyone pose you in an embarrassing position and post a picture to Instagram.
256. Allow the person to your right to draw on your face with a Sharpie.
257. Stand outside your house and wave to everyone who passes in the next minute.
258. Make out with a pillow.
259. Let everyone go through your Snapchat history.
260. Post a flirty comment on the first Instagram picture that you see.
261. Read aloud the most personal text you’ve sent in recent days.
262. Go outside and howl at the moon.
263. Eat a packet of hot sauce straight.
264. Bite into a raw onion without slicing it.
265. Eat a condiment of your choice straight from the bottle.
266. Smell another player's armpit.
267. Smell another player's barefoot.
268. Eat a bite of a banana peel.
269. Lick a bar of soap.
270. Peel a banana using just your toes.
271. Let the group mix together five of whatever liquids they find in the fridge, then drink it.
272. Cut off a chunk of your hair — from the front.
273. Crack an egg on your head.
274. Put your hand in the toilet bowl — but please, wash it afterwards!
275. Agree to drink a cocktail of whatever liquids the others can find in the fridge.
This feature originally appeared on Teen Vogue.
