Updated October 15, 2026

This or That Questions

200 quick pairs for one phone. Pick a side, then see how other players picked.

How to play this or that

Choose the players and a set. Pick 2 to 10 players and one of ten sets, or Everything.
Read the pair. The phone shows two options and names whose turn it is.
Tap your pick. The bars fill in with the share of players who picked each side.
Pass the phone. The next player sees a new pair. Anyone can argue with a pick.

The game ends when you run out of pairs in the set you chose. Stop sooner whenever the group runs out of steam.

All 200 this or that questions

Every pair in the game, grouped into ten sets. Read them aloud on a car ride, print a few for a classroom, or let the game above deal them in random order.

Jump to Food and snacks Drinks and sweet treats Home and daily habits Movies, TV and streaming Music and going out Travel and the outdoors Games, phones and tech Animals and nature School and work Style, sports and hobbies

Stuck for a pair? Let the phone choose one from the lists below.

This or that: food and snacks

Snacks and meals where everyone has a side. Settle the peanut butter debate before the pizza arrives. 20 pairs.

Crunchy peanut butter or smooth peanut butter?
Pancakes or waffles?
Soft tacos or hard shell tacos?
Ketchup or mustard?
Fries or onion rings?
Milk first or cereal first?
Spaghetti or mac and cheese?
Burgers or hot dogs?
Rice or noodles?
Grilled cheese or turkey sandwich?
Soup or salad?
Chips with dip or chips plain?
Buttered popcorn or kettle corn?
Crispy bacon or chewy bacon?
Corn on the cob or corn off the cob?
Dumplings or spring rolls?
Fried eggs or scrambled eggs?
Hash browns or home fries?
Cheddar or mozzarella?
Crusts on or crusts off?

This or that: drinks and sweet treats

Drinks and desserts, from hot chocolate to the last slice of pie. Sweet teeth always have strong opinions. 20 pairs.

Hot chocolate or hot tea?
Lemonade or iced tea?
Milkshake or smoothie?
Sparkling water or still water?
Drinks with ice or drinks without ice?
Chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal raisin cookies?
Brownies or blondies?
Cake or pie?
Cupcakes or muffins?
Gummy candy or chocolate?
Waffle cone or cup?
Chewy cookies or crunchy cookies?
Corner piece or middle piece?
Mint chip ice cream or cookies and cream?
Golden marshmallow or burnt marshmallow?
Orange juice with pulp or orange juice no pulp?
Root beer or cream soda?
Bubble tea or slushie?
Peanut butter cups or caramel chews?
Donuts or bagels?

This or that: home and daily habits

Mornings, bedrooms and house rules. These pairs show who is a night owl and who irons the sheets. 20 pairs.

Shower in the morning or shower at night?
Make the bed or leave it unmade?
Toilet paper over or toilet paper under?
Open window or air conditioning?
Heavy blanket or light sheet?
Long bath or quick shower?
Dishwasher or wash by hand?
Carpet or hardwood floors?
Curtains open or curtains closed?
Socks on or barefoot?
Bright lights or dim lights?
One alarm or five alarms?
Snooze or jump right up?
Text or call?
Clean as you go or clean it all later?
Make a list or wing it?
Lots of pillows or one pillow?
Left side of the bed or right side of the bed?
Hang clothes or fold clothes?
Total darkness or nightlight?

This or that: movies, tv and streaming

Movies, shows and snacks at the cinema. Good for a table that has watched the same things. 20 pairs.

Movie theater or couch at home?
Subtitles on or subtitles off?
Binge a season or one episode a night?
Remake or original?
Read the book first or watch the movie first?
Animated or live action?
Comedy or action?
Documentary or sitcom?
Movie popcorn or movie candy?
Know the ending or be surprised?
Rewatch favorites or try something new?
Superheroes or space adventures?
Watch the trailers or skip the trailers?
Short movies or epic movies?
Game shows or cooking shows?
Baking shows or home makeover shows?
Front row or back row?
Fantasy or science fiction?
Happy ending or twist ending?
Pause for snacks or never pause?

This or that: music and going out

Songs, instruments and nights out. Sings in the car or stays quiet? Now you know. 20 pairs.

Live concert or studio recording?
Headphones or speakers?
Shuffle or album in order?
Sing along loudly or listen quietly?
Piano or guitar?
Drums or violin?
Karaoke or dance floor?
Old favorites or new releases?
Lyrics or beat?
Instrumental or with vocals?
Fast songs or slow songs?
Musicals or magic shows?
Dinner out or dinner in?
Big party or small gathering?
Arcade or bowling?
Mini golf or roller skating?
Laser tag or escape room?
Pick the music or dance to it?
Farmers market or street fair?
Perform in a talent show or judge a talent show?

This or that: travel and the outdoors

Seats, trips and campfires. A quick way to plan a holiday with people who disagree. 20 pairs.

Window seat or aisle seat?
Plan every hour or go with the flow?
Hotel or rental house?
Train or plane?
Lake or ocean?
Sunrise or sunset?
Pack light or pack everything?
Souvenirs or photos?
Museum or park?
Guided tour or explore alone?
Fishing or hiking?
Picnic table or picnic blanket?
Waterfall or canyon?
Kayak or paddleboard?
Sandy beach or pebble beach?
Backyard campfire or fireplace?
Hammock or lawn chair?
Bike ride or long walk?
Stargazing or cloud watching?
Leave at dawn or leave after breakfast?

This or that: games, phones and tech

Games, phones and gadgets. Pick a controller side and defend it. 20 pairs.

Console or computer?
Single player or multiplayer?
Controller or keyboard and mouse?
Big phone or small phone?
Dark mode or light mode?
Emoji or gIF?
Voice note or typed message?
Tablet or laptop?
Paper book or e-reader?
Physical game or digital download?
Puzzle games or racing games?
Retro games or new releases?
Building games or exploring games?
Long battery life or better camera?
Wireless earbuds or wired headphones?
Smart watch or regular watch?
Ringtone on or vibrate only?
Take photos or take videos?
Figure it out or look up a guide?
Chess or checkers?

This or that: animals and nature

Pets, wildlife and the garden. Most of these are about which animal you would rather meet. 20 pairs.

Hamster or guinea pig?
Big dog or small dog?
Penguin or otter?
Dolphin or sea turtle?
Owl or eagle?
Butterfly or dragonfly?
Frog or lizard?
Horse or camel?
Fox or wolf?
Lion or tiger?
Panda or koala?
Roses or tulips?
Pine tree or palm tree?
Furry pet or scaly pet?
Crickets at night or birdsong in the morning?
Grow flowers or grow vegetables?
Houseplants or cut flowers?
Ladybug or firefly?
Spring or autumn?
Rainforest or savanna?

This or that: school and work

Pens, study habits and lunch. A calm way to find out how your friends survived school. 20 pairs.

Pen or pencil?
Handwritten notes or typed notes?
Group project or solo project?
Study in silence or study with music?
Study at the library or study at home?
Math or writing?
Science or history?
Art class or music class?
Front of the class or back of the class?
Homework first or relax first?
Big exam or long essay?
Multiple choice or short answer?
Highlighters or sticky notes?
Backpack or tote bag?
Walk to school or bike to school?
Packed lunch or cafeteria lunch?
Chalkboard or whiteboard?
Many short breaks or one long break?
Read aloud or read silently?
Cursive or print?

This or that: style, sports and hobbies

Clothes, sports and weekend hobbies. Short pairs that start long conversations. 20 pairs.

Hoodie or cardigan?
Sneakers or boots?
Hats or scarves?
Stripes or polka dots?
Bright colors or neutral colors?
Jeans or sweatpants?
Shorts or long pants?
Soccer or basketball?
Tennis or badminton?
Swimming or running?
Run outside or run on a treadmill?
Painting or drawing?
Baking or cooking?
Gardening or woodworking?
Jigsaw puzzles or crossword puzzles?
Fiction or nonfiction?
Building blocks or model kits?
Skateboard or roller skates?
Team sport or solo sport?
Watch sports or play sports?

Four ways to play this or that

Predict. Before you tap, guess which side the person on your left will pick. One point for a match.
Floor is lava. Everyone stands in the middle of the room, and each side of the pair is a wall. Walk to your pick.
Explain it. The player in the minority gets ten seconds to defend their pick.
Speed round. Two seconds per pair. Whoever hesitates picks again.

When the picks get serious, switch to would you rather, or try never have I ever for stories.

Frequently asked questions

What is the this or that game?

A quick choice between two things, such as pancakes or waffles. You pick one, say why if anyone asks, and move on. Unlike would you rather, nothing bad happens in either option.

How do you play this or that with a group?

Pass the phone around. The player whose turn it is taps their pick, sees what other players chose, and hands the phone on. You can also read the pairs on this page out loud and have everyone point left or right.

Where do the percentages come from?

From taps on this site. Each pick adds one anonymous count to that pair. Few picks means a rough number, and the page says so. The privacy page has the details.

Is this or that safe for kids?

Yes. Every pair is family-friendly, and none mentions alcohol, dating or anything scary. Younger children may need help with a few of the pairs about school or work.

How many players can play?

From 2 to 10 on one phone. Everyone sees the same 200 pairs in random order, and the game remembers which ones you have already answered on this device.

What is the difference from would you rather?

Would you rather asks you to give something up. This or that only asks which of two things you like better, so the answers are quicker and easier to share. For harder dilemmas, try the would you rather game.

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