100 "This or That" Questions for Family Game Night

No game sparks quick laughs and friendly debates quite like "This or That". Whether you are buckled in for a road trip or gathered around the living room, these 100 prompts keep everyone talking. Load them into MileSmile, turn on Car Mode so the app reads each option aloud, and let steering wheel controls keep the driver safely in the fun.

How to Play on the Go

  • Stay hands-free: Use MileSmile Car Mode so prompts are narrated and the driver controls the game without touching the phone.
  • Vote fast: Honk once for option A, twice for option B, or use in-app polls to tally family favorites.
  • Ask follow-ups: After each vote, ask one person why they chose their answer to spark deeper conversation.
  • Keep it moving: Switch categories when the energy shifts—silly during snack breaks, thoughtful when the car settles in.

Pick the Right Vibe

CategoryBest MomentMileSmile Tip
Silly StartersFirst 15 minutes of the driveEnable narration so everyone hears the prompt at once.
Food & Flavor Face-OffsSnack stops or picnic breaksUse quick-tap controls to keep answers rolling while you eat.
Adventure ChoicesPlanning detours or sightseeingSave favorites to your MileSmile road trip playlist.
Cozy Night-In PicksWhen everyone is relaxed or sleepySlow the narration speed for calm, cozy vibes.
Big Picture & ValuesLong stretches of highwayInvite short explanations after each vote to deepen connection.

100 Family-Friendly "This or That" Questions

Silly Starters (1-20)

  1. Laugh-snort or hiccup-giggle?
  2. Dance break or sing-along?
  3. Pirate hat or superhero cape?
  4. Invisible for a day or talk to animals?
  5. Ride a roller coaster twice or a carousel ten times?
  6. Speak in rhymes or whisper all day?
  7. Giant bubble wand or endless stickers?
  8. Snowball fight or water balloon battle?
  9. Build a pillow fort or camp in the backyard?
  10. Wear mismatched shoes or inside-out shirts?
  11. Unlimited high-fives or unlimited fist bumps?
  12. Robot dance or chicken dance?
  13. Cartwheel everywhere or skip everywhere?
  14. Glow sticks or confetti poppers?
  15. Fake mustache or neon wig?
  16. Ride a unicycle or jump on a pogo stick?
  17. Speak like a movie narrator or a sports commentator?
  18. Design a family handshake or a family chant?
  19. Do a prank with a whoopee cushion or fake ice cube bugs?
  20. Invent a silly holiday or a silly law?

Food & Flavor Face-Offs (21-40)

  1. Sweet breakfast or savory breakfast?
  2. Pancakes or waffles?
  3. Crunchy tacos or soft tacos?
  4. Extra cheese or extra sauce?
  5. Fruit popsicles or ice cream cones?
  6. Spicy salsa or mild guacamole?
  7. Picnic in the park or dinner at a diner?
  8. Build-your-own pizza or build-your-own sundae?
  9. Chocolate chip cookies or brownies?
  10. Mac and cheese or buttery popcorn?
  11. Fresh lemonade or hot chocolate?
  12. Trail mix or jerky for the road?
  13. Try one new food a week or one new restaurant a month?
  14. Make a recipe together or order takeout together?
  15. Breakfast for dinner or dessert before dinner?
  16. Garden veggies or farmers market fruit?
  17. Spaghetti night or taco night?
  18. Gourmet grilled cheese or fancy ramen?
  19. Berry smoothie or milkshake?
  20. Surprise snack box or choose-your-own snack aisle?

Adventure Choices (41-60)

  1. Beach day or mountain hike?
  2. Sunrise start or sunset stroll?
  3. Road trip playlist or road trip podcast?
  4. Take the scenic route or arrive early?
  5. State park picnic or downtown food truck crawl?
  6. Try a zipline or try paddleboarding?
  7. Spot wildlife or spot roadside art?
  8. Hotel with a pool or cabin with a campfire?
  9. Souvenir photos or souvenir snacks?
  10. Plan every stop or wing it as you go?
  11. One big attraction or three mini stops?
  12. Listen to a mystery story or a science podcast?
  13. Play car bingo or license plate alphabet?
  14. Travel pillows or travel blankets?
  15. Window seat or aisle spot on the van bench?
  16. City skyline or starry sky?
  17. Go-karts or mini golf?
  18. Theme park thrills or museum curiosities?
  19. Boat tour or train ride?
  20. Map out rest stops or find them on the fly?

Cozy Night-In Picks (61-80)

  1. Matching pajamas or mismatched pajamas?
  2. Movie marathon or board game marathon?
  3. Build a puzzle or build a LEGO city?
  4. Read aloud together or silent reading side-by-side?
  5. Hot cocoa with marshmallows or tea with honey?
  6. Fairy lights or candlelight?
  7. Indoor camping or living room dance party?
  8. One long story or many short stories?
  9. Family karaoke or family talent show?
  10. Write a comic or write a postcard?
  11. Face masks or foot soaks?
  12. Make a time capsule or make a scrapbook?
  13. Charades or Pictionary?
  14. Guess the song or guess the sound?
  15. Photo slideshow or home video night?
  16. Indoor picnic or breakfast in bed?
  17. Late-night stargazing or early morning sunrise?
  18. Cozy blanket pile or couch cushion fort?
  19. Call a grandparent or text a friend?
  20. Set family goals or share family gratitudes?

Big Picture & Values (81-100)

  1. Help a neighbor or volunteer at a shelter?
  2. Save money for one big trip or many small outings?
  3. Plan first or jump in and adjust?
  4. Spend time learning a new skill or deepening a favorite hobby?
  5. Lead a group or support behind the scenes?
  6. Share a personal story or ask more questions?
  7. Face a challenge together or divide and conquer?
  8. Take a creative risk or follow a proven path?
  9. Listen to everyone's ideas first or start with a vote?
  10. Family gratitude jar or family highlight reel video?
  11. Try something new each month or master one big goal this year?
  12. Digital detox day or social media-free road trip?
  13. Swap chores for a day or swap hobbies for a day?
  14. Be early everywhere or arrive fashionably on time?
  15. Staycations or faraway adventures?
  16. Work on patience or work on courage?
  17. Talk through decisions or experiment and learn?
  18. Collect souvenirs or collect stories?
  19. One-on-one time weekly or whole-family time nightly?
  20. Celebrate small wins daily or celebrate big wins monthly?

Turn these questions into miles of laughter. Open MileSmile, start a "This or That" round, and use Car Mode to keep everyone—driver included—playing safely and hands-free. 

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