This or That: Rapid-Fire Icebreaker Questions (2025)
4.9(1109)
A fast-paced decision-making game. Participants choose between two options to reveal preferences. Great for energizing meetings and finding common ground.
5+ PlayersHybrid10 minEasy
How to Play This Icebreaker Game
- 1The host calls out two related options (e.g., 'Coffee or Tea?', 'Beach or Mountains?').
- 2For in-person, designate two sides of the room for each option and have people move to the side they prefer.
- 3For virtual, have people use a specific emoji reaction for each choice.
- 4It's a great way to see who shares similar tastes.
Facilitator Guide
Opening Script:
We’ll do fast rounds of 'This or That'. Move to your choice or react with the assigned emoji. No debates yet—speed is the fun.
Closing Script:
What patterns did you notice? Consider pairing up people with opposite choices for richer collaboration later.
Why This Works
Why this icebreaker game works: Quick either‑or prompts reduce hesitation and get people moving. It reveals preferences safely and scales to any group size.
Best For
Ideal icebreaker situations for this game include:
- Large groups and all-hands
- Quick openers (5–10 minutes)
- Hybrid sessions
Important Notes
- Avoid divisive topics (politics, religion) or identity-based prompts.
- Offer a 'middle' or 'pass' for accessibility and nuance.
- Keep rounds short to maintain momentum.
Ideas & Prompts
More QuestionsWork Style
Remote / Office
Early Bird / Night Owl
Team / Solo
Email / Chat
Plan / Flow
Silence / Music
Video / Audio
Multitask / Focus
Handwritten / Digital
Leave on time / Flexible
Lifestyle
Coffee / Tea
Cats / Dogs
Morning / Night
City / Country
Summer / Winter
Book / Movie
Cook / Takeout
Mountain / Beach
Android / Apple
Sweet / Salty
Fun
Fly / Invisible
Past / Future
No Sleep / No Eat
Talk to Animals / All Languages
Pirate / Ninja
Space / Deep Sea
Unlimited Money / Unlimited Time
Always Truth / Always Lie
Giant / Ant
Summer Only / Winter Only
Food
Pizza / Burger
Coke / Sprite
Chocolate / Vanilla
Fries / Chips
Hotpot / BBQ
Rice / Noodles
Spicy / Mild
Soft Cookie / Crispy Cookie
Fried Egg / Boiled Egg
Wine / Beer
Entertainment
Netflix / YouTube
Comedy / Horror
Novel / Comic
Pop / Rock
Museum / Amusement Park
Board Game / Video Game
Concert / Sports Game
Harry Potter / Star Wars
Marvel / DC
TikTok / Instagram
