This or That
Quick binary choices reveal preferences - simpler, faster version of Would You Rather.
5-10 min
2-100 people
medium
None needed
About This Game
This or That is a rapid-fire icebreaker where participants choose between two simple options: "Coffee or tea?", "Beach or mountains?", "Morning or night?" No explanation needed - just pick one. This reveals preferences quickly and creates conversation starters.
Objectives
- Quick preference sharing
- Find commonalities and differences
- Energize with fast pace
- Low-pressure participation
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"We're playing This or That! I'll give you two options - just shout out (or type) your choice. No explanation needed! Let's start: Coffee or tea?"
Actions:
- Explain: just pick one, no explanation
- For virtual: use reactions, chat, or raise hand
- For in-person: physical movement (left side vs right side)
Tips:
- • Set fast pace - 10 seconds per question
- • Model by answering first
- • Keep it lighthearted
Facilitator Script:
"Great! Next: Beach or mountains? ... Cats or dogs? ... Morning person or night owl? ... Summer or winter?"
Actions:
- Ask 15-20 questions rapid-fire
- Mix categories: food, lifestyle, work, hobbies
- Notice patterns and call them out
- Keep energy high
Tips:
- • Sample questions: pizza or tacos, read or watch, plan or improvise, city or country, sweet or salty
- • For in-person: people move to designated sides
- • Pause occasionally: "Wow, we have a lot of coffee people!"
- • End with a fun/silly one
Facilitator Script:
"Last one: This meeting is going to be productive or fun? ... Trick question - it'll be BOTH! Thanks for playing!"
Actions:
- End on positive note
- Transition to next activity
Tips:
- • Keep it brief
- • Can revisit interesting splits later
Facilitator Tips
- Prepare 20-30 questions in advance
- Works great as meeting opener or energizer
- Virtual: use polls for larger groups
- In-person: physical movement adds energy
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
People physically move to left or right side of room based on choice
All work-related: email or meeting, Slack or Teams, remote or office
teams have used this game