Games – Would You Rather

Game also called This or That.

Activity Description: Youth choose between two fun or challenging options.


Items Needed:

  • None (just the group and their creativity!)
  • (Optional) A list of questions prepared – like this one

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 8–12 min):

  1. Gather the group. (1 min)
    • Youth sit or stand together so everyone can hear.
  2. Ask a “Would you rather” question. (2–3 min)
    • A leader or youth asks a question with two choices.
  3. Choose an option. (2–3 min)
    • Each youth picks one of the two choices.
    • Youth may give a short explanation, but it is not required.
    • Youth must choose one option and cannot skip.
  4. Take turns asking questions. (3–5 min)
    • Continue around the group so everyone has a chance to ask a question.

Variations

  • Add themes (e.g., food, adventure, animals) to focus the questions.
  • Use a timer for quick responses to keep the game moving.
  • Let the group vote to see which option is the most popular.

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  • “Games and Activities.” Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, my.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gscwm/documents/Girl%20Scout%20Games%20and%20Activities.pdf. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
  • “10 Awesome Ice Breaker Activities for Elementary School Girls – Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Blog.” Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Blog – Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character., 18 Nov. 2019, gswoblog.org/2019/11/18/10-awesome-ice-breaker-activities-for-elementary-school-girls/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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