This year’s Valentine’s Day may look a little different than years in the past. Instead of playing classroom Valentine’s Day games, kids are playing virtual Valentine’s Day games. Couples are grabbing curbside takeout or enjoying dessert at home after the kids are in bed. And people are shopping online for things to upt in a Valentines Day basket instead of shopping in stores. That doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate and have fun for Valentine’s Day! Today I’m sharing the first of five brand new Valentine’s Day party games – except they are all games you could play with just your family or even virtually! These would you rather questions are great for all ages, perfect to play with a large group or a small one, even just your own family. Plus, they’re perfect for playing together in person or virtually!
Supplies Needed
You don’t need much to play this game! In fact, pretty much everything is included in the PDF at the bottom of this post – unless you’re going to do this game style with the competition factor I’ve included below. Then you’ll need:
Printed out cards (or question list) – get the file at the bottom of the post or in my shop here. Scorecard (if keeping score) Prize (if keeping score)
If you want to use these again and again, I recommend printing on white card stock then laminating. I have this laminator and these laminating pouches that I use all the time. They’re super easy to use and work great!
How do you play would you rather game?
Most people know the basics of would you rather questions, but I’ve come up with three different ways to use these cards, including two that are more games than just asking questions. I just did style two with our Christmas would you rather questions, and it was so much fun! Any of these styles work well for both in person and virtual, and I’ve made notes about those in each of the descriptions below.
#1 – Everyone Answers Everything
The first way to use these cards is the most typical – simply choosing an answer to each question. Pick one question and have everyone choose their answer. Or pick just one person for each question and have them answer if you have too large of a group for everyone to answer. These would be great for a virtual Valentine’s Day call, a classroom party where you need to keep everyone engaged, or even as a fun family night. If you are playing in person and want to make it a little more active, try this alternative. Ask the entire group the question and point to one side of the room for the first answer option and the other side of the room for the other answer. As soon as you’re done reading the question, everyone should move to the side of the room that represents their answer. When you’re ready for the next question, have everyone go back to the center before reading off the next question.
#2 – Two-Person Challenge
The second way to play is my personal favorite since it tends to be the most hilarious, and you know I like hilarious party games! You can see this game in action in my New Year’s Eve would you rather questions video. Start by splitting everyone into pairs. If you don’t have an even number, you can make a group of three but only two players should play any given question. Ask an individual pair a question and count to three. On the count of three, have them say their answer out loud. If they match answers, they get a point. It can be hilarious because both players are analyzing whether they want to answer their correct answer or try to answer what they think the other person will answer. Then either move onto the next pair or keep asking that pair questions until they don’t match, earning points for each question they match correctly. The pair with the most points at the end of the game wins!
#3 – Majority Match
If you’re playing this version, give everyone a paper and pen before you get started. They’ll need it to write down their answers. You could also just give people cards that have 1 or 2 on them, that might be the easier route. Ask one of the questions and have people write down an answer – they are trying to guess what they think the majority will guess. Or if you’re using cards, have them choose one and place it face down in front of them. On the count of three have everyone flip over their answers. Anyone who gets the same answer as the majority of the group gets a point. Ask another question and do the same thing. The person who has the most total points at the end of the game wins.
Expert Tips
Ask one person to answer a specific question on screen and have others answer in the chat box if you’re doing this virtually and don’t have time to have everyone answer each question individually. That’ll help keep people more engaged when it’s not their turn to answer. Laminate the cards and save them for next year. Choose pairs either randomly using playing cards (two matching cards per couple playing) or pair couples together. Let people ask their own questions once you’ve gone through yours or if they’re dying to ask some. You’ll be surprised how creative people can get!
Valentines Would You Rather Questions
If you’re just looking to grab a question or two to ask, here are all of the questions in the printable! If you want to print these, make sure to download the file at the bottom of this post!
More Valentine’s Day Games
Valentines Bingo – an adorable Valentine’s Day version of the classic bingo game! Great for classroom parties and virtual fun! Family Feud Questions – a Valentine’s Day inspired set of questions and answers for your very own Valentine’s Day family feud game!Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt – two sets of creative clues leading players all around the house for a Valentine’s Day surprise! Valentines minute to win it games – tons of different quick games using everyone’s favorite conversation hearts! Valentine’s Day memory – a great Valentine’s Day matching game just for kids!
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Instructions48 would you rather question cardsWould you rather questions in list form (if you don’t want the cards)
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