90 This or That Questions for Kids (Printable Game)

This or that is the fastest conversation game there is: say two things, kid picks one, done — no explaining required (though "why" is always a good follow-up if they're in the mood). Below are 90 pairs, sorted by category.

How to play

Simplest game there is. One person reads both options, the other picks instantly — no overthinking allowed, first answer wins. Great for groups: go around a circle and see how differently everyone answers the same pair.

Food this or that

1. Pizza or tacos?
2. Ice cream or cake?
3. Pancakes or waffles?
4. Sweet or salty?
5. Chocolate or vanilla?
6. French fries or chips?
7. Cereal or toast for breakfast?
8. Apples or bananas?
9. Burgers or hot dogs?
10. Popcorn or candy at the movies?
11. Soup or salad?
12. Spicy or mild?

Animal this or that

13. Dogs or cats?
14. Lions or tigers?
15. Ocean animals or jungle animals?
16. Birds or fish?
17. Big pet or small pet?
18. Horses or elephants?
19. Sharks or dolphins?
20. Butterflies or bees?
21. Snakes or spiders (least scary)?
22. Farm animals or zoo animals?

Activity this or that

23. Swimming or biking?
24. Reading or drawing?
25. Board games or video games?
26. Indoors or outdoors?
27. Beach or mountains?
28. Summer or winter?
29. Sports or music?
30. Building something or making up a story?
31. Team sports or solo sports?
32. Camping or a hotel?
33. Roller coasters or water slides?
34. Museum or amusement park?

Everyday this or that

35. Mornings or nights?
36. Weekdays or weekends?
37. Rain or snow?
38. Hot weather or cold weather?
39. Window seat or aisle seat?
40. Stairs or elevator?
41. Texting or calling (if you had to pick)?
42. Early bedtime or early wake-up?
43. Bath or shower?
44. Backpack or bag?

Entertainment this or that

45. Movies or TV shows?
46. Books or audiobooks?
47. Music or podcasts?
48. Comedy or adventure?
49. Superheroes or wizards?
50. Cartoons or live action?
51. Video games or board games?
52. Concerts or sports games?
53. New movie or rewatch a favorite?
54. Funny or scary (movies)?

School this or that

55. Math or reading?
56. Art or gym?
57. Recess or lunch?
58. Group projects or solo projects?
59. Tests or presentations?
60. Field trips or free periods?
61. Homework right after school or after dinner?
62. Sitting near the window or near the door?
63. Show and tell or a spelling bee?
64. Library time or computer time?

Silly this or that

65. Fly or be invisible?
66. Talk to animals or speak every language?
67. Never eat vegetables again or never eat dessert again?
68. Be really tall or really fast?
69. Live in a treehouse or a houseboat?
70. Glow in the dark or turn invisible in sunlight?
71. Have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?
72. Always be a little too hot or a little too cold?
73. Smell everything a dog can smell or hear everything a dog can hear?
74. Have hiccups for a day or a sneeze that never quite happens?

Family this or that

75. Family movie night or family game night?
76. Big family gatherings or quiet nights at home?
77. Home-cooked dinner or takeout night?
78. Family vacation or a staycation?
79. Sharing a room or having your own?
80. Pizza night or taco night, as a family tradition?
81. Being the oldest or the youngest?
82. A big birthday party or a small one with your favorite people?
83. Grandma's house or a hotel, on a trip?
84. Helping cook or helping clean up?

Would-you-rather-adjacent this or that (harder picks)

85. Be really good at one thing or pretty good at everything?
86. Have one best friend or a big group of friends?
87. Know all the answers or figure them out yourself?
88. Get a surprise or plan everything in advance?
89. Be famous or just really respected by people who know you?
90. Have more time or more money?

Want to go a little deeper than a quick pick?

This or that is a great warm-up — for something with more to actually talk through, try our scenario library: real-life situations by age and topic, with guided questions built in.