150 Best Truth or Dare Questions

By Nick Hall - Entertainment Published: 30 Oct 2023, Last Updated: 12 Nov 2023

Master a game of truth or dare and you’ll turn any party into an unforgettable adventure. To do so you’ll need to craft the most engaging questions and this article has your answers with a curated selection of the best truth and dare-questions that promise not only to spice up your next gathering but also to help you know your friends better and create lasting memories.

Best Dare Questions
Best Truth Questions
How To Play Truth or Dare
Tips for Good Truth or Dare Questions
Your FAQs Answered

The classic party game has stood as a way to unlock secrets and unearth the hidden desires of your friends by breaking down barriers of awkwardness and fostering stronger bonds. This game not only initiates exciting conversations but also sets the stage for unforgettable memories, thereby securing its position as an essential kickstarter for any gathering.

Popularity of the game is rooted in a simple yet engaging rule set where players take turns posing the quintessential question: “truth or dare?” Choosing “truth” obligates the player to answer a question of the asker’s choice honestly, while opting for “dare” entails performing a designated action or task, adding a sprinkle of thrill and unpredictability to the proceedings.

Best Dare Questions

Here’s our list of the best dares to ask:

Wear your clothes backwards for the rest of the game
Call a pizza place and ask if they sell tacos
Wear a hat made of toilet paper
Put on a pair of underwear on your head for the rest of the game
Eat a spoonful of hot sauce
Do a handstand
Run around the block in your underwear
Put an ice cube down your shirt and keep it there for 1 minute
Call a random number and try to sell them a pencil
Walk around on all fours like a dog for 1 minute
Lick a bar of soap
Text a random number and ask them if they want to be friends
Put on a blindfold and let someone feed you mystery food
Do a cartwheel
Try to lick your elbow
Make a prank call to a friend or family member
Put on a blindfold and try to put on someone else’s food
Do an impression of someone in the room
Call a friend and tell them you just won the lottery
Eat a spoonful of mustard
Do a push-up for every person playing the game
Make a prank call to a pizza place and order a hamburger
Wear your clothes inside out for the rest of the game
Put on a blindfold and try to draw a picture of a dog
Do an impression of a famous celebrity
Use a fake accent for the rest of the night
Call a friend and sing them “Happy Birthday”
Put on lipstick and take a selfie
Do the worm on the dance floor
Call a random number and ask if they have any Vegemite to share
Do a belly flop into the pool
Pretend to be a cowboy and ride an imaginary horse
Eat a spoonful of Vegemite and wash it down with a shot of beer
Drink a shot of beer through your nose
Sing a song in a Scottish accent
Text your dad and ask him if he’s proud of you
Text your best mate and ask him to be your wingman for the night
Do a moonwalk
Ask a random stranger for their phone number
Put on a pair of gloves and try to tie your shoes
Talk for a minute without using the letter “E”
Draw a portrait of the person next to you with your eyes closed
Act out a scene from your favourite movie using only gibberish
Write a poem about a toilet.
Draw a picture of yourself as a superhero
Do a dramatic reading of a recipe
Do a breakdance move
Tell a story using only three words at a time
Strike a pose and hold it for one full minute
Recite the alphabet backwards
Give a foot massage to the person on your right
Say something dirty to the person on your left
Let the rest of the group DM someone from your Instagram account
Eat a banana without using your hands
Depict a human life through interpretive dance
Give a lap dance to someone of your choice
Show off your orgasm face
Do your best impression of a baby being born
Pretend to be the person to your right for 10 minutes
Do your best sexy crawl
Let someone tickle part of your body
Pole dance with an imaginary pole.
Let someone else tickle you and try not to laugh
Kiss the person to your left
Let the group give you a new hairstyle
Get slapped on the face by the person of your choosing
Write something embarrassing somewhere on your body (that can be hidden with clothing) with a permanent marker
Switch clothes with someone of the opposite sex in the group for three rounds
Imagine something in your room. Now spell it with your nose and keep spelling it with your nose until someone from the group guesses what you are trying to spell
After the group chooses one rude word, sing a song and insert that rude word once into every line of the song
Bend at the waist so that you are looking behind you between your legs. Now run backwards until you can tag someone with your butt
Go to the bathroom, take off your underwear and put it on your head. Wear it on your head for the rest of the game
Transfer an ice cube from your mouth to the person’s mouth on your right
Call the 3rd contact on your phone and sing 30 seconds of a song that the group chooses. No talking
Find the person whose first name has the same letter as your first name or whose first name’s first letter is closest to yours. Now lick their face

Good dare questions tend to have a bit more of a sultry theme, and while there is nothing wrong with that, playing with that notion can be risky. It’s worth starting slow and going with the old favourites, such as forcing one player to do a challenge for the remainder of the round. Similarly, doing something super embarrassing is always good fare. While asking your friends to post cringe stuff on social media is also worth a laugh, try not to ruin their lives. Should things get a little antsy, you can always double down and go with the truth or just drink to avoid the awkwardness.

Best Truth Questions

Here’s our list of the best truth questions to ask:

Tell us your most embarrassing vomit story
If you had to change your name, what would your new first name be?
Would you trade in your pet for a million dollars?
Where was your favourite childhood vacation spot?
What is the most childish thing you still do?
Do you talk in your sleep?
When was the last time you lied?
What’s one silly thing you can’t live without?
How many selfies do you take per day?
What is the most embarrassing picture of you?
What’s the longest you’ve ever spent in the bathroom?
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
What’s the biggest misconception about you?
Do you eat food off the floor?
What’s the worst time you let someone take the blame for something you did?
What do most people think is true about you, but isn’t?
What is the biggest thing you’ve gotten away with?
If you could be a fictional character for a day, who would you choose?
Why did you break up with your last boyfriend or girlfriend?
What is the most embarrassing series of texts you have on your phone?
When was the last time you cried?
Tell me about your first kiss
What is the most embarrassing thing in your room?
Do you have a hidden talent?
What is the stupidest thing you have ever done?
When was the last time you peed in bed?
What is your deepest darkest fear?
What is something your friends would never expect you do?
What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?
Have you ever broken the law?
What is the weirdest trend you’ve ever participated in?
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever said to anyone?
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
What would you do if you were the opposite sex for a week?
What’s your biggest regret?
What’s something you’re glad your mum doesn’t know about you?
What’s the worst thing anyone’s ever done to you?
Have you ever been caught doing something you shouldn’t have?
Have you ever lied to get out of a bad date?
Have you ever peed in the shower?
Who do you text the most?
Have you ever shit yourself since you were a child?
What is the most embarrassing thing your parents have caught you doing?
What secret about yourself did you tell someone in confidence and then they told a lot of other people?
When was the most inappropriate time you farted?
If you could date a fictional character, who would it be?
What is the grossest thing that has come out of your body?
Who have you loved but they didn’t love you back?
Have you ever been fired from a job?
What is the grossest thing you have had in your mouth?
What is the biggest lie you have ever told?
Have you ever made out with someone here?
Have you ever cheated or been cheated on?
What are your top three turn-ons?
Who is the person you most regret kissing?
Who was the last person you licked?
What colour underwear are you wearing right now?
Do you have any fetishes?
What’s a secret you’ve never told anyone?
What are your thoughts on polyamory?
What’s your biggest fantasy?
What was the most awkward romantic encounter you have had?
Who is your crush?
What is the naughtiest thing you’ve done in public?
What is something that people think you would never be into, but you are?
What’s the worst intimate experience you’ve ever had?
Who would you like to kiss in this room?
Where’s the weirdest place you’ve had sex?
What’s an instant deal breaker in a potential love interest?
What’s the worst date you’ve been on?
Who’s the sexiest person here?
What is your favourite thing that your boyfriend or girlfriend does?
Describe your most recent romantic encounter in detail.
What is the weirdest thing you have done for a boyfriend or girlfriend?
Tell me something you don’t want me to know.

While we often associate this game with an opportunity to force our friends to do something stupid, don’t sleep on the other side of the equation. The best truth questions for adults can reveal some deeper feelings, motivations and emotions that may not have previously known about your other players. Sure, you don’t want to go too weird with it and you certainly don’t want to make it awkward for your friends, but toe the line and see what you can uncover.

How To Play Truth or Dare

If you’ve never played truth or dare before, the game’s rules are relatively simple:

Rules – The round will begin with a player being asked if they’d prefer to answer a truth question or to do a dare. You can select the player either moving around the circle in a clockwise direction, so everyone has a go, or by random. Often this comes in the form of a bottle spin. Once they’ve chosen, the question or dare-master will indulge them, but here, the player is faced with a choice. If they then refuse to answer the question or do the dare, there’s often a forfeit involved – usually in the shape of a shot. Now, you see where the adult theme is coming in.

Gather Participants: Assemble a group of friends who are eager to participate in the game.
Setup: Choose a method to select the player—either move around the circle in a clockwise direction or select randomly, possibly using a bottle spin to determine the next player. Establish a penalty or forfeit for players who refuse to answer a question or perform a dare, often involving a fun or light-hearted punishment like taking a shot (keeping the adult theme in mind).
Beginning the Round: The selected player is asked if they would prefer to answer a truth question or perform a dare. The “question or dare-master” will present a question or dare based on the player’s choice.
Player’s Decision: If the player chooses “truth”, they must answer the presented question honestly. If they choose “dare”, they must perform the task or action given to them.
Facing the Consequences: If the player refuses to answer the question or perform the dare, they must face the previously established forfeit.
Continuing the Game: Continue the game by moving on to the next player, following the chosen method of selection. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all players have had a turn or until the group decides to end the game.
Conclusion: The game concludes when every player has had a turn or when the group decides to bring the game to a close. Reflect on the fun moments and memories created during the game.
Safety Reminder: Ensure that all dares are safe and respectful to all participants. Maintain a friendly and light-hearted atmosphere throughout the game to ensure everyone enjoys the experience.

Tips for Good Truth or Dare Questions

Now, even the best Truth or Dare questions can be a recipe for tension among your friends. Before you kick off, it’s worth taking stock of who is and isn’t really into the game. Here are some simple tips you can follow to ensure no one gets their feelings hurt and you keep your friendships intact.

Survey the players – The first step in starting a game of Truth or Dare is to measure the enthusiasm for the activity. Watch people’s faces and reactions when the game is first suggested and you’ll quickly figure out who isn’t that keen on playing. Rather than forcing them to sit out, you can include them, however, tailor your truth questions to less intrusive topics. Similarly, it might be an idea to get other players in on the approach.
Think about feelings – More often than not, you’ll find yourself playing the game with friends, so it pays to think about past experiences. You should always be conscious of feelings. Make sure you aren’t bringing up old wounds and be considerate. You don’t want to lose a friendship over a poorly thought-out Truth or Dare question.
Keep it fun – Sounds easy enough, but it’s worth a mention. No one wants to play a game of Truth or Dare where every round they are forced to do 100 squats. That ain’t fun, that’s fitness.

Your FAQs Answered

What can I do if I can’t think of any truth or dare questions?

While there are staple choices, you can also make use of an online Truth or Dare Question generator. This can help get the ball rolling and kickstart the conversation.

What are some dirty Truth or Dare questions to ask?

It’s pretty straightforward, but when you want to get a little frisky during Truth or Dare, it pays to play the tease game. Don’t go straight for the obvious; ask them about their fantasies and what they’d like to do, given the chance.

Nick Hall

Nick Hall is an award-winning journalist and the current Editor-in-Chief of Man of Many. With an extensive background in the media industry, he specialises in feature writing, lifestyle and entertainment content. Nick is the reigning Mumbrella Publish Awards ‘Editor of the Year’ and B&T ‘Best of the Best - Journalist’, courtesy of his work with Man of Many.

Prior to working at the men’s lifestyle publication, Nick spent two years as a journalist with Inside Franchise Business, focusing on small business, finance and legal reporting.

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