More: 50 Questions to Ask Your Kids to Get Them Talking You can use our list of suggested “Never Have I Ever” questions, or come up with your own on the fly. This is a great way to get your kids to open up and learn something new about each other in a casual stress-free way. It’s also a great game for a birthday party or sleepover with friends. We’ve organized our suggestions into five different categories for you: School, Family, Funny, Gross, and Activities.
How to Play Never Have I Ever
The object of “Never Have I Ever” is to read off each question and see who has done it before, and who has never. There are a couple of different ways you can keep score, or you also can just go around asking questions to spark conversation without there being an overall winner.
Yes/No Paddles
Give each player a paddle that says “Yes” on one side, and “No” on the other. As you ask each question they must turn the paddle to whichever side applies to them. If you’re making your own, all you need is a paper plate. You can color-code yes with green and no with red so children too young to read can still participate. After asking a question, take a look around at the different paddles and see how everyone answered.
Hold Up 10 Fingers
For this version, have each player hold up 10 fingers. Every time they answer yes to one of the questions, they must fold down one finger. The player with the last finger held up wins the game!
10 Pieces of Candy
Give each player 10 pieces of candy. Every time they answer yes to one of the questions, they must eat a piece of candy. The player with the last piece of candy left is the winner!
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Answering questions like this is a fun way to get to know one another a little better. You can use it as an icebreaker, a party activity, or just a conversation starter. We love that it can be used intergenerationally. You might be surprised what you learn about your kids, and they’ll definitely be surprised what they learn about you! Have fun, relax, and remember not to pressure your kids for more information when they’re answering. If you’re looking for more ideas for a family game night, check out our Ultimate List of Would You Rather Questions for Kids.
