150 ‘never have I ever’ questions that are a hit with kids
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Looking for a laugh-out-loud game that doesn’t need screens, supplies, or setup? “Never have I ever” is a go-to family favorite that gets kids talking and parents learning all sorts of funny (and occasionally surprising) facts. Whether you’re planning a road trip, need a rainy day activity, or want to add fun to your next family night, this game can be a great one to break out.
Tips for playing “never have I ever” with kids
Before you dive in, here are a few helpful ground rules:
Choose questions that match the moment. Some are better for younger kids, others for teens, and many work great for all ages.
Keep it kind. If a question feels too personal or makes someone uneasy, skip it.
No pressure, no points. Don’t make it about winning. Focus on having a good time and connecting.
Make it your own. Want to clap instead of raise hands? Add a silly dare? Go for it.
Keep the mood light. The best moments come when everyone feels safe to share or pass.
To make your life easier, we’ve rounded up 150 clean, kid-approved “never have I ever” questions, organized by theme.
1. Funny and lighthearted
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Never have I ever laughed so hard I snorted.
Never have I ever worn mismatched shoes by accident.
Never have I ever tried to talk while brushing my teeth.
Never have I ever put my shirt on backward without realizing.
Never have I ever walked into the wrong classroom.
Never have I ever burped the alphabet (or tried).
Never have I ever made a silly face and forgot I was on video.
Never have I ever laughed at a joke I didn’t understand.
Never have I ever tried to high-five and missed.
Never have I ever hiccupped during a serious moment.
Never have I ever had food stuck in my teeth during a conversation.
Never have I ever thought someone was waving at me when they weren’t.
Never have I ever spilled something in a dramatic way.
Never have I ever worn something inside out all day.
Never have I ever confused shampoo for conditioner.
2. Random and surprising
Never have I ever eaten food off the floor.
Never have I ever named an inanimate object.
Never have I ever made up a word and used it in conversation.
Never have I ever talked to my stuffed animals like they were real.
Never have I ever counted how many licks to the center of a lollipop.
Never have I ever searched for treasure in my backyard.
Never have I ever used my sleeve as a tissue.
Never have I ever imagined being famous.
Never have I ever jumped in a puddle just for fun.
Never have I ever played a game by my own made-up rules.
Never have I ever tried to use the Force like in Star Wars.
Never have I ever made a wish on a dandelion.
Never have I ever danced in the rain.
Never have I ever collected something weird.
Never have I ever believed the moon followed me.
3. Creative and imaginative
Never have I ever invented a superhero.
Never have I ever drawn a comic strip.
Never have I ever written a song just for fun.
Never have I ever made up a language.
Never have I ever created a secret handshake.
Never have I ever pretended my bed was a spaceship.
Never have I ever designed my dream house.
Never have I ever imagined living in a different era.
Never have I ever written a story about myself as the hero.
Never have I ever built something cool with cardboard.
Never have I ever made up a commercial for a fake product.
Never have I ever acted out a play I wrote.
Never have I ever created a new holiday.
Never have I ever made up a riddle.
Never have I ever imagined what animals would say if they could talk.
4. Silly and playful
Never have I ever worn pajamas all day.
Never have I ever tried to lick my elbow.
Never have I ever done a cartwheel in the house.
Never have I ever sung into a hairbrush microphone.
Never have I ever mooed at a cow.
Never have I ever spoken in an accent just because.
Never have I ever made silly faces in a mirror.
Never have I ever danced like nobody was watching.
Never have I ever tried to walk like a penguin.
Never have I ever made a funny voice on purpose.
Never have I ever tried to juggle and drop everything.
Never have I ever barked back at a dog.
Never have I ever tried to spin around without falling.
Never have I ever answered a question with a song.
Never have I ever said “oops” and it made everyone laugh.
5. Clean confessions
Never have I ever peeked at a present.
Never have I ever blamed someone else for something I did.
Never have I ever told a fib to skip a chore.
Never have I ever eaten dessert before dinner.
Never have I ever hidden something under my bed.
Never have I ever forgotten to brush my teeth and pretended I didn’t.
Never have I ever doodled during a lesson.
Never have I ever played video games when I wasn’t supposed to.
Never have I ever whispered during quiet time.
Never have I ever faked being asleep.
Never have I ever worn the same socks twice.
Never have I ever spilled something and didn’t tell.
Never have I ever hidden a mess in the closet.
Never have I ever used my sibling’s stuff without asking.
Never have I ever “borrowed” a snack from the kitchen.
6. Screen time shenanigans
Never have I ever used a silly filter.
Never have I ever taken a selfie and made it my wallpaper.
Never have I ever watched a video I wasn’t supposed to.
Never have I ever tried to learn a dance from a video.
Never have I ever made my pet “talk” in a video.
Never have I ever used voice-to-text and regretted it.
Never have I ever paused a show at a dramatic moment.
Never have I ever laughed out loud watching videos alone.
Never have I ever recorded myself just for fun.
Never have I ever forgotten the time while online.
Never have I ever sent a text with the wrong emoji.
Never have I ever made a playlist with a theme.
Never have I ever tried to go viral (even just once).
Never have I ever created a username I now regret.
Never have I ever taken 20 photos to get one good one.
7. Light rule-breaking
Never have I ever jumped on the couch.
Never have I ever stayed up after bedtime.
Never have I ever had a snack after brushing my teeth.
Never have I ever watched TV before finishing homework.
Never have I ever left my shoes in the hallway.
Never have I ever played longer than allowed.
Never have I ever read under the covers with a flashlight.
Never have I ever forgotten to do my homework.
Never have I ever snuck a phone into bed.
Never have I ever tried to guess someone’s password.
Never have I ever told a “tiny lie” to end a conversation.
Never have I ever used extra screen time and hoped no one noticed.
Never have I ever turned off the camera on a video call to eat.
Never have I ever “forgot” about a chore.
Never have I ever stayed in pajamas all day on a school day.
8. For younger kids
Never have I ever played make-believe for hours.
Never have I ever had a tea party with toys.
Never have I ever worn a costume outside of Halloween.
Never have I ever thought the moon was following me.
Never have I ever built a fort out of pillows.
Never have I ever drawn on something I shouldn’t have.
Never have I ever believed in a magical creature.
Never have I ever tried to fly.
Never have I ever named a bug.
Never have I ever told a toy my secrets.
Never have I ever tried to walk like a robot.
Never have I ever talked to the TV.
Never have I ever said “I’m not tired” and fell asleep anyway.
Never have I ever tried to be a grown-up.
Never have I ever wondered if toys come alive.
9. For tweens and teens
Never have I ever cringed at my old posts.
Never have I ever edited a selfie more than 3 times.
Never have I ever made a secret playlist.
Never have I ever written a dramatic text but never sent it.
Never have I ever tried to decode someone’s emoji usage.
Never have I ever created a private account.
Never have I ever said “I’m fine” when I wasn’t.
Never have I ever regretted hitting “send.”
Never have I ever pulled an all-nighter (almost).
Never have I ever tried to sneak snacks into a movie theater.
Never have I ever binge-watched a whole season of a TV show in one day.
Never have I ever memorized a trending sound.
Never have I ever rewrote a message 5 times before sending.
Never have I ever taken notes in emoji form.
Never have I ever named a group chat something silly.
10. Dream big
Never have I ever wished I could live in a video game.
Never have I ever dreamed of being a superhero.
Never have I ever imagined switching lives with my pet.
Never have I ever planned my dream vacation — in space.
Never have I ever pictured what I’d look like as a cartoon.
Never have I ever wished school had a “nap class.”
Never have I ever thought about building a house made of candy.
Never have I ever wanted to time travel to meet a dinosaur.
Never have I ever imagined a day with no rules (but all fun).
Never have I ever drawn a map to a secret land.
Never have I ever tried to figure out how to become invisible.
Never have I ever thought about being a famous inventor.
Never have I ever wanted to build a robot that does chores.
Never have I ever wondered what animals dream about.
Never have I ever made up a new holiday just for me.
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