50 Never Have I Ever Questions

group of teens laughing together

People love talking about things they've done — exotic vacations, unique foods, interesting experiences — but you can learn just as much about a person by discovering what they haven't done. Enter "Never Have I Ever." These sorts of questions are a fun and silly way for groups to connect in playful ways.

How to play

The premise is simple: players give a scenario they've never done (starting with the ubiquitous phrase "Never have I ever") and see which of their friends are in the same boat. The game can have a host who always announces the questions or players can take turns going around the room in a circle as each player takes a turn announcing "never have I ever…" 

You don't have to imbibe to enjoy this classic party game, there are many different ways to play it. In one variation, players hold a handful of pennies and turn off the lights, dropping a coin for each scenario they've done. In another, players hold up three fingers and put one down each time they've done something. The first one to put down all three fingers wins.  

However you decide to play, here are 50 "Never Have I Ever" questions for all ages. 

Kids or teens

  1. Never have I ever practiced dance moves in front of the mirror.
  2. Never have I ever faked being sick to get out of school.
  3. Never have I ever cheated on a test.
  4. Never have I ever ridden on a boat.
  5. Never have I ever fallen asleep in class.
  6. Never have I ever had an imaginary friend.
  7. Never have I ever prank called someone.
  8. Never have I ever driven a car.
  9. Never have I ever had a crush on someone playing this game right now.
  10. Never have I ever told a lie to my parents.
  11. Never have I ever changed a diaper.
  12. Never have I ever done a cartwheel.
  13. Never have I ever eaten an entire box of cookies in one sitting.

  1. Never have I ever been sent to the principal's office.
  2. Never have I ever ridden a roller coaster.
  3. Never have I ever stayed up past midnight.
  4. Never have I ever gotten a bad sunburn.
  5. Never have I ever cried during a movie.
  6. Never have I ever worn matching outfits with my family.
  7. Never have I ever owned a pet that wasn't a dog or cat.
  8. Never have I ever blamed someone else for something I did.
  9. Never have I ever left the movie theater before the movie was over.
  10. Never have I ever slept through my alarm.
  11. Never have I ever had someone read my diary.
  12. Never have I ever worn a Halloween costume that I had to explain more than once.

Adults

  1. Never have I ever re-gifted something.
  2. Never have I ever pretended to be someone else online.
  3. Never have I ever gone skydiving.
  4. Never have I ever cooked an entire four-course meal.
  5. Never have I ever left the country.
  6. Never have I ever gotten a tattoo.
  7. Never have I ever had a surprise party thrown for me.
  8. Never have I ever cried because my team lost.
  9. Never have I ever quit a job.
  10. Never have I ever been on an airplane.
  11. Never have I ever won an award at work.
  12. Never have I ever read an entire book in one sitting.
  13. Never have I ever roller-skated or rollerbladed.

  1. Never have I ever "ghosted" someone I was dating.
  2. Never have I ever broken a bone.
  3. Never have I ever dropped my phone in the toilet.
  4. Never have I ever purchased a brand new car.
  5. Never have I ever given up on a DIY project before finishing.
  6. Never have I ever kept a plant alive for longer than a year.
  7. Never have I ever spent the night in the hospital.
  8. Never have I ever been in a haunted house.
  9. Never have I ever faked "connection issues" to get out of working remotely.
  10. Never have I ever asked to speak to the manager.
  11. Never have I ever had a hair color that doesn't occur in nature (fire engine red, dark violet, etc.).
  12. Never have I ever been to a professional sporting event.
Whether you're playing with friends, family or coworkers, Never Have I Ever is a fun way to get to know more about the group. Now it's time for you to learn more about the people around you, we hope you have a great time playing! 

Sarah Pryor is a journalist, wife, mom and Auburn football fan living in Charlotte, N.C.