This or That Generator
200+ fun either-or choices to spark debates in any group
About this tool
This free This or That game serves rapid-fire either-or choices spanning food preferences, lifestyle habits, pop culture, and quirky personal preferences. Pick your side instantly and see a new question appear. It's a perfect ice-breaker, Instagram story prompt, dinner-party debate starter, or road trip game that requires zero setup and works for all ages.
This or That differs from Would You Rather in its tone: questions tend to be lighter, faster, and more preference-based rather than hypothetical-dilemma-based. Examples: "Coffee or Tea?" "Beach or Mountains?" "Morning person or Night owl?" The quick-fire format makes it ideal for rapid rounds where every player answers the same question simultaneously, creating immediate shared comparisons and laughter.
On social media, This or That polls are among the most engaging Instagram Stories formats because they require minimal effort to respond to (one tap) while generating personality-revealing data. Creators use them to build audience connection, gather preference data, and boost engagement metrics. The format translates perfectly to group settings where everyone calls out their answer at once.
For classroom and team building use: This or That questions work well as the first 5 minutes of a class or meeting — they raise energy, create laughter, and help participants feel connected before diving into serious content. A good facilitator can use the group's answers as a bridge into the session topic ("Interesting — most of you prefer collaboration over working alone, which is exactly what today's workshop is about...").