Put a Finger Down: 100+ Questions for Teens

April 28, 2025 Teenagers playing the Put a Finger Down game

Honestly, who hasn't played "Put a Finger Down" during a hangout with friends, a chill afternoon, or even secretly during a boring class (no judgment!)? It's THE perfect game for that awkward (and awesome!) phase called teenage years. It lets you cut loose, see that you're not alone in dealing with certain struggles or doing slightly dumb things, and most importantly, have a good laugh.

You know the deal: 10 fingers up, someone reads a "Put a finger down if..." question, and boom, you put one down if it applies to you. Simple as that. Here, we've gathered a huuuuge list of questions that talk about YOUR daily life: classes, annoying teachers, parents (sometimes a little too much on our backs, let's admit it), secret crushes, inside jokes with friends, social media... Basically, everything that makes teen life interesting.

So, ready to see if your friends are as weird as you are? Let's go!

Over 100 "Put a Finger Down" Questions for Teens

Put a finger down if you've ever pretended to be sick to skip class.
Put a finger down if you've ever gotten detention (or several...).
Put a finger down if your parents have ever embarrassed you in front of your friends. The worst...
Put a finger down if you've ever had a crush on a teacher (even if it was just because you liked their subject!).
Put a finger down if you've ever cheated on a test (even just a quick peek).
Put a finger down if you've ever pulled an all-nighter binge-watching a series on Netflix or gaming.
Put a finger down if you've ever lied about your age to get into somewhere or buy something.
Put a finger down if you've ever been rejected hard. Builds character, apparently.
Put a finger down if you've ever participated in a TikTok challenge (even a slightly ridiculous one).
Put a finger down if you've ever missed the bus/train in the morning and made up a lame excuse.
Put a finger down if you've ever regretted a haircut or a bold hair color.
Put a finger down if you've ever told your parents you were sleeping at a friend's house when you were somewhere else.
Put a finger down if you've ever blushed like crazy when your crush spoke to you.
Put a finger down if you've ever been completely obsessed with a show to the point of thinking about it constantly.
Put a finger down if you've ever argued with your parents about screen time (phone/computer).
Put a finger down if you've ever had an uncontrollable laughing fit in the middle of class.
Put a finger down if you've ever dreamed of being popular or belonging to a certain group.
Put a finger down if you've ever purposely left someone on read.
Put a finger down if you've ever freaked out thinking about your future (college, career path, etc.).
Put a finger down if you think your friends are the best thing that's ever happened to you.
Put a finger down if you've ever pretended to understand a subject when you were totally lost.
Put a finger down if you've ever gotten a terrible grade and hidden it from your parents.
Put a finger down if you've ever gone over your phone's data limit.
Put a finger down if you've ever had an entire conversation using only voice messages on WhatsApp.
Put a finger down if you've ever ghosted someone (disappeared without explanation).
Put a finger down if you've ever had a sleepover with your friends.
Put a finger down if you've ever tried smoking or drinking just to fit in.
Put a finger down if you've ever been so heartbroken you cried for days.
Put a finger down if you've ever stalked someone's Instagram profile back to their 2015 photos.
Put a finger down if you've ever gotten a comment about your outfit violating the school dress code.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a teacher you really hated.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a teacher you absolutely loved.
Put a finger down if you've ever been scared to ask someone out.
Put a finger down if you've ever pretended not to see someone you know on the street.
Put a finger down if you've spent hours choosing your profile picture.
Put a finger down if you've ever been disappointed by a friend.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a slightly embarrassing secret hobby.
Put a finger down if you've ever made a massive screw-up in public.
Put a finger down if you've ever saved up to buy something really important to you.
Put a finger down if you've ever felt like nobody understood you.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a fight with your best friend.
Put a finger down if you've ever compared your life to others' on social media.
Put a finger down if you've ever been given a ridiculous nickname by your friends.
Put a finger down if you've pulled an all-nighter studying for a test (and regretted it the next day).
Put a finger down if you've ever had a celebrity poster in your room.
Put a finger down if you've ever lied about your grades.
Put a finger down if you've ever been to a "party" where absolutely nothing happened.
Put a finger down if you've ever been in the friend zone.
Put a finger down if you've ever put someone in the friend zone.
Put a finger down if you've sent a message and instantly regretted it. Airplane mode, quick!
Put a finger down if you've ever had an awkward talk with your parents about "the facts of life."
Put a finger down if you've ever been afraid of what other people think of you.
Put a finger down if you've ever made a special "heartbreak" playlist.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a summer job or a part-time job.
Put a finger down if you've ever wanted to drastically change your look.
Put a finger down if you've ever complained about the cafeteria food.
Put a finger down if you've ever had an idol (singer, actor, athlete...).
Put a finger down if you've ever made a to-do list for your homework and then did nothing.
Put a finger down if you've ever had nervous laughter before an exam.
Put a finger down if you've ever felt like the only single one in your friend group.
Put a finger down if you've ever pretended to like a birthday gift.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a deep philosophical discussion at 2 AM with your friends.
Put a finger down if you've ever said "I don't care" when you totally did.
Put a finger down if you've ever been to a concert or festival.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a heavily customized school planner/agenda.
Put a finger down if you've ever gone through a "phase" (goth, skater, k-pop...).
Put a finger down if you've ever criticized your parents' music taste.
Put a finger down if you've ever daydreamed about what you'd do after graduation.
Put a finger down if you've ever been embarrassed by a stomach growl in class.
Put a finger down if you've ever kept a diary or journal (even digital).
Put a finger down if you've ever used Snapchat to send ugly selfies to your friends.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a heated discussion about the latest episode of a show.
Put a finger down if you've ever felt like your parents just didn't understand your generation.
Put a finger down if you've ever stumbled over your words during an oral presentation.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a secret social media account.
Put a finger down if you've ever helped a friend study (or vice versa).
Put a finger down if you've ever wanted to drop everything and go on an adventure.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a teacher who truly inspired you.
Put a finger down if you've ever compared your grades with your friends'.
Put a finger down if you've spent hours scrolling on TikTok/Insta without realizing how much time passed.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a slightly embarrassing ringtone.
Put a finger down if you've ever been on a memorable (or terrible) school trip.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a pet you considered your confidant.
Put a finger down if you've ever wished you could be invisible.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a water fight or snowball fight.
Put a finger down if you've ever stood up for a friend who was being picked on.
Put a finger down if you've ever talked about your future plans with your friends.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a secret code with your friends.
Put a finger down if you've ever been afraid of disappointing your parents.
Put a finger down if you've ever made a prank call.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a teacher who graded super harshly.
Put a finger down if you've ever felt like you didn't belong.
Put a finger down if you've ever sung off-key but with great passion.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a poster of your favorite band/artist.
Put a finger down if you've ever had a conversation using only emojis.
Put a finger down if you've ever complained about college applications (or a similar system).
Put a finger down if you've ever couldn't wait to turn 18 to do a bunch of stuff.
Put a finger down if you've ever felt like time was passing too quickly (or too slowly).
Put a finger down if you've ever had a moment where you felt genuinely proud of yourself.
Put a finger down if you think being a teenager is complicated but still pretty cool.
Put a finger down if you found one of these questions a little too real.
Put a finger down if you can't wait to play this game with your friends!

The Most Important Thing: Have Fun (and Survive Teenagehood!)

There you have it – plenty of ammo for your next "Put a Finger Down" sessions! Remember, the goal is to laugh and share. If a question doesn't sit right with you or makes someone uncomfortable, just skip it, simple as that. Respect each other, even when you find out slightly embarrassing stuff! Being a teen is full of first times, doubts, uncontrollable laughter, and strong friendships. This game is just one way to celebrate all of that.

These questions are perfect for a night with friends, but if you want to mix things up or if you're playing with different people (your family, your crush...), there are plenty of other themes: funny, daring, couples-specific, etc.

To check out all the options and get even more ideas, take a look at our complete "Put a Finger Down" guide

So, grab some snacks, put on some good music, and get ready to put those fingers down! Have fun!