Never Have I Ever: 180+ Questions for Your Next Party

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Friends playing the Never Have I Ever game with drinks

We've all been there at a party... That moment when the vibe is cool, but you need that little something extra to really get the laughs rolling and the secrets spilling. You know what? "Never Have I Ever" is pretty much the ultimate party lifesaver. Simple, effective, and best of all, it always guarantees some revelations... sometimes surprising, often hilarious!

So, whether you're in a small group or with the whole crew, this game is perfect for breaking the ice or discovering hidden sides of your friends (or yourself, let's be real!). Get your drinks ready (or just your fingers), 'cause we've put together a massive list of questions to spice up your next hangout.

How do you play? Super simple!

Honestly, it couldn't be easier. Someone starts a sentence with "Never have I ever..." followed by something they haven't done. For example: "Never have I ever skipped class."

  • Everyone who has done that thing has to either take a sip of their drink or put one finger down (if you're playing with your hands, usually starting with 10 fingers up).
  • Anyone who has never done the action... well, they do nothing! And they get to savor the moment while others confess their "crimes."

The goal? Have fun, get to know each other better, and, let's be honest, laugh at the stories that are bound to come out.

Funny Never Have I Ever questions

Friends playing a fun Never Have I Ever game with drinks

To kick off the game without getting too personal right away, nothing beats some light and funny questions. The kind that make everyone smile and bring back those slightly silly situations we've all (or almost all) been in.

20 fun questions to lighten the mood:

  1. Never have I ever laughed so hard my stomach hurt.
  2. Never have I ever tried talking to an animal like it understood everything.
  3. Never have I ever tripped in public and pretended like nothing happened.
  4. Never have I ever eaten food that fell on the floor (5-second rule!).
  5. Never have I ever looked for my glasses while they were on my head.
  6. Never have I ever sung terribly off-key at the top of my lungs in the shower.
  7. Never have I ever pretended to understand a joke I didn't get.
  8. Never have I ever stalked someone on social media for hours.
  9. Never have I ever worn mismatched socks on purpose.
  10. Never have I ever answered "yes" to a question without actually hearing it.
  11. Never have I ever tried to open a door by pushing when it said pull (or vice-versa).
  12. Never have I ever had a full conversation with myself.
  13. Never have I ever called someone by the wrong name multiple times in a row.
  14. Never have I ever pretended to be on the phone to avoid someone.
  15. Never have I ever danced alone in my room like I was at a club.
  16. Never have I ever mixed up salt and sugar while cooking.
  17. Never have I ever searched everywhere for the remote when it was in my hand.
  18. Never have I ever sent a text to the wrong person. Oops.
  19. Never have I ever tried to catch something falling and ended up knocking it over even harder.
  20. Never have I ever talked to myself walking down the street thinking no one was listening.

Whet your appetite? If you're looking for even more ways to get laughing, we've got a longer list of funny questions.

Dirty Never Have I Ever questions

Friends playing the hot version of Never Have I Ever with drinks

Alright, warm-up's over. Now we're entering the zone where things can get a little more... interesting. These questions are perfect if the vibe is relaxed and everyone's up for some more personal revelations. Warning: potential turbulence ahead!

20 slightly spicy questions (for the right crowd):

  1. Never have I ever kissed someone I just met.
  2. Never have I ever had a date end disastrously.
  3. Never have I ever lied about my age.
  4. Never have I ever had a dirty dream about someone in this room.
  5. Never have I ever sent a risky photo of myself.
  6. Never have I ever regretted a drunk text.
  7. Never have I ever partied all night long.
  8. Never have I ever fantasized about a friend's partner.
  9. Never have I ever been caught in a compromising position.
  10. Never have I ever used a dating app.
  11. Never have I ever had more than one partner at the same time.
  12. Never have I ever cheated on someone.
  13. Never have I ever had a one-night stand.
  14. Never have I ever lied about my past experiences.
  15. Never have I ever had sex in a public place.
  16. Never have I ever faked an orgasm.
  17. Never have I ever bought sex toys.
  18. Never have I ever watched porn with someone else.
  19. Never have I ever snooped through my partner's phone.
  20. Never have I ever had a "friends with benefits" situation.

Wanna push the envelope even further? Check out our full selection of dirty questions for adults.

Couples Never Have I Ever questions

Couple playing the Never Have I Ever game

Ah, love! Playing "Never Have I Ever" as a couple is a great way to see how well you really know each other, share some funny (or slightly awkward) memories, and maybe uncover a few well-kept secrets. Let the testing begin!

20 questions especially for lovebirds:

  1. Never have I ever stalked my partner's exes on social media.
  2. Never have I ever lied to my partner about where I was.
  3. Never have I ever forgotten our anniversary (first date, wedding...).
  4. Never have I ever pretended to like a gift from my partner.
  5. Never have I ever read my partner's messages without permission.
  6. Never have I ever dreamt of being with someone else since we got together.
  7. Never have I ever said "I love you" without really meaning it.
  8. Never have I ever been jealous for no good reason.
  9. Never have I ever stolen food off my partner's plate without asking.
  10. Never have I ever criticized my partner behind their back.
  11. Never have I ever hidden a major purchase from my partner.
  12. Never have I ever imagined our wedding/kids on the first date.
  13. Never have I ever secretly disliked one of my partner's friends.
  14. Never have I ever made a scene in public.
  15. Never have I ever compared my partner to an ex.
  16. Never have I ever used my partner's Netflix/Spotify/etc. account without telling them.
  17. Never have I ever regretted getting together with my partner (even for a second!).
  18. Never have I ever lied about the number of people I've dated before.
  19. Never have I ever been embarrassed by my partner in front of friends/family.
  20. Never have I ever thought my partner was the love of my life. (Careful with this one!)

To keep exploring the corners of your relationship with humor, find more questions for couples.

Friends Never Have I Ever questions

Friends playing the Never Have I Ever game with drinks

This is often where the game really shines. Between friends, you know each other well... or you think you do! Time to verify those urban legends about everyone and gather some new stories (or ammo 😉). Guaranteed fun for your nights in!

20 Questions to Strengthen (or Test) Your Squad:

  1. Never have I ever lied to cover for a friend.
  2. Never have I ever had a laughing fit with my friends over something stupid.
  3. Never have I ever been secretly jealous of a friend.
  4. Never have I ever "borrowed" clothes from a friend without asking.
  5. Never have I ever had a crush on a friend's sibling.
  6. Never have I ever spilled a secret a friend told me.
  7. Never have I ever thrown a surprise party for a friend.
  8. Never have I ever been the drunkest person at the party.
  9. Never have I ever judged a friend's dating choices.
  10. Never have I ever had a massive argument with a friend.
  11. Never have I ever "forgotten" to return something I borrowed from a friend.
  12. Never have I ever stalked a friend's new partner online.
  13. Never have I ever helped a friend move (and regretted it later!).
  14. Never have I ever had a ridiculous nickname given to me by my friends.
  15. Never have I ever pretended to like the music my friends listen to.
  16. Never have I ever been the last one to leave a party with friends.
  17. Never have I ever shared food with a friend and secretly eaten more than my share.
  18. Never have I ever comforted a friend through a tough breakup.
  19. Never have I ever thought one of my friends would make a great roommate.
  20. Never have I ever imagined my life without my current friends.

Ready to test the strength of your bonds? Find even more ideas for your hangouts with friends.

Juicy Never Have I Ever questions

Friends playing the Never Have I Ever game with drinks

Sometimes you don't want to go full-on dirty, but you still want questions that will spark some reactions and good stories. These are perfect for that: they're a bit revealing, maybe slightly embarrassing... basically, juicy!

20 questions for tasty anecdotes:

  1. Never have I ever pretended to know about a topic when I had no clue.
  2. Never have I ever cried during a movie.
  3. Never have I ever lied on my resume or in an interview.
  4. Never have I ever "borrowed" the neighbor's Wi-Fi.
  5. Never have I ever faked being sick to get out of a social event.
  6. Never have I ever had an awkward conversation with my partner's parents.
  7. Never have I ever cancelled plans last minute without a good reason.
  8. Never have I ever judged someone based on their appearance before knowing them.
  9. Never have I ever regretted an impulse buy.
  10. Never have I ever eavesdropped on a conversation.
  11. Never have I ever had a slightly ridiculous phobia.
  12. Never have I ever given someone a fake phone number.
  13. Never have I ever daydreamed about what I'd do if I won the lottery.
  14. Never have I ever tried to fix something and made it worse.
  15. Never have I ever had a weird addiction (like collecting bottle caps).
  16. Never have I ever Googled my own name to see what comes up.
  17. Never have I ever had a laughing fit at an inappropriate time (funeral, serious meeting...).
  18. Never have I ever completely messed up a simple recipe.
  19. Never have I ever fallen for fake news.
  20. Never have I ever wanted to drop everything and go on an adventure.

To dig up even more juicy little stories, our full list of juicy questions is waiting for you.

Teens Never Have I Ever questions

Teenagers playing the Never Have I Ever game

Teenage years are all about first times, little mischiefs, secrets between friends... Basically, the perfect playground for "Never Have I Ever"! Here are some questions that should resonate with most of you.

20 questions just for teens:

  1. Never have I ever skipped class.
  2. Never have I ever lied to my parents about where I was going.
  3. Never have I ever gotten a bad grade and hidden it.
  4. Never have I ever had a crush on a teacher.
  5. Never have I ever cheated on a test.
  6. Never have I ever gotten detention.
  7. Never have I ever gone to a party without my parents' permission.
  8. Never have I ever snuck out of the house.
  9. Never have I ever been embarrassed by my parents in public.
  10. Never have I ever sent an embarrassing text to my crush.
  11. Never have I ever regretted a haircut.
  12. Never have I ever faked being sick to skip school.
  13. Never have I ever had the awkward "sex talk" with my parents.
  14. Never have I ever been kicked out of class.
  15. Never have I ever had an uncontrollable laughing fit in class.
  16. Never have I ever pulled an all-nighter playing video games or watching shows.
  17. Never have I ever had a secret social media account.
  18. Never have I ever had a crush on the same person as my best friend.
  19. Never have I ever made a prank phone call.
  20. Never have I ever been scared about messing up my future.

Need more questions that fit the teen life? We've got what you need right with our questions for teens.

Kids Never Have I Ever questions

Kids playing the Never Have I Ever game

Okay, okay, our main audience is more 16-25. But if you ever need to entertain younger kids (siblings, cousins...), the tame version of "Never Have I Ever" works too! It's cute and avoids any drama.

20 super gentle questions for kids:

  1. Never have I ever eaten candy before dinner without asking.
  2. Never have I ever been scared of the dark.
  3. Never have I ever drawn on the walls.
  4. Never have I ever pretended to be asleep when my parents checked on me.
  5. Never have I ever hidden my vegetables under my mashed potatoes.
  6. Never have I ever believed in Santa Claus (or the Tooth Fairy).
  7. Never have I ever had a favorite stuffed animal or blanket.
  8. Never have I ever done something naughty and blamed someone else.
  9. Never have I ever jumped on the bed.
  10. Never have I ever watched a cartoon my parents told me not to.
  11. Never have I ever cheated in a board game.
  12. Never have I ever wished I had a superpower.
  13. Never have I ever lost a tooth.
  14. Never have I ever had an imaginary friend.
  15. Never have I ever wanted to stay awake all night long.
  16. Never have I ever cried to get something I wanted.
  17. Never have I ever had a pet.
  18. Never have I ever built a fort out of blankets and pillows.
  19. Never have I ever tasted something I wasn't supposed to eat (like play-doh).
  20. Never have I ever thrown a tantrum in a store.

To keep the younger ones busy with age-appropriate questions, grab some from our special kids' list.

So, how do you make sure it all goes smoothly?

Playing "Never Have I Ever" is awesome, but to keep it fun for everyone, there are a few little things to keep in mind. Honestly, it's mostly common sense.

Here are a few simple tips:

  • Be honest! The game loses all its fun if people cheat. Own up to your little (or big) slip-ups; it's funnier that way.
  • No judgment. The goal is to laugh, not to point fingers. If someone admits to something a bit wild, react with good vibes (and maybe a little amused surprise, okay).
  • Tailor the questions to the crowd. Avoid super dirty questions if you're playing with your younger cousin or people you barely know. Makes sense, right?
  • Know when to stop. If the mood gets heavy or someone seems uncomfortable, switch to something else. The game should stay enjoyable.
  • Have drinks (or snacks) ready. Whether it's water, juice, or something else for the older crowd (responsibly, of course!), or maybe candy if you prefer the non-drinking version.

There you go, you're all set! Dive in, ask those questions, share, laugh... and make some unforgettable memories. Have fun!