Engage Your Gaming Community Members: Would You Rather Templates

Looking to spark lively discussions and creativity in your gaming community? Would You Rather questions are an easy and fun way to get everyone thinking and talking. Try these ready-made templates to effortlessly drive participation and keep conversations rolling.

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Why This Works

Would You Rather questions tap into gamers' love for imagination, decision-making, and friendly debates. By presenting two intriguing gaming scenarios, these prompts invite members to share their preferences and explain their reasoning. This not only encourages participation from all types of members but also helps people bond over shared interests and playful disagreements.

The approachable, low-pressure format makes it easy for both new and veteran members to jump in. Since everyone has unique gaming experiences and opinions, the conversations often become lively and memorable. Plus, these prompts help community managers maintain a positive, creative tone while driving consistent engagement.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Would you rather have unlimited ammo or unlimited health in your favorite game?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited ammo or unlimited health in your favorite game? Tell us why!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #combat #strategy #mainstream
2

Would you rather always play as the hero or always play as the villain?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always play as the hero or always play as the villain?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #roleplay #identity
3

Would you rather only play retro games or only play new releases for a year?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play retro games or only play new releases for a year? Share your choice!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #retro #modern #timebound
4

Would you rather have the power to pause time in-game or rewind it by 30 seconds?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the power to pause time in-game or rewind it by 30 seconds?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #powers #mechanics
5

Would you rather be stuck in a puzzle game or a horror game for a week?

💡 Example: "Would you rather be stuck in a puzzle game or a horror game for a week? Explain your pick!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #genres #challenge
6

Would you rather have every game spoiled before you play or never be able to use guides?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have every game spoiled before you play or never be able to use guides?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #spoilers #guides
7

Would you rather play with amazing graphics but bad gameplay or great gameplay but bad graphics?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play with amazing graphics but bad gameplay or great gameplay but bad graphics? Why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #graphics #gameplay
8

Would you rather have to use inverted controls forever or play with no sound?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to use inverted controls forever or play with no sound?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #controls #audio
9

Would you rather only play multiplayer games or only play single-player games?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play multiplayer games or only play single-player games? Vote below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #multiplayer #singleplayer
10

Would you rather have a glitch that gives you unlimited money or one that lets you fly?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a glitch that gives you unlimited money or one that lets you fly?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #glitches #fun
11

Would you rather always have slow internet or always have a laggy controller?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have slow internet or always have a laggy controller? Explain your pain!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tech #frustration
12

Would you rather play with random teammates or always play solo?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play with random teammates or always play solo?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #teaming #preference
13

Would you rather be the best player on a losing team or the worst on a winning team?

💡 Example: "Would you rather be the best player on a losing team or the worst on a winning team? Share your reasoning!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #competition #teamwork
14

Would you rather have 1 super powerful weapon or unlimited weak weapons?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have 1 super powerful weapon or unlimited weak weapons?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #weapons #strategy
15

Would you rather unlock all achievements instantly or find every hidden easter egg yourself?

💡 Example: "Would you rather unlock all achievements instantly or find every hidden easter egg yourself? Let us know!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #achievements #exploration
16

Would you rather play only sequels or only original games?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play only sequels or only original games?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #sequels #originals
17

Would you rather have to restart every game you play after 1 hour or never save your progress?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to restart every game you play after 1 hour or never save your progress? Choose your struggle!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #saving #challenge
18

Would you rather have the perfect gaming setup or every game for free?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the perfect gaming setup or every game for free?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #setup #wishlist
19

Would you rather have a pet from a video game or a weapon from a video game in real life?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a pet from a video game or a weapon from a video game in real life? Pick one!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #fantasy #irl
20

Would you rather always have to play on hard mode or only be able to play easy mode?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have to play on hard mode or only be able to play easy mode?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #difficulty #challenge
21

Would you rather have the soundtrack from your favorite game play everywhere you go or always hear game sound effects in real life?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have the soundtrack from your favorite game play everywhere you go or always hear game sound effects in real life? Which would you pick?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #audio #fun
22

Would you rather play games with amazing stories but bad controls or great controls but no story?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play games with amazing stories but bad controls or great controls but no story?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #story #controls
23

Would you rather level up instantly or unlock every cosmetic skin for free?

💡 Example: "Would you rather level up instantly or unlock every cosmetic skin for free? Tell us your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #progression #cosmetics
24

Would you rather only play games made before 2010 or after 2010?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play games made before 2010 or after 2010?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #classics #modern
25

Would you rather meet your favorite game character in real life or visit your favorite game world?

💡 Example: "Would you rather meet your favorite game character in real life or visit your favorite game world? Dream big!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #fantasy #characters
26

Would you rather have to use only melee weapons or only ranged weapons in every game?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to use only melee weapons or only ranged weapons in every game?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #melee #ranged
27

Would you rather always play blindfolded for the first 5 minutes or play with random controls?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always play blindfolded for the first 5 minutes or play with random controls? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #challenge #fun
28

Would you rather have to play every game with motion controls or voice commands only?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to play every game with motion controls or voice commands only?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #controls #tech
29

Would you rather never be able to sprint in games or never be able to crouch?

💡 Example: "Would you rather never be able to sprint in games or never be able to crouch?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #movement #mechanics
30

Would you rather only play games with friends or only play games with strangers?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play games with friends or only play games with strangers?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #friends #multiplayer
31

Would you rather always be the first to die in every game or never get the final kill?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always be the first to die in every game or never get the final kill? Tough choice!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #competition #stats
32

Would you rather only play games with pixel art graphics or ultra-realistic graphics?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play games with pixel art graphics or ultra-realistic graphics?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #visuals #style
33

Would you rather have to play every game in VR or never be able to try VR gaming?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to play every game in VR or never be able to try VR gaming? Which would you pick?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #vr #future
34

Would you rather only be able to play turn-based games or only real-time games?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only be able to play turn-based games or only real-time games?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #strategy #genres
35

Would you rather have a random power-up every day or one guaranteed rare drop a month?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a random power-up every day or one guaranteed rare drop a month? Let us know!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #loot #chance
36

Would you rather play games with amazing mods or only play vanilla versions?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play games with amazing mods or only play vanilla versions?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #mods #original
37

Would you rather have your game crash once an hour or lose all save data once a year?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your game crash once an hour or lose all save data once a year? Ouch!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #bugs #saving
38

Would you rather only play games based on movies or only play games based on books?

💡 Example: "Would you rather only play games based on movies or only play games based on books?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #media #adaptation
39

Would you rather have to play every game with a random character or always pick the same one?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to play every game with a random character or always pick the same one? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #characters #random
40

Would you rather play games with no sound effects or no music?

💡 Example: "Would you rather play games with no sound effects or no music?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #audio #preference
41

Would you rather always have to play at max difficulty or never unlock new content?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have to play at max difficulty or never unlock new content? Explain your pick!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #difficulty #unlock

How to Use These Templates

Post these templates as regular discussion starters, in daily or weekly threads, or as part of special events. Encourage members to explain their choices and tag friends to join the debate. Consider pinning a Would You Rather thread to keep the conversation going or using polls to make participation even easier. Adapt the timing and frequency based on your community's activity to keep things fresh and engaging.

Best Practices

  • Keep scenarios light-hearted and avoid controversial topics.
  • Rotate themes to appeal to different gamer interests and genres.
  • Encourage members to explain their reasoning for deeper discussion.
  • Respond to answers to build rapport and momentum.
  • Use visuals or polls when possible to increase interaction.

All Platforms Tips

These templates work on all platforms. For chat-based communities, post a question and encourage rapid-fire responses. On forums or social media, create threads or use polls for easy participation. Adapt language slightly to match your platform's tone and formatting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I post Would You Rather questions in my gaming community?

Aim for once or twice a week to keep engagement high without overwhelming members. Adjust based on your community's activity.

Can I use these templates as polls?

Yes, many of these questions work well as polls. Just add the two options as choices for easy participation.

How can I get more members to respond to Would You Rather posts?

Tag members, encourage explanations, and reply to answers to create a welcoming, interactive environment.

Are these templates suitable for all ages?

Yes, all scenarios are designed to be fun, imaginative, and appropriate for a general gaming audience.

Should I customize the templates for my specific community?

Absolutely. Personalizing templates with references to your community's favorite games or inside jokes boosts engagement.

What if a Would You Rather question sparks disagreement?

Friendly debate is great, but be ready to step in and guide the conversation if it gets heated. Keep the tone playful.

Can I encourage members to create their own Would You Rather questions?

Yes, inviting members to submit their own prompts increases participation and helps everyone feel involved.

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