from notice — a game by 8notice9
Questions to Ask Friends
You've known each other for years. But when was the last time you asked something that surprised you? These questions are for the friendships you already have — to make them deeper, funnier, and more honest than your usual hangout.
- 1What is your favorite thing about one of your best friends?
- 2Pick someone. What's a top memory you have with them?
- 3Who had your back when you were low?
- 4If everyone in this room had a secret talent, what would each person's be? Go around and guess
- 5Tell someone what you think their superpower is
- 6Tell someone here why you're glad they're here
- 7Point at someone. What's their theme song?
- 8If someone in this room wrote a book, what would the title be?
- 9Who in this room is most different from who they were five years ago?
- 10Describe someone in this room using only three words. Let the group guess who
- 11Who here do you think would be famous if they really tried? Why?
- 12Who here has a talent they don't take seriously enough? Call them out
- 13What's the most interesting thing about someone else in the room?
- 14Pick someone. Describe their energy today in one word
- 15If you had to send one person in this room to represent the group to aliens, who and why?
- 16If your life was a movie, what is the audience chanting for you to do right now?
- 17Who here makes you feel the most calm?
- 18Who here would you go to if everything fell apart tomorrow?
frequently asked
How do I make friend hangouts more interesting?
Stop defaulting to the same activities. Next time you're together, pull out a question nobody expects. It shifts the entire energy. Games like Notice exist specifically for this — 147 prompts designed to make groups actually talk.
Are these questions too personal for friends?
Depends on the friend group. But most people crave depth more than they let on. Start with the lighter ones ('What's their theme song?') and let the group decide how deep to go.