Never Have I Ever: The Ultimate Party Game for Teens (with 150 Questions!)

Looking for a fun, ice-breaking game to liven up your next teen get-together? Look no further than “Never Have I Ever”! This classic party game is a guaranteed way to get your friends laughing, sharing secrets, and uncovering surprising truths about each other.

What is Never Have I Ever?

Never Have I Ever is a simple game that can be played with any number of people. The basic premise involves taking turns stating things you’ve “never done” prefaced with the phrase “Never have I ever…” Those who have done the action take a sip of their drink (or a designated non-alcoholic alternative) or put a finger down. As the game progresses, the statements get more personal, revealing hidden experiences and fostering deeper connections within the group.

Why Play Never Have I Ever?

There are many reasons why Never Have I Ever is a perfect game for teenagers. Here are just a few:

• Icebreaker: It’s a fantastic way to break the ice at a party, especially for a group of teens who might not all know each other well.
• Conversation Starter: The game naturally leads to conversation and laughter as people react to the statements and share their experiences.
• Bonding Experience: It allows teens to discover surprising things about their friends, fostering a sense of connection and shared experience.
• Lighthearted Fun: It’s a lighthearted and fun way to spend time with friends, free from the pressures of everyday life.

How to Play Never Have I Ever

Playing Never Have I Ever is incredibly simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Players: Any number of people can play, but a group of 4-10 is ideal.
• Drinks or Snacks (Optional): Players can take a sip of a drink (non-alcoholic for teens) or put a finger down for each statement they’ve done.
• A List of Questions (This article provides 150!)

Here are the steps to play:

1. Sit in a circle so everyone can see each other.
2. Choose one person to start. That person declares a statement beginning with “Never have I ever…” followed by something they’ve never done.
3. Everyone who has done the action takes a sip of their drink or puts a finger down.
4. The next person takes their turn making a statement, and the game continues in a clockwise direction.
5. There are no winners or losers, just laughs and surprising revelations!

150 Never Have I Ever Questions for Teens

Now for the fun part – the questions! This list provides 150 Never Have I Ever statements, categorized for easy playing:

School

1. Never have I ever fallen asleep in class.
2. Never have I ever gotten detention.
3. Never have I ever cheated on a test.
4. Never have I ever gotten a perfect score on a test.
5. Never have I ever skipped a class.
6. Never have I ever passed a note in class.
7. Never have I ever gotten in trouble for talking in class.
8. Never have I ever pulled an all-nighter studying.
9. Never have I ever aced a presentation.
10. Never have I ever forgotten my homework at home.

Food

11. Never have I ever eaten an entire box of cookies in one sitting.
12. Never have I ever tried a food I hated based on its looks.
13. Never have I ever cooked a full meal by myself.
14. Never have I ever eaten something so spicy it made me cry.
15. Never have I ever pretended to like a food I didn’t.
16. Never have I ever eaten something that expired.
17. Never have I ever had a food fight.
18. Never have I ever been dared to eat something gross.
19. Never have I ever disliked a food everyone else loved.
20. Never have I ever eaten something off the floor (accidentally!).

Social Life

21. Never have I ever lied about my age.
22. Never have I ever had a crush on a teacher.
23. Never have I ever lied to my parents about where I was going.
24. Never have I ever snuck out of the house.
25. Never have I ever ghosted someone on social media.
26. Never have I ever posted something embarrassing online that I later regretted.
27. Never have I ever pretended to be sick to get out of something.
28. Never have I ever been stood up on a date

Technology

29. Never have I ever dropped my phone in water.
30. Never have I ever cracked my phone screen.
31. Never have I ever forgotten my phone charger.
32. Never have I ever stayed up all night on my phone.
33. Never have I ever lied about my online activity to my parents.
34. Never have I ever been catfished online.
35. Never have I ever gotten into trouble for something I posted online.
36. Never have I ever had a social media account banned.
37. Never have I ever finished an entire season of a show in one sitting.
38. Never have I ever hidden my phone use from my parents.

Entertainment

39. Never have I ever been to a concert.
40. Never have I ever sung karaoke in front of people.
41. Never have I ever been to a movie that made me cry.
42. Never have I ever fallen asleep during a movie.
43. Never have I ever read an entire book in one day.
44. Never have I ever pretended to be a bigger fan of something than I actually am to fit in.
45. Never have I ever disliked a movie/book/song that everyone else loved.
46. Never have I ever faked being sick to stay home and watch TV.
47. Never have I ever binge-watched an entire TV show in secret.
48. Never have I ever hated the ending of a book or movie.

Embarrassing Moments

49. Never have I ever tripped and fallen in public.
50. Never have I ever accidentally called someone by the wrong name.
51. Never have I ever walked into a room forgetting why I was there.
52. Never have I ever had a wardrobe malfunction in public.
53. Never have I ever gotten food stuck in my teeth on a date.
54. Never have I ever said something embarrassing in front of my crush.
55. Never have I ever accidentally sent a text message to the wrong person.
56. Never have I ever forgotten someone’s name right after they introduced themselves.
57. Never have I ever sung along to a song completely wrong in public.
58. Never have I ever gotten a haircut I completely hated.

Travel & Adventure

59. Never have I ever been on a plane.
60. Never have I ever been to another country.
61. Never have I ever gotten lost in a new city.
62. Never have I ever gone camping.
63. Never have I ever been hiking.
64. Never have I ever been swimming in the ocean.
65. Never have I ever been scared on a roller coaster.
66. Never have I ever tried a new food I was nervous about.
67. Never have I ever been on a road trip.
68. Never have I ever been so scared I cried.

Friends & Family

69. Never have I ever argued with my best friend.
70. Never have I ever kept a secret from my parents.
71. Never have I ever lied to a friend.
72. Never have I ever felt like I didn’t belong in a group of friends.
73. Never have I ever borrowed something from a friend and never returned it.
74. Never have I ever wished I had a different family.
75. Never have I ever felt like I couldn’t talk to my parents about something.
76. Never have I ever argued with a sibling so badly we stopped talking.
77. Never have I ever felt embarrassed by a family member in public.
78. Never have I ever gotten in trouble for something my sibling did.

Preferences

79. Never have I ever disliked a popular song/movie/book everyone else loved.
80. Never have I ever preferred staying in over going out with friends.
81. Never have I ever hated a popular food everyone else seemed to enjoy.
82. Never have I ever preferred cats over dogs (or vice versa).
83. Never have I ever disliked a genre of music everyone else seemed to enjoy.
84. Never have I ever preferred reading a physical book over an e-reader.
85. Never have I ever chosen video games over spending time with friends.
86. Never have I ever preferred staying up late over waking up early.
87. Never have I ever chosen drawing/writing/singing over watching TV.

School Struggles

88. Never have I ever procrastinated on a project until the last minute.
89. Never have I ever pulled an all-nighter studying for a big test.
90. Never have I ever gotten a bad grade on a project I thought I aced.
91. Never have I ever forgotten my locker combination.
92. Never have I ever felt overwhelmed by schoolwork.
93. Never have I ever wished I could be homeschooled.
94. Never have I ever dreaded a particular class.
95. Never have I ever had a teacher I couldn’t stand.
96. Never have I ever felt lost in a difficult subject.

Dreams & Aspirations

97. Never have I ever changed my mind about what I want to be when I grow up.
98. Never have I ever doubted my abilities to achieve my goals.
99. Never have I ever felt like I don’t have a clear plan for the future.
100. Never have I ever been afraid of failing at something important.
101. Never have I ever given up on a dream because it seemed too difficult.
102. Never have I ever felt pressured to choose a career path I don’t enjoy.
103. Never have I ever kept a dream journal.
104. Never have I ever shared my biggest dream with someone I barely know.
105. Never have I ever felt like my dreams are unrealistic.
106. Never have I ever been told by someone that I couldn’t achieve my dreams.

Firsts

107. Never have I ever ridden a bike without training wheels.
108. Never have I ever cooked a meal by myself for the first time.
109. Never have I ever gotten my ears pierced.
110. Never have I ever dyed my hair a different color.
111. Never have I ever asked someone out on a date.
112. Never have I ever held hands with someone I liked.
113. Never have I ever had my first kiss.
114. Never have I ever gotten my first job.
115. Never have I ever driven a car for the first time.
116. Never have I ever traveled somewhere completely new for the first time.

Fears & Anxieties

117. Never have I ever been afraid of the dark.
118. Never have I ever had a fear of public speaking.
119. Never have I ever been scared of heights.
120. Never have I ever felt anxious about fitting in at a new school.
121. Never have I ever worried about what other people think of me.
122. Never have I ever felt stressed about upcoming exams.
123. Never have I ever had a fear of failure.
124. Never have I ever felt anxious about disappointing my parents.
125. Never have I ever been scared of the future.
126. Never have I ever had a nightmare that scared me awake.

Random & Funny

127. Never have I ever accidentally used the wrong bathroom.
128. Never have I ever talked in my sleep.
129. Never have I ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why I was there.
130. Never have I ever laughed so hard I cried.
131. Never have I ever gotten stuck in a lie.
132. Never have I ever pretended to be sick to get out of something.
133. Never have I ever eaten something weird just for a dare.
134. Never have I ever accidentally sent a text message to my crush’s parent.
135. Never have I ever broken something valuable and blamed it on someone else.
136. Never have I ever wished I could be invisible.

Hopes & Dreams

137. Never have I ever hoped to win the lottery.
138. Never have I ever dreamed of traveling the world.
139. Never have I ever hoped to become famous for something I love.
140. Never have I ever dreamt of finding true love.
141. Never have I ever hoped to change the world for the better.
142. Never have I ever dreamt of having a successful career.
143. Never have I ever hoped to one day live in a different country.
144. Never have I ever dreamt of making a positive impact

Hopes & Dreams (continued)

144. Never have I ever dreamt of making a positive impact on the lives of others.
145. Never have I ever hoped to write a book or create a piece of art.
146. Never have I ever dreamt of one day having a family of my own.

Challenges & Obstacles

147. Never have I ever overcome a major fear.
148. Never have I ever dealt with a bully.
149. Never have I ever felt like giving up on something important.
150. Never have I ever faced a challenge that made me stronger.

Bonus – Spicy Questions (modify based on your comfort level)

Remember, these questions are optional and can be skipped if they make anyone feel uncomfortable.

• Never have I ever had a crush on someone’s significant other.
• Never have I ever lied about my age to get into a club/concert.
• Never have I ever snuck out of the house to go to a party.
• Never have I ever cheated on a significant other.
• Never have I ever broken the law (minor offense).

Remember, Never Have I Ever is a game for fun and to get to know your friends better. There are no right or wrong answers, and the most important thing is to have a good time!

Additional Tips:

• Feel free to get creative and come up with your own questions!
• If someone isn’t comfortable answering a question, they can simply say “pass” and move on to the next person.
• You can adjust the difficulty of the questions based on the age and comfort level of the group.
• Have fun and enjoy getting to know your friends better!