These 205 'Paranoia Questions' Will Be Perfect for Your Next Game Night
Finding the perfect game to play when hanging out with friends or family isn’t always easy. You need something simple enough for people to catch on quickly but adaptable enough for any age player or social situation, like "Paranoia Questions."
Social deduction games, which challenge players to gather information, make strategic decisions, and figure out who to trust, are an excellent balance between challenge and family friendliness, making them an easy choice no matter the situation.
When you were younger, you likely played the game of Telephone. In this game, a group of people sit in a circle and whisper a message to the person on their right. Each person then whispers what they heard to the next person, and so on. The message is passed around the circle, often becoming significantly altered and different from the original by the time it reaches the last person.
As you got older, maybe you switched to playing “Never Have I Ever.” In this game, everyone in the group holds ten fingers up while one player lists something they’ve done, and whoever else has also done it puts a finger down.
Think of "Paranoia," a lesser-known game, as the happy medium between the two. Haven’t heard of it?
Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to play Paranoia and different questions to ask.
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How To Play the 'Paranoia Questions' Game
The point of Paranoia is to gather information, make strategic decisions, and stay one step ahead of other players. There are several different versions of the game, but here are the basic steps:
One player whispers a question to the person next to them, related to another player in the game.
The recipient answers the question truthfully but then flips a coin to decide whether to share their response with the group or keep it to themselves.
Players continue asking questions, sharing clues (or not), and trying to clear their own name while casting suspicion on others.
As the game progresses, you’ll try to figure out the secrets of your fellow players or become the focus of the group’s skepticism. But who starts out asking the questions?
Who Should Ask Paranoia Questions?
Short answer: The player who starts the game always asks the question to the person on their right. So, the game should follow a counterclockwise format.
Now, let's get into what questions you should ask during the game.
Best Paranoia Questions
Who is most likely to cry at the end of a movie?
Who is the most trustworthy person in the group?
Who is most likely to be the next president?
Who is most likely to leave the laundry in the dryer?
Who knows the most celebrities?
Who is most likely to have a lead role in a major movie?
Who is most likely to be a New York Times best-selling author?
Who is the biggest daredevil?
Who is most likely to end up on a reality TV show?
Who is most likely to get into a fight in public?
Who hates spiders the most?
Who is the unluckiest person in the group?
Who has the biggest secret?
Who has the most impressive collection of funny videos?
Who has the most impressive collection of TikToks?
Who is most likely to be an influencer?
Who buys the best holiday gifts?
Who is most likely to start their own business?
Who is most likely to join an MLM?
Who is most likely to quit their job?
Who is most likely to move out of the country on a whim?
Who eats the most junk food?
Who is always late?
Who has the worst Wifi password?
Who is most likely to rob a bank?
Who is most likely to send their food back at a restaurant?
Who was most likely voted class clown?
Who has the most retirement savings?
Who is the most opinionated?
Who is the worst cook?
Who has the most unnecessary clutter?
Who is most likely to wake up early in the morning?
Who hasn’t read a book since high school?
Who is the least likely to make a spontaneous trip?
Who is the least likely to get a haircut?
Who has the biggest bookworm?
Who is the biggest music lover?
Who is most likely to fall asleep anywhere?
Who is the best at doing impressions?
Who is most likely to fall asleep anywhere?
Who has the biggest recipe collection?
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Good Paranoia Questions for Friends
Who is most likely to spill a secret?
Who would you trust with your phone password?
Who is the best liar in the group?
Who knows the most gossip?
Who would you want as an ally in a game of survival?
Who is most likely to cancel plans at the last minute?
Who has the worst hygiene of the group?
Who would catfish someone?
Who has the best sense of humor?
Who is the easiest person to get along with in the group?
Who is the “mom” or “dad” of the group?
Who is the most trustworthy in the group?
Who is most likely to help someone if they’re stuck on the side of the road?
Who is the least likely to do something impulsive?
Who is most likely to leave another friend with the tab?
Who is the least likely to suggest plans?
Who always brings plates and napkins to a cookout instead of food?
Who owns the most ugly Christmas sweaters?
Who leaves their Christmas lights on all year round?
Who is the biggest show-off?
Who is most likely to plan a surprise party for someone?
Who has the biggest collection of inside jokes?
Who is most likely to start a group chat?
Who has the most creative way of staying in touch with long-distance friends?
Who is the best at staying in touch with long-distance friends?
Who is the best friend in the group?
Funny Paranoia Questions
Who is most likely to eat the last slice of pizza?
Who has the worst dance moves?
Who is the biggest procrastinator?
Who has the most embarrassing Spotify playlists?
Who is most likely to trip over their own feet?
Who is most likely to spill their drink all over the table?
Who would make the worst mime?
Who still tells Dad jokes (and laughs)?
Who thinks pineapple belongs on pizza?
Who is most likely to break an appliance?
Who is most likely to clog the toilet?
Who pees in the pool?
Who is the easiest to prank?
Who is most likely to laugh so hard they pee their pants?
Who is most likely to get spit on by a camel at the zoo?
Who never wears matching socks?
Who is most likely to blame passing gas on someone else?
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Paranoia Questions for Kids
Who is the best at hiding secrets?
Who would you trust to keep a surprise party a secret?
Who is the most honest in the group?
Who knows the most fun jokes?
Who would you want as a partner in a treasure hunt?
Who is most likely to be the teacher’s pet?
Who gets the best grades in school?
Who is the best at making new friends?
Who has the craziest hairdo?
Who is the fastest runner in the group?
Who is most likely to tell their teacher the dog ate their homework?
Who has the most stuffed animals?
Who is the best at solving puzzles?
Who is the best at telling jokes?
Who has the most sparkly accessories?
Who is the best at drawing cartoons?
Who has the best imagination?
Who is the best at building with blocks?
Who has the most favorite books?
Who is the best at playing dress-up?
Who has the most silly faces?
Who is the best at playing tag?
Who has the most toys?
Who is the best at singing silly songs?
Who is the best at playing board games?
Who is the best at making slime?
Who has the most favorite cartoons?
Who is the best at riding a bike?
Who has the best game ideas?
Who is the best at playing soccer?
Who has the most impressive collection of seashells?
Who is the best at telling scary stories?
Who has the most colorful pencils?
Who makes the best LEGO designs?
Who has the most favorite superheroes?
Who is most likely to skip class?
Who’s favorite superhero is Spiderman?
Who’s favorite superhero is Batman?
Who’s favorite superhero is Superman?
Who eats the most candy?
Who’s favorite candy is chocolate?
Deep Paranoia Game Questions
Who is hiding a major life change?
Who has a secret talent?
Who is struggling with a personal issue?
Who has a hidden agenda?
Who is not what they seem?
Who is most likely to have kids first?
Who is most likely to get married first?
Who is most likely to get married last?
Who is most likely to eavesdrop on a conversation?
Who exaggerates the most?
Who is the most respectful?
Who is the most dramatic person?
Who is the smartest person in the group?
Who is most likely to cheat during a game?
Who has the highest salary?
Who is afraid of the dark?
Who would make the best lawyer?
Who would make the best TV show host?
Who is a master manipulator?
Who is the biggest troublemaker in the group?
Who is the biggest rebel?
Who is more likely to scam people?
Who has the most creative ways to avoid responsibility?
Who talks about people behind their backs the most?
Who is the deepest thinker?
Who is in the wrong career?
Who pretends to be something they’re not?
Who has the best poker face?
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Clean Paranoia Questions
Who is the most organized person in the group?
Who has the best memory?
Who is the most competitive?
Who has the most creative ideas?
Who is the most empathetic listener?
Who is most likely to get stage fright?
Who is most likely to travel around the world?
Who knows all the words to every popular Christmas song?
Who has the worst sense of direction?
Who is most likely to write a thank you card after getting a present?
Who has the biggest collection?
Who drinks the most coffee?
Who has watched the most Disney movies?
Who is most likely to be recognized for kindness?
Who is the most likely to get lost even with a GPS?
Dirty Paranoia Questions
Who has the most scandalous crush?
Who has the wildest "hall pass"?
Who is the most likely to go skinny dipping?
Who is most likely to not let other people look through their phone's photos?
Who is the most likely to read books categorized as "smut"?
Who is most likely to go streaking?
Who is most likely to have the nicest undergarments?
Who has the biggest lingerie collection?
Who would likely win a dirty version of "Never Have I Ever"?
Who would win in a kissing contest?
Who has the most outrageous flirting techniques?
Who has the most scandalous text messages?
'Who's the Worst At' Questions
Who's the worst at keeping secrets?
Who's the worst at lying?
Who's the worst at hiding their true feelings?
Who's the worst at making decisions?
Who's the worst at keeping a straight face?
Who’s the worst at working out?
Who’s the worst at keeping plans?
Who’s the worst at DIY projects?
Who’s the worst at singing?
Who’s the worst at driving?
Who’s the worst at cooking?
Who’s the worst at making up stories?
Who’s the worst at playing video games?
Who’s the worst at playing cards?
Who has the worst luck?
Who’s the worst at keeping plants alive?
Who’s the worst at cleaning their house?
Who’s the worst at staying organized at work?
Who’s the worst at staying on top of their school assignments?
Who’s the worst at public speaking?
Who’s the worst at dating?
Who’s the worst at staying committed in a relationship?
Who’s the worst at baking?
Who’s the worst at saying what they mean?
Who’s the worst at finding things on sale?
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