Most likely to is a pointing game. Someone reads “Who is most likely to…”, everyone points at the person who fits best, and the person with the most fingers on them takes the title. The 100 questions above are grouped from funny to kind. Every group except “Love and dating” works with children.
How to play
You need at least four people. More is better; eight to twelve is a lively table.
- Sit in a circle so everyone can see everyone.
- One person reads a question aloud.
- Count “one, two, three” and everyone points at once. You can point at yourself.
- Whoever has the most fingers pointing at them takes the title. They can explain why the group is right, or argue that it’s wrong.
- Pass the reading to the next person.
There’s no winner in the basic game. The laughing comes from hearing why five people picked the same person.
If you want points
Give one point to each player who gets the most votes in a round. After 20 questions, the person with the most points is crowned “most likely to anything”. Points make the game faster and less chatty, so keep them for groups who like a contest.
Keeping it kind
A title is fun when the person would happily repeat it. “Most likely to fall asleep anywhere” is a joke; “most likely to stay single” can sting. Before you start, glance over the group you’re using and skip anything that touches a sore spot for someone present, such as a recent breakup, a job loss or a health problem.
The person chosen can always say “skip that one” and the group moves on. With children, let them take turns reading, and make sure every child gets picked for something kind before the game ends.
Other ways to play
- Paper vote: everyone writes a name on paper and the reader tallies them. Good for shy groups.
- Family reunion version: after each vote, ask an older relative which family member would have won the title a generation ago, and why. The family reunion storytelling guide has more ideas for big gatherings.
- Whisper version: for more suspense, try paranoia, where only one person hears the question.
For a game where one person answers rapid questions instead, see hot seat questions.