300 conversation starters for friends

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What would you tell a friend about a favorite way to spend an hour that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a small adventure close to home that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a pleasant surprise that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a lesson from traveling that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a small act of kindness that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite season that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a surprising collection that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small adventure close to home that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a dream day out that would help a new friend get to know you?

Little adventures

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a tradition you invented that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a small adventure close to home that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a change of perspective that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a surprising collection that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a conversation that changed a plan that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a game you keep returning to that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a pleasant surprise that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a place that made you curious that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a challenge you enjoyed in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a hobby that surprised you that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a moment of teamwork that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you learned slowly that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about an ordinary object with a story that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a new thing you tried that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful mistake that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a memory of a rainy day that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a memory of a rainy day that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a book you would happily lend that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite way to spend an hour that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a change of perspective that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a new thing you tried that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a meal you still remember that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a surprising collection that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a game you keep returning to that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a skill you learned slowly that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a skill you learned slowly that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a conversation that changed a plan that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about an ordinary object with a story that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a discovery on a walk that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?

Good stories

What advice would you give someone thinking about a dream day out that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a meal you still remember that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a piece of advice you actually used that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a change of perspective that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a dream day out that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a game you keep returning to that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a song tied to a place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a book you would happily lend that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a discovery on a walk that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a change of perspective that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a meal you still remember that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a good weekend ritual that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a place that made you curious that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite way to welcome someone that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a discovery on a walk that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a lesson from traveling that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a challenge you enjoyed that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a lesson from traveling that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a piece of advice you actually used in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a skill you want to share in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a small act of kindness in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a piece of advice you actually used that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you learned slowly that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an idea you wrote down that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a pleasant surprise in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a game you keep returning to that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a surprising collection that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a meal you still remember that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a book you would happily lend that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a useful question that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite quiet place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a favorite quiet place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a hobby that surprised you that would help a new friend get to know you?

How to play with friends

Pick a question, answer at your own pace, and ask a follow-up that interests you. The aim is conversation, not a score. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

Let's play

A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

How do you play conversation starters with friends?

Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated general. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.