300 conversation starters for friends

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What advice would you give someone thinking about a lesson from traveling that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a hobby that surprised you that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a memory of a rainy day that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking 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 favorite way to welcome someone that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a tradition you invented that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a meal you still remember in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?

Easy openers

What would you tell a friend about a discovery on a walk that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story 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 conversation that changed a plan that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a song tied to a place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a favorite way to spend an hour that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a lesson from traveling in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a favorite season in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a change of perspective that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a song tied to a place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a piece of advice you actually used that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a good recommendation that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite way to welcome someone that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a small act of kindness that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a conversation that changed a plan that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a memory of a rainy day in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a moment of teamwork that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a hobby that surprised you that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about an ordinary object with a story that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a book you would happily lend that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking 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 song tied to a place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate 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 small act of kindness that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a useful mistake that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate 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 favorite quiet place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good weekend ritual that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a change of perspective in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a small adventure close to home that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a project you finished that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a tradition you invented that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a project you paused that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a hobby that surprised you that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a conversation that changed a plan that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an ordinary object with a story that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a book you would happily lend in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a good recommendation in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a hobby that surprised you in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a tiny celebration that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a challenge you enjoyed that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a pleasant surprise that would help a new friend get to know you?

Everyday surprises

What is a small thing you appreciate about a useful question that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a useful mistake that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a good weekend ritual in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a favorite quiet place 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 quiet place that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember 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 place that made you curious that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a favorite way to spend an hour that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a moment of teamwork that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a habit that saves you time that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a surprising thing you could say about an idea you wrote down that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a comforting routine that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about an idea you wrote down that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a small adventure close to home that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a game you keep returning to that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a thing you repaired in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a useful mistake in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a tiny celebration in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a useful mistake that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a favorite way to welcome someone that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a pleasant surprise that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a creative gift that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a tradition you invented that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a moment of teamwork in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a memory of a rainy day that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a project you paused that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about an ordinary object with a story that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a piece of advice you actually used that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you tell a friend about a moment of teamwork that would help a new friend get to know you?
How would you describe a creative gift in three words that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking 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 project you paused that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would you like to understand better about a tiny celebration that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about an idea you wrote down that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a useful mistake that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a meal you still remember that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a favorite season that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a challenge you enjoyed that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is one detail you remember about a thing you repaired that would help a new friend get to know you?
What would make a good story about a lesson from traveling that would help a new friend get to know you?
What question would you ask someone about a skill you want to share that would help a new friend get to know you?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a tradition you invented that would help a new friend get to know you?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a moment of teamwork 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.