Never have I ever: 100 questions to play with friends

Updated on October 2, 2026 · 7 min read

In short

One player names something they have never done, and those who have done it own up. Here are the rules, three ways to play (with fingers, points or as a drinking game) and 100 statements sorted by theme, playable right on the page.

3–20 players
15–45 min
Nothing needed
With or without alcohol

Contents

The rules of never have I ever
Three ways to play
40 classic "never have I ever"
20 "never have I ever" about travel and parties
20 "never have I ever" about love
20 spicier "never have I ever"
Mistakes to avoid
Frequently asked questions
Never have I ever with Partizo

"Never have I ever" is the perfect game to learn surprising things about your friends. A player names something they've never done; anyone who has done it owns up. The rules fit in one sentence, and the revelations start from the first round. Here's how to play and 100 statements sorted by theme.

The rules of never have I ever

Players sit in a circle.
Taking turns, each player says a sentence that starts with "Never have I ever…", for example "Never have I ever missed a flight".
Everyone who has done that thing shows it: they take a sip, put a finger down or score a point, depending on the version.
Move on to the next player.

The funniest part isn't the sentence but what comes next: everyone wants to ask "When? With whom?". Leave time for the stories.

Three ways to play

With fingers

Each player starts with ten fingers up. Each time a statement applies to them, they put one down. The first player with no fingers left loses. It's the simplest version, with no alcohol and no equipment.

With points

Each confession scores a point. At the end, you find out who in the group has "done it all". This version works well with colleagues or family, with statements chosen accordingly.

The drinking version

Anyone who has done the thing takes a sip. Keep the amounts small, and remember that any sip can be replaced with a soft drink: nobody has to drink to play.

40 classic "never have I ever"

Never have I ever missed a train or a plane.
Never have I ever lied about my age.
Never have I ever pretended to be sick to skip school or work.
Never have I ever cracked a phone screen.
Never have I ever sung at the top of my lungs in the shower.
Never have I ever forgotten a loved one's birthday.
Never have I ever binge-watched a whole series in a weekend.
Never have I ever fallen over in public.
Never have I ever talked to myself in the street.
Never have I ever eaten food that fell on the floor.
Never have I ever done karaoke.
Never have I ever slept more than twelve hours straight.
Never have I ever lost my keys more than once in the same week.
Never have I ever copied someone during a test.
Never have I ever cried at a cartoon.
Never have I ever sent a message to the wrong person.
Never have I ever pretended to know a song.
Never have I ever dyed my hair a weird colour.
Never have I ever been stuck in a lift.
Never have I ever won something on a scratch card.
Never have I ever laughed at a joke I didn't get.
Never have I ever called a teacher "mum" or "dad".
Never have I ever eaten something out of date without noticing.
Never have I ever locked my keys in a car or in my home.
Never have I ever pulled an all-nighter.
Never have I ever forgotten someone's name right after they told me.
Never have I ever said "you too" to a waiter who said "enjoy your meal".
Never have I ever dreamt that my teeth were falling out.
Never have I ever made a fake account on social media.
Never have I ever dropped my phone in the toilet.
Never have I ever been sent out of class.
Never have I ever listened to the same song more than ten times in a row.
Never have I ever ordered takeaway twice in the same day.
Never have I ever had a fit of giggles at the wrong moment.
Never have I ever read an app's terms and conditions.
Never have I ever cut my own hair.
Never have I ever queued for more than an hour for something.
Never have I ever tried a recipe I saw online, and failed.
Never have I ever pretended to be on the phone to avoid someone.
Never have I ever said "I'll be there in five minutes" while still at home.

Mistakes to avoid

Targeting one person: a statement written to trap one friend works once, not three times. Keep statements that concern everyone.
Forgetting your audience: spicy statements don't belong with family or colleagues. Pick your list before you start.
Forcing confessions: the game reveals things, but everyone is free not to tell the story behind it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Never Have I Ever?

In turn, a player says "Never have I ever…" followed by something they have never done. Those who have done it put a finger down, score a point or take a sip, depending on the version.

How many players do you need?

From three players up to about twenty. The bigger the group, the more confessions, and the more stories to tell.

Can you play without alcohol?

Yes, the finger version is the most common: everyone starts with ten fingers up and puts one down for each confession. The first with no fingers left loses.

Never have I ever with Partizo

In the Partizo app, Freestyle mixes "never have I ever", votes, duels and dares. The phone draws the cards and picks the players: all you have to do is read. The Classic mode is free; other modes are available with Premium.

For a change, try our 100 truth or dare questions and dares too.