This or Thatonline icebreaker game
This or That is a free online questions game for work where teammates choose privately between two work-safe options and see the final split after the round.
2–4 min
Typical game
2–12 players
No login needed
How it works
- 1
- Share the room link and wait while the rest of the team joins.
- 2
- Choose one option privately. The round lasts 20 seconds.
- 3
- The split appears at reveal, and everyone who voted earns participation points. The next prompt follows.
Best for
New teams and meetings that need a low-pressure warm-up in two to four minutes.
Example round
The room chooses between morning focus and afternoon focus. Teammates vote privately, and the split appears when the round ends, with room for one optional comment before the next question.
Sample work-safe This or That questions
- Morning focus or afternoon focus?
- Plan first or prototype first?
- Chat message or quick call?
- Mountains or beach?
- Sweet snack or salty snack?
- Demo early or polish longer?
- Music or silence?
- One big goal or three small goals?
- Written update or live stand-up?
- Deep-work morning or meeting-free afternoon?
- Whiteboard or shared document?
- Camera on or camera optional?
- Pair first or investigate solo first?
- Feedback in writing or feedback in conversation?
- Detailed agenda or flexible outline?
- Small release or big launch?
- Fix a rough edge or add a new capability?
- Customer story or product metric?
- Start early or finish late?
- Coffee or tea?
- City break or nature escape?
- Book or podcast?
- Board game or movie night?
- Sunrise or sunset?
Facilitation and accessibility
- Keep playful questions moving. Pause when a work-style split gives the team something useful to discuss.
- Write both options with matching tone and detail so neither seems like the expected answer before anyone has a chance to vote.
- Anyone can skip a choice without explaining it.
- With a new team, choose prompts that stand on their own and leave personal history out.
Variations
- Rapid round: run six light questions back to back.
- Working-style round: choose one unexpected split about focus, feedback, or communication, then ask for optional context.
- Hybrid round: everyone votes through one room link.
Keep it work-safe
Choose preferences, harmless habits, or work styles. Leave out identity, health, family, finances, alcohol, politics, religion, and false choices about ability.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play This or That with a team?
A room shows two options. Teammates vote privately, and the group sees the split before the next question begins.
Should the team discuss every vote?
No. Keep playful prompts moving, then pause for a split that offers useful work context or an optional story.
Is This or That good for a new team?
Yes. Neutral, work-safe prompts let new teammates join with little pressure and no need to share personal details.
What makes a safe This or That question?
Offer two acceptable choices that are easy to skip. Keep sensitive topics such as identity, health, family, money, and beliefs out of the round.
Start a retro with an ice breaker
Warm up the team, then move into a shared retrospective with voting, timers, and clear next steps.