The game of 21 Questions is a simple and fun conversation game played to get to know people better. Here's how to play:
- You need at least two people.
- One person thinks of something or someone, or in some versions, players take turns answering questions about themselves.
- The other player(s) ask a series of up to 21 questions to figure out what or who the person is thinking of or to learn more about that person.
- Questions are usually yes/no in some versions, or open-ended in others.
- Play variations include:
- Two-person mode: players take turns asking and answering questions until 21 questions are asked.
- Group mode: one person is in the "hot seat" answering questions from the group until 21 questions are reached, then the next person takes a turn.
- Ricochet style: in a group, questions are passed from one person to another sequentially, with each answering and asking a new question.
- Rapid fire: one person answers all 21 questions in a row, then roles switch.
- The game encourages honesty and choosing questions appropriate to the setting.
- It is a great way to start conversations, learn about others, and have fun.
Examples of questions include personal, fun, hypothetical, or deep questions to keep the conversation interesting. This basic overview and the popular ways to play 21 Questions offer flexibility for different group sizes and settings.
