This or That for meetings that need instant energy
Fast everyday two-choice prompts — coffee or tea, remote or office, morning or afternoon. The lightest way to get a room participating in seconds.
How it works
- 1Create a room and share one link in the meeting chat.
- 2Everyone joins with a nickname from their phone or laptop.
- 3Answer A or B on everyday preferences, then watch the split reveal.
Try it out
Sample questions
A quick look at the kind of prompts in this game.
Coffee or tea to start the day?
Meetings in the morning or meetings in the afternoon?
Remote work or in-office work?
Window seat or aisle seat?
Facilitation guide
Timing and group size
Timing guide
A quick opener or transition
A short meeting warm-up
Offsites, classrooms, and team events
Group size guide
Invite quick explanations after surprising splits.
Run 5-8 rounds and discuss only the closest votes.
Screen share results and keep the pace host-led.
Host guide
Host playbook: running This or That
This or That is the lightest format here: everyday preferences, two options, results in seconds. It is built for the moments when a full game would be too much, such as daily standups, morning syncs, and quick resets.
Download the one-page This or That host script (PDF)Free to print and share: steps, what to say, and a score sheet.
How a round works
The host creates a room and shares the link. Each round shows a quick either-or choice, like coffee or tea. Everyone taps one option on their own device, and the host reveals how the room split. There is no scoring because there is no correct answer.
Why it works as a standup opener
Because the questions are about everyday habits rather than hypothetical dilemmas, people answer almost instantly. That makes it easy to fit one or two rounds before a standup without eating into the agenda.
Hosting tips
- Run one to three rounds for a daily meeting and five to eight for a longer sync.
- Only comment on the surprising splits. A 50/50 result or a very lopsided one is worth a sentence; the rest can pass silently.
- Let the team suggest the next question from their own life. A question about your own team always lands better than a generic one.
- Keep the pace host-led in large rooms: screen share the results and keep discussion in chat.
When to pick something else
If you want a bit more thinking, switch to Would You Rather, which asks about hypothetical dilemmas. If you want a right answer and a scoreboard, use Trivia Rush.
Want more ideas and a longer walkthrough? Read This or That questions for work.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a This or That game for work meetings?
It is a fast two-choice poll where everyone picks a preference — like coffee or tea — and the room instantly sees the split. It needs zero explanation and works as a 2-3 minute opener.
Is This or That different from Would You Rather?
Yes. Would You Rather asks about hypothetical dilemmas, while This or That uses everyday, real-life preferences. It is lighter and faster, which makes it ideal for daily standups and quick resets.
How many people can play This or That?
Rooms comfortably support 2 to 50 players. Everyone votes at the same time from their own device, so large calls stay responsive.
Do players need an account?
No. Players join with a nickname only. No downloads, no sign-ups, and no accounts.