Survey Questions & Answers
96 survey questions we wrote for Family Feud-style game nights, each with a ranked answer board, suggested points and a note for the host. They are free to use at parties, in classrooms and at team events.
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Eight lists of twelve boards each, written for a specific occasion or crowd.
How the points on these boards work
On a television survey show, the points are the number of people out of a hundred who gave each answer. We have not surveyed anyone for these lists. We wrote each question, listed the answers we expect a room to say from most to least likely, and gave them suggested points that add up to 100.
The weighting follows the shape that makes a board fun to play: one answer most people think of first, two or three solid middle answers, and one or two that are hard to find. If your group disagrees with a ranking, change it. The game works with any points as long as the host announces them before the round.
The online game is separate from these lists. Its classic mode draws on its own bank of survey boards, and its Custom mode generates a board on any topic you type.
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Sample boards from each list
Points are suggested values that add up to 100 per board. We chose them ourselves; they are not survey results.
Christmas
Name something that goes missing just when you need to wrap presents.
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- 1.Tape44 pts
- 2.Scissors27 pts
- 3.Gift tags12 pts
- 4.Wrapping paper9 pts
- 5.A pen5 pts
- 6.Ribbon3 pts
Host note: A strong opener. Everyone has hunted for the tape on Christmas Eve, so the top answer lands in seconds and the room warms up.
Name a job someone in the family gets stuck with every Christmas.
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- 1.Cooking dinner34 pts
- 2.Washing up24 pts
- 3.Untangling the lights16 pts
- 4.Wrapping presents12 pts
- 5.Assembling toys8 pts
- 6.Driving relatives6 pts
Host note: Expect players to answer with a pointed look at a relative. Accept any wording that names the same job.
Name something a kid does to prove they have been good just before Christmas.
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- 1.Tidies their room31 pts
- 2.Helps with chores24 pts
- 3.Goes to bed on time17 pts
- 4.Is nice to a sibling14 pts
- 5.Eats their vegetables8 pts
- 6.Writes to Santa6 pts
Host note: Let the youngest player on each team answer first. Children know this board better than the adults do.
Halloween
Name a costume you can make from things already in your closet.
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- 1.Ghost36 pts
- 2.Cowboy17 pts
- 3.Pirate15 pts
- 4.Zombie13 pts
- 5.Tourist10 pts
- 6.Scarecrow9 pts
Host note: The bedsheet ghost wins easily. After that the board is flat, so every remaining answer is a real guess.
Name the candy kids trade away first.
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- 1.Candy corn30 pts
- 2.Raisins24 pts
- 3.Black licorice19 pts
- 4.Hard candy12 pts
- 5.Mints9 pts
- 6.Lollipops6 pts
Host note: This starts arguments, because somebody in the room always loves the candy everyone else trades away.
Name something that makes a house look haunted.
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- 1.Cobwebs28 pts
- 2.Broken windows21 pts
- 3.A creaky door17 pts
- 4.An overgrown yard15 pts
- 5.Flickering lights12 pts
- 6.Peeling paint7 pts
Host note: A good board for a full round: six clear answers, and none of them is obscure.
Thanksgiving
Name a dish that runs out first at Thanksgiving dinner.
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- 1.Mashed potatoes31 pts
- 2.Stuffing24 pts
- 3.Rolls16 pts
- 4.Mac and cheese13 pts
- 5.Gravy10 pts
- 6.Pie6 pts
Host note: Every family believes its own answer is the universal one. Expect a debate before the first guess.
Name something the cook yells from the kitchen on Thanksgiving.
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- 1."Dinner's ready!"29 pts
- 2."Get out of my kitchen!"24 pts
- 3."Who's setting the table?"17 pts
- 4."Don't touch that!"14 pts
- 5."Is the oven on?"9 pts
- 6."I need help!"7 pts
Host note: Best played with the actual cook on one of the teams. Judge on meaning, since nobody will say the exact phrase.
Name something people do after Thanksgiving dinner.
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- 1.Take a nap38 pts
- 2.Watch football24 pts
- 3.Wash the dishes14 pts
- 4.Eat pie11 pts
- 5.Go for a walk8 pts
- 6.Play games5 pts
Host note: A good Face-Off question. The top answer is obvious to most people and quick to say.
For Kids
Name something you would pack for a sleepover.
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- 1.Pajamas30 pts
- 2.A pillow22 pts
- 3.A toothbrush17 pts
- 4.A stuffed animal14 pts
- 5.A sleeping bag11 pts
- 6.Snacks6 pts
Host note: Every answer is something a child has packed, so even the youngest player can score.
Name an excuse for not doing your homework.
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- 1.The dog ate it31 pts
- 2.I forgot25 pts
- 3.I left it at school17 pts
- 4.I was sick12 pts
- 5.It was too hard9 pts
- 6.I had no pencil6 pts
Host note: Teachers love this board. Ask the class which excuse they think works least well.
Name something that is more fun in the rain.
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- 1.Jumping in puddles46 pts
- 2.Playing in the mud18 pts
- 3.Watching a movie inside14 pts
- 4.Playing soccer10 pts
- 5.Catching raindrops7 pts
- 6.Building a fort indoors5 pts
Host note: The top answer is worth almost half the board. Use this one when a team needs a quick win.
For Work
Name something people say at the start of a video call.
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- 1."Can you hear me?"37 pts
- 2."You're on mute"26 pts
- 3."Can you see my screen?"15 pts
- 4."Let's give it a minute"10 pts
- 5."Sorry I'm late"8 pts
- 6."Who just joined?"4 pts
Host note: The ideal first board for a remote team. Someone will say one of the answers by accident before the round starts.
Name something that disappears from the office fridge.
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- 1.Someone's lunch41 pts
- 2.Milk20 pts
- 3.Yogurt13 pts
- 4.Leftover cake11 pts
- 5.Drinks9 pts
- 6.Salad dressing6 pts
Host note: A harmless way to raise a real complaint. Do not ask who took the lunch.
Name a reason a meeting runs over.
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- 1.Someone keeps talking33 pts
- 2.It started late22 pts
- 3.Technical problems16 pts
- 4.There was no agenda14 pts
- 5.It went off topic10 pts
- 6.Too many questions5 pts
Host note: Useful before a planning session. The board doubles as a list of things to avoid.
Food & Drink
Name a food that tastes better the next day.
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- 1.Pizza33 pts
- 2.Chili19 pts
- 3.Lasagna17 pts
- 4.Curry13 pts
- 5.Stew11 pts
- 6.Fried rice7 pts
Host note: Cold-pizza fans answer before the question is finished. The rest of the board depends on what your players cook at home.
Name something people put on toast.
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- 1.Butter38 pts
- 2.Jam23 pts
- 3.Peanut butter15 pts
- 4.Avocado11 pts
- 5.Eggs8 pts
- 6.Honey5 pts
Host note: Simple enough for children and still competitive for adults. A reliable opening board.
Name a food that is impossible to eat neatly.
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- 1.Tacos26 pts
- 2.Spaghetti22 pts
- 3.Ribs17 pts
- 4.A burger14 pts
- 5.Corn on the cob12 pts
- 6.Chicken wings9 pts
Host note: There is no dominant answer, so teams collect strikes quickly. Good for a steal.
Animals
Name an animal that would be terrible at hide-and-seek.
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- 1.Elephant34 pts
- 2.Giraffe27 pts
- 3.Peacock12 pts
- 4.Flamingo10 pts
- 5.Rooster9 pts
- 6.Skunk8 pts
Host note: Children get the top two at once. The lower answers need a reason, so ask players to explain their guess.
Name something a dog does that would be rude if a person did it.
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- 1.Sniffs strangers31 pts
- 2.Begs for food22 pts
- 3.Barks at visitors16 pts
- 4.Licks faces14 pts
- 5.Jumps on guests11 pts
- 6.Steals food off plates6 pts
Host note: Dog owners dominate this board. Balance the teams so each one has at least one.
Name something a cat knocks off a table.
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- 1.A glass of water37 pts
- 2.A pen17 pts
- 3.A phone14 pts
- 4.A plant13 pts
- 5.Keys10 pts
- 6.A mug9 pts
Host note: Cat owners will name the exact object their own cat destroyed. Accept anything that matches a board answer.
Couples
Name something couples argue about in the car.
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- 1.Directions34 pts
- 2.Driving too fast22 pts
- 3.The music16 pts
- 4.The temperature12 pts
- 5.Running late10 pts
- 6.Where to park6 pts
Host note: Start here. Every couple recognises at least three of the answers.
Name something one partner always steals from the other.
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- 1.The blanket37 pts
- 2.Fries off the plate24 pts
- 3.A hoodie16 pts
- 4.The phone charger11 pts
- 5.The remote8 pts
- 6.The good pillow4 pts
Host note: Expect accusations across the table. The accused partner should answer next.
Name a first-date activity.
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- 1.Dinner37 pts
- 2.Coffee22 pts
- 3.A movie17 pts
- 4.A walk10 pts
- 5.Mini golf8 pts
- 6.Bowling6 pts
Host note: Follow up by asking each couple what they did on their own first date.
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