Fantasy Would You Rather Questions: 50 Dragon and Magic Picks

October 2026  ·  50 questions

These fantasy would you rather questions drop your group into a world of dragons, spells, quests and enchanted kingdoms, and ask them to choose how they would survive it. No movie or book series required: every question below is set in an original magic world, so anyone at the table can play.

That last point matters more than it sounds. A lot of "fantasy" question lists are really quizzes about one franchise in disguise, and the person who never read the books spends the whole round guessing. Here the only thing a player needs is an imagination. Would you ride the dragon or befriend it? Live in the floating castle or the tree city? Carry the cursed sword or the honest wooden staff? The answers say a surprising amount about how people think, and the "why" behind each choice is usually the best part.

The 50 questions are grouped into five realms so you can pick a theme for the night, or read straight down the list. After the list you will find ways to play, a table for matching questions to your group, mistakes that flatten the fun, and a short FAQ.

The 50 Fantasy Would You Rather Questions

Dragons and Magical Creatures

• Would you rather ride a dragon that can only fly at night, or a giant eagle that can only fly during the day?
• Would you rather have a baby dragon that sneezes sparks, or a unicorn that refuses to walk in mud?
• Would you rather be able to speak to every animal in the forest, or understand every magical creature but no ordinary ones?
• Would you rather have a griffin that guards your house, or a phoenix that wakes you up every morning with a song?
• Would you rather befriend a grumpy troll who guards a bridge, or a cheerful goblin who borrows your things without asking?
• Would you rather tame a sea serpent and sail anywhere, or tame a stone golem and never lose a fight?
• Would you rather have a dragon that hoards books, or a dragon that hoards socks?
• Would you rather be followed everywhere by a tiny talking fox, or by a giant silent wolf?
• Would you rather share your home with a family of polite pixies, or one very messy house elf who cooks amazing soup?
• Would you rather discover a dragon egg that might hatch in a hundred years, or a dragon egg that hatches tomorrow with no instructions?

Spells, Wizards and Wands

• Would you rather know one spell that works perfectly every time, or a hundred spells that work about half the time?
• Would you rather be able to cast spells only by singing, or only by drawing them in the air?
• Would you rather have a wand that chooses your spells for you, or a spellbook written in a language you have to learn?
• Would you rather be the most powerful wizard in a tiny village, or the least powerful wizard in the grand academy?
• Would you rather turn anything into gold once a year, or turn anything into cake whenever you like?
• Would you rather have a magic cloak that makes you invisible but very itchy, or magic boots that let you run fast but squeak loudly?
• Would you rather be able to freeze time for ten seconds, or rewind time by ten seconds?
• Would you rather learn magic from a strict but brilliant teacher, or teach yourself from a library that rearranges itself every night?
• Would you rather have every spell you cast glow bright pink, or have every spell you cast make a loud honking noise?
• Would you rather brew potions that taste wonderful but work slowly, or potions that work instantly but taste like old socks?

Quests and Adventures

• Would you rather go on a quest with a map that lies sometimes, or with a guide who never stops talking?
• Would you rather cross an enchanted desert where it is always noon, or a haunted forest where it is always midnight?
• Would you rather solve a riddle from a sphinx to pass, or win a game of chess against a stone knight?
• Would you rather carry a sword that is too heavy to swing, or a shield that is too small to hide behind?
• Would you rather travel with a loyal but clumsy squire, or a skilled but sarcastic one?
• Would you rather search for a lost crown, or search for a lost recipe that can end any war?
• Would you rather have a quest that takes one dangerous week, or one perfectly safe but very boring year?
• Would you rather fight a dragon with your wits, or outrun it on horseback?
• Would you rather have a magic compass that points to what you need, or one that points to what you want?
• Would you rather finish your quest and become a legend no one remembers your face for, or come home quietly with one good friend you made on the road?

Kingdoms, Castles and Royal Life

• Would you rather live in a castle that floats above the clouds, or a city built inside giant trees?
• Would you rather be the ruler of a tiny peaceful kingdom, or the royal advisor to a huge noisy one?
• Would you rather have a castle with a secret passage in every room, or a castle with a library that has every book ever written?
• Would you rather live in an underwater palace, or an ice palace on a mountain peak?
• Would you rather be crowned for your bravery, or for your kindness?
• Would you rather host a royal feast every night, or have one magical festival a year that lasts a whole week?
• Would you rather have a court jester who is actually hilarious, or a court wizard who is actually helpful?
• Would you rather live in a kingdom where it always rains candy, or one where it always snows in summer?
• Would you rather be a knight who guards the gate, or a royal mapmaker who explores the edges of the world?
• Would you rather inherit a haunted castle with friendly ghosts, or a brand-new castle with no history at all?

Curses, Charms and Tricky Choices

• Would you rather be cursed to speak only in rhymes, or cursed to sneeze glitter every time you tell a fib?
• Would you rather turn into a frog every Tuesday, or turn into a cat whenever someone says your name?
• Would you rather find a genie who grants three tiny wishes, or a fairy godparent who grants one big wish with a catch?
• Would you rather have an enchanted mirror that always tells the truth, or a magic diary that writes back?
• Would you rather be able to talk to trees, or be able to talk to the wind?
• Would you rather fall asleep for a hundred years and wake up in the future, or stay awake for a hundred years without aging?
• Would you rather have a lucky charm that works only on Mondays, or a lucky charm that works every day but only for small things?
• Would you rather drink from a fountain that gives you wisdom, or a fountain that gives you courage?
• Would you rather have a shadow that is a separate friend, or a reflection that sometimes waves first?
• Would you rather live in a fantasy world forever with no way home, or visit it for one perfect day and never go back?

How to Play These Fantasy Questions

The simplest way: one person reads a question, everyone picks a side at the same time, and then each player gives a one-sentence reason. That is the whole game, and it works for two people at a kitchen table or twenty in a classroom.

A few ways to dress it up for a fantasy night:

• Quest mode. Turn the list into a journey. Players start at "the village" (question 1) and must "travel" through each realm. Every time the group splits evenly, the party gets a "treasure" (a point on a scoreboard). See how many treasures your group collects before reaching the castle.
• Royal court. One player is crowned ruler for the round. They read the question, everyone else answers, and the ruler picks the most convincing reason. The winner takes the crown for the next question.
• Two-sided castle. Name one side of the room "the dragon tower" and the other "the wizard tower." Players walk to the side that matches their answer. This gets people moving, which is great for kids or a sleepy group after dinner.
• Write your own realm. After ten questions, each player invents one new question set in the same world. You will be amazed how fast people build a whole kingdom together.

If you would rather not read from a list at all, the would you rather game on wouldyouratheronline.com deals questions one at a time, so the host gets to play too.

Matching Questions to Your Group

Not every realm suits every crowd. Here is a quick guide to picking where to start.

Group	Best realm to start with	Why it works
Young kids with parents	Dragons and Magical Creatures	Pets, animals and silly sneezes are easy to picture
Classroom	Spells, Wizards and Wands	Great for "explain your reason" writing or speaking practice
Family game night	Kingdoms, Castles and Royal Life	Everyone has an opinion about where they would live
Teens and adults	Quests and Adventures	Choices about risk, loyalty and reward spark real debate
Fantasy fans	Curses, Charms and Tricky Choices	Clever trade-offs reward people who love the genre

For a mixed family group, try alternating realms: one creature question, one kingdom question, one curse question. That keeps both the little ones and the grown-ups engaged.

What Makes a Good Fantasy Would You Rather Question

The best fantasy would you rather questions give two magical options that are both a little tempting and both a little flawed. If one choice is obviously better, the round is over in a second.

Look at question 11: one perfect spell, or a hundred unreliable ones. Neither answer is wrong. The careful planner picks the one perfect spell. The creative risk-taker picks the hundred. That split is where the conversation lives.

A few patterns that make these questions work well:

• Every gift has a catch. The invisible cloak is itchy. The fast boots squeak. Adding a small cost forces players to think about what really matters to them.
• The setting is vivid. A castle above the clouds or a city inside giant trees gives people a picture to react to. Vague questions get vague answers.
• The stakes are playful. Cursed to speak in rhymes is funny. A curse that is genuinely frightening tends to stall the room, especially with kids.
• There is room for a story. Questions like 30 and 50 invite players to explain what they value: fame or friendship, adventure or home.

If you write your own, test each question by asking, "Would at least a third of my group pick the other side?" If the answer is no, add a catch to the stronger option.

Fantasy Questions vs. Other Themed Sets

It helps to know what this page is and is not.

Our Harry Potter would you rather set is built around one famous series, with its houses, spells and characters. It is perfect for fans, but players who have not read the books may feel left out. The questions on this page are franchise-free: original dragons, original kingdoms, original curses.

The superpower would you rather questions focus on abilities you might have in the modern world, like flying or reading minds. Fantasy questions are about the world around you: the creatures you meet, the castle you live in, the quest you choose.

And if your group enjoys big "what if" thinking without any magic at all, our hypothetical questions list is a good next stop.

Ways to Use These Questions Beyond Game Night

These fantasy prompts are flexible. A few ideas parents and teachers have found useful:

• Creative writing starters. Pick any question and ask for a short story about the choice. "You chose the dragon that hoards books. What happens on the first day?" Our would you rather writing prompts page has more ideas for turning choices into stories.
• Read-aloud warm-ups. If your family or class is reading a fantasy novel, use a question from the matching realm before each chapter.
• Car rides. The quests section works especially well on long drives, where there is time for each person to defend their answer.
• Birthday parties with a theme. A dragon or castle party pairs naturally with these questions between activities.
• Rainy afternoons. Combine a few questions with drawing: everyone sketches their answer to "floating castle or tree city" and then shows the group.

For a whole evening of family fun, mix a handful of these into the plan on our family game night would you rather page.

Mistakes to Avoid

The most common mistake is reading questions too fast and skipping the reasons. The choice takes a second. The reason is the game.

A few more things to watch for:

• Letting one player dominate. Fantasy fans can talk for ten minutes about dragons. Set a gentle rule: one or two sentences per answer, then pass.
• Making the stakes too scary. For younger players, skip anything that feels dark. Every question in this list is family-safe, but you know your group best.
• Correcting someone's "logic." In a magic world, nothing has to make sense. If a player says the sea serpent could fly, let it fly.
• Using only one realm. Even the best realm gets repetitive after twenty questions. Rotate themes to keep energy up.
• Forgetting to let kids host. Children love being the one who reads the question. Handing them the list gives them ownership of the game.

Tips for Hosting a Fantasy Would You Rather Night

A little atmosphere goes a long way. You do not need costumes or decorations, but a few small touches make the night feel special.

• Give everyone a fantasy title. "Sir Dad the Brave," "Wizard Grandma," "Princess of Snacks." Use these names all night.
• Use a "magic scroll." Write the questions on rolled-up paper and let players draw them from a bowl.
• Keep score with treasure. Buttons, beads or paper coins can stand in for gold. Award one for the best reason in each round.
• End with a group quest. For the last question, have everyone agree on one answer together. It is a fun way to finish as a team.
• Let the winner choose the next realm. Small choices like this keep players invested.

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