Have you ever wanted to know more about your friends’ secrets, adventures, and experiences? Or have you
ever wanted to share some of your own stories with them? If so, then you might enjoy playing “Never Have I
Ever”, a popular party game that can be both hilarious and insightful.
“Never Have I Ever” is a game where players take turns saying something that they have never done, such as
“Never have I ever been to Europe” or “Never have I ever kissed a celebrity”. The other players who have
done that thing must either drink, put down a finger, or perform some other action, depending on the
version of the game. The game can be played with any number of players, but usually works best with at
least five people.
There are different ways to play “Never Have I Ever”, but the basic rules are the same. Here are the steps
to follow:
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Gather your friends in a circle and make sure everyone has a drink, a hand with 10 fingers, or something
else to use as a marker.
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Decide who will start the game. You can choose the person with the coolest shoes, the person who has the
most recent birthday, or any other criteria you like.
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The first player says “Never have I ever…” and completes the sentence with something they have never
done. It should be something that is likely to have been done by other players, and preferably something
funny, embarrassing, or surprising.
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The other players who have done that thing must either take a sip of their drink, put down one finger,
or do whatever action you agreed on. They can also share some details about their experience if they
want to.
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The next player in the circle continues the game by saying another “Never have I ever…” statement, and
so on until someone runs out of drinks, fingers, or markers. That person is the loser of the game, and
may have to do a dare or a penalty as a consequence.
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You can play as many rounds as you like, or until you run out of things to say.
The fun of “Never Have I Ever” lies in the questions you ask. You can choose questions that are related to
a theme, such as travel, romance, or school, or you can mix them up for more variety. You can also adjust
the level of difficulty and appropriateness of the questions depending on your audience and mood. Here are
some examples of good “Never Have I Ever” questions for different categories:
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Travel: Never have I ever missed a flight, visited more than 10 countries, or slept in a hostel.
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Romance: Never have I ever had a crush on a teacher, dated someone online, or had a one-night stand.
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School: Never have I ever cheated on a test, skipped a class, or been to detention.
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Food: Never have I ever eaten sushi, tried a weird delicacy, or been allergic to something.
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Entertainment: Never have I ever watched a horror movie alone, binge-watched a whole season in one day,
or met a celebrity.
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Adventure: Never have I ever gone skydiving, ridden a motorcycle, or climbed a mountain.
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Embarrassment: Never have I ever farted in public, wet the bed, or walked into a glass door.
You can find more questions online, or make up your own. The key is to be creative, curious, and
respectful of others.
“Never Have I Ever” is not only a fun game, but also a great way to get to know your friends better, and
to reveal some of your own personality. You can learn new things about each other, laugh at your past
mistakes, and bond over your shared experiences. You can also discover new sides of yourself, challenge
your limits, and have some memorable moments.