Published: 05/13/2025

Entertain Your Kids with 50 Tricky Questions for the "Neither Yes Nor No" Game

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50 questions to become a "Neither yes nor no" ace

The game "Neither Yes Nor No" is a classic for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. Simple in appearance, it becomes formidable when faced with trick questions. The goal? Never say the words "yes" or "no". Easier said than done, especially when questions are designed to destabilize you...

In this guide, we offer you 50 formidable trick questions to spice up your games. As a bonus: reformulation tips, quick challenges, and homemade variants to liven up the game.

How to play "Neither Yes Nor No"?

You must answer all questions without ever saying "yes" or "no" (or their variants: yeah, yep, nope, etc.). Players take turns asking questions, and the slightest forbidden word or sign of affirmation/negation (even a nod!) makes you lose.

Materials needed? None!

Trick questions sorted by levels

? Easy (For children and beginners)

Do you like ice cream?
Are you a boy / a girl?
Do you go to school?
Do you sleep at night?
Is the sky blue?
Do you want a surprise?
Is that your first name?
Are you sitting?
Do you have shoes?
Is it hot today?

? Medium (For thoughtful players)

Do you recognize me?
Is this a cat? (while pointing at a dog)
You never eat chocolate?
Aren't you cold?
Do you have two hands?
Is it Thursday?
Are you faster than me?
Do you want to win?
Can you read?
Did you understand the question?

? Difficult (For seasoned players)

What did you just say?
Are you really listening to me?
Can you swear to me that you're not lying?
Are you sure?
Do you want me to ask you the question again?
Can you repeat without saying yes or no?
Do you prefer white or black?
Do you want me to stop tricking you?
Have you played this game before?
Is that what I thought?

? Expert (Logical traps & instinctive responses)

Do you speak French?
You've never lied?
Do you want us to stop?
Are we playing or not?
Do you believe me or not?
This isn't an easy question?
Can you hear me well?
Are you breathing?
Aren't you tired?
Don't you find that weird?

? Quirky & Destabilizing (fun bonus)

Do fish drink water?
If I say "no" to you, what do you say?
Would you say "maybe" to this question?
Is the grass purple?
Is this a question or a statement?
Shall we continue this little game?
Did you just answer?
It's funny, isn't it?
Do you want another question?

? Reformulation tips for success

Replace "yes" with: "absolutely", "that's correct", "I think so"
Replace "no" with: "not at all", "I don't think so", "that's false"

Example:
Q: Do you like chocolate?
A: Dark chocolate literally makes me melt...

? Did you know? The brain takes an average of 400 milliseconds to react to a simple verbal question. The game "Neither Yes Nor No" involves mental gymnastics that deliberately slows down this natural impulse!

? Mix it up: 3 homemade variant ideas

Additional forbidden words: add "I" or "neither"
Timed version: 5 seconds maximum to answer
Quick challenges: each mistake = fun forfeit (imitate an animal, dance, etc.)

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The game "Neither Yes Nor No" isn't just a pastime, it's a hilarious linguistic challenge. With this list of 50 trick questions, your family moments will never have the same flavor again. Ready, set, avoid!