What is Paranoia?
Paranoia is the whisper game with a twist. The phone shows a question only to the asker — "Who here would you trust with your phone unlocked?" — who whispers it to the player on their left. That player answers out loud with a name, and only a name. Then a coin flip: heads, the question is revealed to everyone; tails, it stays secret forever.
The built-in reveal-hide flow and the coin flip are handled for you, so all you supply is the paranoia.
60 paranoia questions on this page — the whole deck the game deals. The rules in one breath: whisper a question to your neighbour, they say a NAME out loud, and only a coin flip decides whether the question is revealed. The not-knowing is the game.
😇 40 Clean Paranoia Questions
Safe for mixed groups and family gatherings — the paranoia comes from curiosity, not embarrassment.
- Who here would you trust with your phone unlocked?
- Who is most likely to become famous?
- Who would survive longest in a horror film?
- Who gives the best advice?
- Who is most likely to laugh at a funeral?
- Who would you call first if you won the lottery?
- Who has the best fashion sense?
- Who is most likely to forget their own birthday?
- Who would make the best teacher?
- Who is secretly the most competitive?
- Who would eat food off the floor?
- Who is most likely to become a millionaire?
- Who has the most embarrassing search history?
- Who would win in a dance battle?
- Who is most likely to cry at a film tonight?
- Who would you want on your team in a quiz?
- Who is most likely to talk their way out of trouble?
- Who takes the longest to get ready?
- Who is most likely to move abroad?
- Who would be the worst person to be stuck in a lift with?
- Who is most likely to laugh at their own joke?
- Who would you trust to plan your birthday?
- Who is most likely to become a politician?
- Who has the best laugh in this room?
- Who is most likely to adopt five pets?
- Who would accidentally start a fire making toast?
- Who is most likely to be late to their own wedding?
- Who gives the worst directions?
- Who is most likely to win a reality show?
- Who would share their last slice of pizza?
- Who is most likely to text back three days later?
- Who has the messiest room?
- Who would make the best detective?
- Who is most likely to join a circus?
- Who would accidentally send a voice note of themselves singing?
- Who is most likely to become everyone’s boss one day?
- Who would lose their passport on day one of a trip?
- Who is the best secret-keeper here?
- Who is most likely to become a morning person, eventually?
- Who would win a staring contest against a cat?
🔥 20 Bold Paranoia Questions
Crush-adjacent and braver — for friend groups that can handle a name being said with no explanation.
- Who here has the best smile?
- Who is most likely to have a secret admirer?
- Who would you pick to be stranded on an island with?
- Who is most likely to have a celebrity crush they hide?
- Who flirts without realising it?
- Who is most likely to write anonymous poetry?
- Who would win a rose ceremony tonight?
- Who is most likely to have re-read an old chat at 2am?
- Who gives the best hugs?
- Who is most likely to fall in love first?
- Who would be the lead in a romance film?
- Who is most likely to have practised a wedding signature?
- Who has a laugh that someone here finds adorable?
- Who is most likely to blush at this question?
- Who would get the most matches on a dating app?
- Who is most likely to remember everyone’s anniversaries?
- Who would plan the most romantic surprise?
- Who is most likely to be someone’s first crush from school?
- Who here is the biggest secret romantic?
- Who would say yes to a spontaneous road trip at midnight?
House rules worth stealing
Flip the coin BEFORE the answer if your group scares easily — people answer more honestly knowing the odds. Cap reveals at heads-only, and allow one veto per player per night. If someone’s name comes up three times, they get to ask the next question.
😈 Or go all-in with Truth or Dare
Game setup
How to play Paranoia
- Add players (optional) so the game rotates fairly and names appear on each card.
- Choose a mode — the mood of the prompts — then tap Start.
- Read the card aloud, do what it says, then tap Next for a fresh prompt. Skip anything you do not like.
- Put the game on the big screen with ⛶ Fullscreen so the whole room can read it.
How many players?
Paranoia works with 4+ players and a typical round takes about 15–30 min. Recommended age: 13+.
Best occasions
Tips
- Start with the mildest mode and escalate as the room warms up.
- Agree on a forfeit for players who refuse a prompt — ten squats is a classic.
- Use Party Mode for bigger text when the phone is passed around.
Paranoia FAQ
What happens after the name is said?
Tap Flip: heads reveals the question to everyone; tails keeps it secret and the game moves on. The named person may never find out why.
How many prompts does Paranoia have?
Hundreds across all modes, hand-written and shuffled so you rarely see the same one twice in a session.
Is it suitable for kids?
Use the Clean mode (or the dedicated kids version where available). Spicy modes are for adults.
Can I play online with friends who are far away?
Yes — share your screen on a video call, or send the prompt with the Share button.