Angela Lee
15 min readJun 9, 2024

Paranoia games can be exciting when played with school friends or in school settings with students too! Sometimes, we need something to spice up the regular conversations with our friends and students to know deep down, what they think of you or each other. These harmless questions are not only great for fun, but also an absolute must for fostering camaraderie, trust and a sense of community that lasts long after the game is over.

How to Play Paranoia Questions — The Traditional Way

Paranoia games are fun with a big crowd. But if you are a small group, you can also have a blast. You need at least three players to start the game. The game begins with a player whispering one of the questions listed below to another participant. Then, the recipient of the question then chooses a player they believe best fits the answer and announces their name. If your name is mentioned, you can either choose to reveal the question or keep the question a mystery. It’s your choice whether you want to keep it a secret, or if you will let your paranoia win out in the end.

How to Play Paranoia Questions — The Modern (and Cooler) Way 😎

Play Paranoia Questions in PowerPoint using Drag and Drop

Alternatively, you can add the following list of paranoia questions in PowerPoint slides and cover them using shapes. Each player reveals a question to themselves using Draggable Objects once it reaches their turn and chooses a player they believe best fits the answer and announces their name. If your name is mentioned, you can either choose to reveal the question by requesting the other player to show it to you or keep the question a mystery.

Paranoia Game Leaderboard

To spice up the game with gamification, if you choose to not know the question, you can gain a point, or if you let your paranoia win out, you will receive a penalty by losing a point. Whoever can resist their urge to know most of the questions wins the game! Reveal the leaderboard in the end of the game to find out who’s the winner!

Greatest Achievements Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to win a national competition?
  2. Who is most likely to get straight A’s throughout high school/college?
  3. Who is most likely to be class valedictorian?
  4. Who is most likely to break a school record in sports?
  5. Who is most likely to win a prestigious scholarship?
  6. Who is most likely to win a major science fair?
  7. Who is most likely to win an art competition?
  8. Who is most likely to master multiple languages?
  9. Who is most likely to be recognized for community service?
  10. Who is most likely to earn a black belt in martial arts?
  11. Who is most likely to get into an Ivy League school?
  12. Who is most likely to write a viral article?
  13. Who is most likely to become a chess grandmaster?
  14. Who is most likely to win a major debate competition?
  15. Who is most likely to win a prestigious art award?
  16. Who is most likely to give a TED Talk?
  17. Who is most likely to complete a triathlon?
  18. Who is most likely to compose a symphony?
  19. Who is most likely to graduate early?
  20. Who is most likely to get a perfect score on a standardized test?

Dreams and Ambitions Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to become a famous author?
  2. Who is most likely to start their own business?
  3. Who is most likely to become a world-renowned artist?
  4. Who is most likely to become a top scientist?
  5. Who is most likely to change the world with their ideas?
  6. Who is most likely to become a professional athlete?
  7. Who is most likely to become a famous musician?
  8. Who is most likely to become a motivational speaker?
  9. Who is most likely to become a leading politician?
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  1. Who is most likely to win a Nobel Prize?
  2. Who is most likely to make a significant environmental impact?
  3. Who is most likely to become a tech innovator?
  4. Who is most likely to become a renowned chef?
  5. Who is most likely to direct a blockbuster movie?
  6. Who is most likely to write a bestseller?
  7. Who is most likely to become a philanthropist?
  8. Who is most likely to create a viral internet trend?
  9. Who is most likely to be a top influencer on social media?
  10. Who is most likely to design a revolutionary product?
  11. Who is most likely to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Great for Kids & Students: This or That questions, Would You Rather Questions.

Cultural Quirks Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to have an extensive collection of international music?
  2. Who is most likely to celebrate obscure holidays from around the world?
  3. Who is most likely to speak multiple languages fluently?
  4. Who is most likely to attend cultural festivals and events regularly?
  5. Who is most likely to be a walking encyclopedia of world cultures and customs?
  6. Who is most likely to have pen pals from various countries?
  7. Who is most likely to study abroad in a non-traditional location?
  8. Who is most likely to befriend exchange students and immigrants?
  9. Who is most likely to participate in cultural immersion programs?
  10. Who is most likely to be asleep in a cultural exchange class?
  11. Who is most likely to have never been to another country of a culture very different from one’s own?
  12. Who is most likely to join a multicultural club or organization?
  13. Who is most likely to be curious about indigenous cultures and traditions?
  14. Who is most likely to host themed cultural movie nights?
  15. Who is most likely to travel extensively to experience different cultures firsthand?
  16. Who is most likely to participate in language exchange programs?
  17. Who is most likely to learn traditional crafts from various cultures?
  18. Who is most likely to be fascinated by mythology and folklore from around the world?
  19. Who is most likely to attend a language school to learn a new language?
  20. Who is most likely to be an ambassador for cultural understanding and harmony?
Try these paranoia questions to build a more culturally responsive classroom!

Teacher Impressions Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to receive the highest praise from teachers?
  2. Who is most likely to be the teacher’s pet?
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  1. Who is most likely to make a teacher laugh during class?
  2. Who is most likely to make a teacher angry during class?
  3. Who is most likely to make a teacher stressed during class?
  4. Who is most likely to be remembered by teachers years after graduating?
  5. Who is most likely to receive extra help or attention from teachers?
  6. Who is most likely to receive the most disciplinary action from teachers?
  7. Who is most likely to ask the most thought-provoking questions in class?
  8. Who is most likely to be present in all of X teacher’s class?
  9. Who is most likely to be absent in all of X teacher’s class?
  10. Who is most likely to receive glowing recommendations from teachers?
  11. Who is most likely to be the teacher’s go-to person for class assistance?
  12. Who is most likely to be recognized for their kindness and empathy by teachers?
  13. Who is most likely to be praised for their participation and engagement in class?
  14. Who is most likely to have a secret handshake with a favorite teacher?
  15. Who is most likely to have a teacher share their work with other classes as an example of excellence?
  16. Who is most likely to receive a surprise visit from a teacher outside of school to their house?
  17. Who is most likely to receive a special commendation from a teacher during a school assembly?
  18. Who is most likely to have a teacher invite them to lunch or coffee to discuss their future goals and aspirations?

Art and Creativity Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to be the next Van Gogh?
  2. Who is most likely to be the next Beethoven?
  3. Who is most likely to be the next Michael Jackson?
  4. Who is most likely to create a masterpiece that will be displayed in an art gallery?
  5. Who is most likely to design the cover of a best-selling novel?
  6. Who is most likely to become a famous street artist known around the world?
  7. Who is most likely to win an Oscar for their acting talents?
  8. Who is most likely to choreograph a viral dance routine?
  9. Who is most likely to design the costumes for a Broadway production?
  10. Who is most likely to create an innovative app that revolutionizes the art world?
  11. Who is most likely to sculpt a monumental public art installation?
  12. Who is most likely to become a renowned photographer capturing iconic moments in history?
  13. Who is most likely to create a popular webcomic with a devoted fanbase?
  14. Who is most likely to write and perform a hit stand-up comedy routine?
  15. Who is most likely to create a viral meme that spreads across social media platforms?
  16. Who is most likely to design the album cover for a Grammy-winning artist?
  17. Who is most likely to create a captivating video game that captivates players worldwide?
  18. Who is most likely to design the logo for a Fortune 500 company?
  19. Who is most likely to compose a symphony performed by a renowned orchestra?
  20. Who is most likely to create the world’s most famous art installation?

Science and Science Fantasy Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to invent a time machine and explore different eras of history?
  2. Who is most likely to develop a cure for a currently incurable disease?
  3. Who is most likely to build a robot that can perform household chores?
  4. Who is most likely to engineer a flying car for everyday use?
  5. Who is most likely to create a serum that grants superhuman abilities?
  6. Who is most likely to design a sustainable colony on another planet?
  7. Who is most likely to develop a device that translates animal languages?
  8. Who is most likely to construct a machine that can manipulate dreams?
  9. Who is most likely to build a device that allows communication with extraterrestrial life forms?
  10. Who is most likely to develop a potion for eternal youth?
  11. Who is most likely to create a device that enables telepathic communication?
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  1. Who is most likely to engineer a device that manipulates weather patterns?
  2. Who is most likely to develop a vaccine for a deadly virus outbreak?
  3. Who is most likely to create a device that grants invisibility?
  4. Who is most likely to genetically engineer a pet with extraordinary abilities?
  5. Who is most likely to invent a device that allows for instant learning?
  6. Who is most likely to engineer a device that can reverse aging?
  7. Who is most likely to develop a serum that enhances human intelligence?
  8. Who is most likely to create a device that enables humans to control elements like fire and water?
  9. Who is most likely to invent a machine that can heal any injury or illness instantly?

Embarrassing Moments Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to accidentally call their teacher “Mom”?
  2. Who is most likely to trip and fall in the middle of the hallway?
  3. Who is most likely to forget their lines during a class presentation?
  4. Who is most likely to accidentally send a text message to the wrong person?
  5. Who is most likely to laugh at an inappropriate moment during a serious assembly?
  6. Who is most likely to have a wardrobe malfunction during gym class?
  7. Who is most likely to fall asleep and snore loudly during a boring lecture?
  8. Who is most likely to have food spill on them during lunchtime?
  9. Who is most likely to accidentally walk into the wrong classroom?
  10. Who is most likely to have their phone ring during a test?
  11. Who is most likely to accidentally send an embarrassing photo to a group chat?
  12. Who is most likely to have their voice crack during a class presentation?
  13. Who is most likely to spill a drink on themselves during lunch?
  14. Who is most likely to accidentally walk into a glass door?
  15. Who is most likely to have their shoelaces come untied in the middle of class?
  16. Who is most likely to get caught with their hand in the cookie jar (literally or figuratively)?
  17. Who is most likely to accidentally reveal a secret they promised to keep?
  18. Who is most likely to have their backpack zipper break and spill their belongings everywhere?
  19. Who is most likely to accidentally send an embarrassing email to their teacher?
  20. Who is most likely to get caught singing or dancing when they thought no one was watching?

Guilty Pleasures Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to binge-watch an entire TV series in one weekend?
  2. Who is most likely to indulge in a midnight snack run to satisfy their cravings?
  3. Who is most likely to spend hours scrolling through social media when they should be studying?
  4. Who is most likely to binge-read a book series instead of doing their homework?
  5. Who is most likely to have a collection of cheesy romance novels hidden under their bed?
  6. Who is most likely to enjoy dancing alone in their room to embarrassing music?
  7. Who is most likely to indulge in guilty pleasure fast food?
  8. Who is most likely to have a collection of embarrassing selfies saved on their phone?
  9. Who is most likely to have a secret obsession with celebrity gossip magazines?
  10. Who is most likely to have a collection of embarrassing childhood toys hidden away in their closet?
  11. Who is most likely to have a guilty pleasure for watching ASMR videos to relax?
  12. Who is most likely to have a guilty pleasure for watching cringey TikTok videos?
  13. Who is most likely to indulge in guilty pleasure shopping sprees for unnecessary items?
  14. Who is most likely to binge-listen to guilty pleasure podcasts about conspiracy theories or urban legends?
  15. Who is most likely to have a guilty pleasure for watching cheesy soap operas or telenovelas?
  16. Who is most likely to binge-play guilty pleasure mobile games like Candy Crush or Farmville?
  17. Who is most likely to have a secret obsession with collecting stickers or temporary tattoos?
  18. Who is most likely to have a guilty pleasure for collecting novelty items like action figures or keychains?
  19. Who is most likely to have a guilty pleasure for watching cheesy soap operas or telenovelas?
  20. Who is most likely to binge-watch guilty pleasure animated series or cartoons from their childhood?

Unusual Fear Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to be afraid of clowns?
  2. Who is most likely to have a fear of butterflies or moths?
  3. Who is most likely to be afraid of the dark?
  4. Who is most likely to have a fear of mirrors?
  5. Who is most likely to be afraid of heights?
  6. Who is most likely to have a fear of spiders or other insects?
  7. Who is most likely to be afraid of public speaking?
  8. Who is most likely to have a fear of needles or injections?
  9. Who is most likely to be afraid of ghosts or supernatural entities?
  10. Who is most likely to have a fear of germs or contamination?
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  1. Who is most likely to be afraid of snakes?
  2. Who is most likely to be afraid of tight spaces or claustrophobia?
  3. Who is most likely to have a fear of loud noises or sudden sounds?
  4. Who is most likely to be afraid of being alone in the dark?
  5. Who is most likely to have a fear of fire or being burned?
  6. Who is most likely to be afraid of the number 13 or other superstitions?
  7. Who is most likely to have a fear of dentists or dental procedures?
  8. Who is most likely to be afraid of dolls or ventriloquist dummies?
  9. Who is most likely to be afraid of masks or disguises?
  10. Who is most likely to have a fear of speaking in front of large groups of people?

Deep Paranoia Questions

  1. Who do you turn to for guidance during tough times, and why?
  2. Who inspires you the most to be a better person?
  3. Who would you want to be by your side during a major life event, and why?
  4. Who would you want to have a deep conversation with about life’s biggest questions, and why?
  5. Who do you think has the most wisdom to offer, and why?
  6. Who do you think has the courage to stand up for what is right, even when it’s difficult?
  7. Who do you think has the biggest heart, and why?
  8. Who do you think has the most potential to change the world for the better, and why?
  9. Who do you think has faced the greatest challenges in life, and how have they overcome them?
  10. Who do you think has the most unique perspective on the world, and why?
  11. Who do you think has the ability to make a positive difference in someone’s life, and why?
  12. Who do you think has the greatest impact on your happiness, and why?
  13. Who do you think has the most potential for personal growth, and why?
  14. Who do you think has the most optimism about the future, and why?
  15. Who do you think has the most clarity about their life’s purpose, and why?
  16. Who do you think has the most resilience in the face of failure, and why?
  17. Who do you think has the most authentic sense of identity, and why?
  18. Who do you think has the deepest understanding of love, and why?
  19. Who do you think has the most innovative approach to problem-solving, and why?
  20. Who do you think has the most balanced approach to work-life integration, and why?
Want more deep and philosophical questions? Try these 261 hot seat questions!

Pranks and Mischief Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to pull a prank on a teacher during class?
  2. Who is most likely to organize an elaborate prank on April Fools’ Day?
  3. Who is most likely to secretly switch someone’s backpack contents with random items?
  4. Who is most likely to prank call the school office pretending to be a parent?
  5. Who is most likely to create a fake social media account to prank a friend?
  6. Who is most likely to set up a fake news bulletin on the school’s announcement system?
  7. Who is most likely to create a fake pop quiz to prank their classmates?
  8. Who is most likely to fill someone’s backpack with confetti as a surprise prank?
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  1. Who is most likely to create a fake celebrity sighting rumor to prank their friends?
  2. Who is most likely to swap classroom chairs around as a harmless prank?
  3. Who is most likely to create a fake flyer for a non-existent school event to prank their classmates?
  4. Who is most likely to create a fake lottery ticket to prank their friends with false winnings?
  5. Who is most likely to prank a friend by hiding their belongings and leaving cryptic clues?
  6. Who is most likely to organize a surprise flash mob as a prank during lunchtime?
  7. Who is most likely to prank their friend by setting up a fake scavenger hunt with absurd clues?
  8. Who is most likely to prank their teacher by switching around the classroom furniture while they’re out?

Funny Paranoia Questions

  1. Who is most likely to forget their own birthday?
  2. Who is most likely to laugh at their own jokes before anyone else does?
  3. Who is most likely to laugh uncontrollably during a serious moment?
  4. Who is most likely to have the loudest sneeze in class?
  5. Who is most likely to have a funny nickname that stuck since childhood?
  6. Who is most likely to trip over nothing and pretend it was intentional?
  7. Who is most likely to accidentally set off the fire alarm while cooking?
  8. Who is most likely to accidentally wear their clothes inside out to school?
  9. Who is most likely to forget someone’s name immediately after being introduced?
  10. Who is most likely to accidentally walk into the wrong classroom and stay for an entire lesson?
  11. Who is most likely to accidentally wear mismatched socks to school?
  12. Who is most likely to have the funniest excuse for being late to class?
  13. Who is most likely to get the hiccups at the most inconvenient times?
  14. Who is most likely to make a hilarious typo in a school assignment and not notice until it’s too late?
  15. Who is most likely to get caught daydreaming during the most boring lectures?
  16. Who is most likely to accidentally reply “You too!” when someone says “Happy Birthday”?
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  1. Who is most likely to have the funniest autograph in their yearbook?
  2. Who is most likely to come up with the funniest excuses for not completing their homework?
  3. Who is most likely to accidentally make a pun during a serious conversation and laugh at themselves?
  4. Who is most likely to accidentally walk into a pole while texting?
  5. Who is most likely to accidentally use a funny filter during a video presentation?
  6. Who is most likely to burst into uncontrollable laughter during a solemn moment at assembly?
  7. Who is most likely to have the talent for creating funny faces on demand?
  8. Who is most likely to come up with the wackiest ideas during brainstorming sessions?
  9. Who is most likely to have the funniest reaction to a surprise test announcement?
Want more? Try these funny trivia questions, funny hot seat questions, funny truth or dare questions, final Jeopardy questions and funny Family Feud questions for your next game night!

Final Thoughts

Whether it is for social gatherings, classroom summer activities, or icebreaking sessions, paranoia questions are great to add a layer of fun and laughter to soften stiff air or break ice among participants. So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends or students to try them out now! We guarantee that you’ll be met with contagious laughter and long-lasting memories that you will look back in years in come. 😉

Angela Lee

Dedicated high school teacher with a passion for education and technology. Committed to inspiring and empowering her students to achieve their full potential.