Icebreaker

Never Have I Ever

Classic party game for team bonding

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About Never Have I Ever

A workplace-appropriate version of the classic, with prompts that stay comfortable in a team setting.

The original game is built around disclosure, which is exactly what makes the standard version unsuitable at work. The prompts here are the whole difference.

How to run it

  1. 1Read a prompt beginning never have I ever.
  2. 2Anyone who has done it indicates so.
  3. 3Let brief discussion follow interesting results.
  4. 4Move to the next prompt.

Keeping it appropriate

  • Use work-safe prompts only. The standard party version is genuinely unsuitable in a professional setting.
  • Focus on experiences rather than admissions: travel, food, unusual jobs, and minor mishaps all work well.
  • Make participation optional and do not press anyone who does not respond to a prompt.
  • Skip anything touching on relationships, alcohol, or anything someone might not want a colleague to know.
  • Keep it short, five or six prompts, and stop while people are still enjoying it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Never Have I Ever appropriate for work?

Only with carefully chosen prompts. The standard version is built around personal disclosure and is not suitable; a work-safe version focused on experiences works well.

What prompts should I avoid?

Anything about relationships, alcohol, or personal life. Stick to travel, food, unusual experiences, and harmless mishaps.

How many prompts should I use?

Five or six. It is a short energiser and stops being interesting if extended.