Truth or Dare Dares: 168 Fun Dares for Couples and Groups

Truth or dare dares are short physical tasks a player does right there at the table after choosing “dare” instead of “truth” on their turn. A good dare lasts one turn, needs no prep and makes everyone watching laugh. Below are 168 of them: dares you can do at home, dares for couples and dares for groups. In every one you have to do something, not tell something: dance, act out, hug, keep your balance.

How to read the dares: “A” is the player whose turn it is, and “B” is their partner or a player the group picks. If a dare says “do…”, the player who chose dare does it. Some dares come from the deck of our game CloserNight and its I Dare You mode, and some were written just for this page. There’s nothing explicit here: anything hotter stays inside the game, where every player says up front what they agree to.

Three rules of a good dare

1. Physical only. A dare is something you do with your body: a move, a dance, a gesture, a mime, a hug. “Name”, “tell” and “confess” are truths, not dares. That keeps the turns clear and keeps the game moving.
2. One turn. The dare starts and ends on that turn: five seconds to a minute. No “until the end of the night” and no “for the next three rounds”. People forget dares like that, and the arguing starts.
3. Consent beats competition. If a dare involves another person, they can say no. Talk about consent and boundaries before the first turn, not in the middle of the game.

Dares you can do at home (45)

The player does these dares alone, without a partner. All you need is a room and a bit of space. They work for any group, they’re a great way to start, and they save the day when nobody is ready for dares for two.

1. Do 10 squats.
2. Do 10 push-ups.
3. Crow like a rooster at the top of your lungs.
4. Hold a plank for 30 seconds.
5. Walk across the room like a model on the catwalk.
6. Dance for 20 seconds without music.
7. Stand on one leg with your eyes closed for 20 seconds.
8. Act out a hen laying an egg for 10 seconds.
9. Do 15 jumps on the spot.
10. Strike a bodybuilder pose and hold it for 10 seconds.
11. Duck-walk around all the players in a squat.
12. Sing the chorus of any song in an opera singer’s voice.
13. Spin around 10 times, then walk in a straight line.
14. Eat a lemon wedge without wincing.
15. Do 10 lunges.
16. Balance a spoon on your nose for 10 seconds.
17. Walk a lap of the room with a book on your head.
18. Do the Chicken Dance with all the moves.
19. Hold a wall sit for 20 seconds.
20. Act like a monkey, with sounds and jumps, for 10 seconds.
21. Act out a penguin running late for the bus.
22. Act out any movie without words — the others guess.
23. Hold a book on your outstretched palm for 30 seconds.
24. Walk across the room like a robot whose battery is dying.
25. Draw your self-portrait in 30 seconds with your eyes closed.
26. Dance to the first song that comes up on shuffle.
27. Act out a star accepting an Oscar — bow included.
28. Take 10 steps backwards with your eyes closed.
29. Do 20 windmill arm circles.
30. Show how you used to dance at school discos.
31. Act out a cat that has just spotted a cucumber.
32. Balance a coin on your forehead for 15 seconds.
33. Sing the alphabet to the tune of any famous song.
34. Be a sports commentator on mute — gestures only.
35. Fold any figure out of a napkin in 30 seconds.
36. Do 10 squats holding a book over your head.
37. Act out a superhero landing in the middle of the room.
38. Mime how you get ready for work in the morning.
39. Walk a straight line like a tightrope walker, arms out.
40. Act out what you look like waiting for a food delivery.
41. Do 15 star jumps.
42. Juggle any two objects for 10 seconds.
43. Freeze like a museum statue and don’t move for 30 seconds.
44. Show your signature dance move.
45. Write your name in the air with your finger so the others can read it.

Dares for couples (49)

Dares for two: a dance, a hug, a shoulder or hand massage, a kiss on the cheek, staring games. They suit a date night at home or a couple playing in a group. If you’re not playing with your own partner, only do touch dares with someone who has said yes to them.

1. A imitates how B looks when they wake up.
2. A hugs B for a full minute.
3. A gently boops B’s nose and makes a wish.
4. A slowly braids or strokes B’s hair for one minute.
5. A makes B an imaginary cocktail and serves it with a description.
6. A gently massages B’s hands for half a minute.
7. Give B a 30-second shoulder massage.
8. Hug B and don’t let go for 30 seconds.
9. Hand-feed B something from the table — with your eyes closed.
10. Dance a tango with B across the whole room.
11. Look into each other’s eyes with B for 30 seconds — nobody is allowed to laugh.
12. Draw a shape on B’s palm with your finger — they have to guess what it is.
13. A slowly eats something while looking into B’s eyes.
14. A slow-dances with B to a chosen song.
15. A flirts with B using only looks for 15 seconds.
16. A draws a word on B’s palm with a finger; they guess it.
17. A does a dramatic cinematic dip with B.
18. A plays a movie flirt scene with B.
19. A sits with back to B and guesses who it is by a touch to the shoulders.
20. A gives B a 15-second hand massage.
21. A acts out a romantic-movie scene with B.
22. A guesses B blindfolded by a touch to the palm.
23. A stands close to B, and they hold eye contact for 30 seconds without talking.
24. B chooses for A: a kiss, a minute-long hug, or a close dance.
25. A and B do a slow dance as close together as possible.
26. A and B spend a minute as close as possible without kissing.
27. A and B tease each other: whoever breaks first kisses.
28. A and B slow-dance for 20 seconds without music.
29. A kisses B on the cheek and pretends nothing happened.
30. A kisses B’s hand like in an old movie.
31. A gives B a 30-second head massage.
32. A draws a heart on B’s palm with a finger.
33. A twirls B three times as if dancing.
34. A and B mirror each other’s moves until one of them slips up.
35. A hugs B and they sway together for 30 seconds.
36. A feeds B a berry or a sweet by hand.
37. A fixes B’s hair like a stylist before a show.
38. A and B link pinkies and hold on for 30 seconds.
39. A and B dance for 30 seconds to a song B picks.
40. A asks B to dance properly — with a bow.
41. A holds B’s face in their hands and looks into B’s eyes for 10 seconds.
42. A kisses B on the forehead.
43. A and B hug as if they haven’t seen each other for a year.
44. A acts out how B watches a favorite show.
45. A and B invent and perform a five-move secret handshake on the spot.
46. A presents B with an imaginary bouquet, with a bow.
47. A and B rest their foreheads together in silence for 15 seconds.
48. A warms B’s hands in their own for half a minute.
49. A kisses the tip of B’s nose.

Dares for groups (74)

Dares for three or more players: two, three or everyone joins in. Expect mimes, human statues, group dances and conga lines. Some dares are written for two couples at the same table. You can spot them by the words “the other couple”.

1. A dances slowly while two players copy the moves.
2. A runs a hand over two players’ shoulders in turn.
3. A gives both players a light hand massage, 15 seconds each.
4. A holds eye contact with both, going around, for 30 seconds.
5. A gathers everyone into a group hug for 20 seconds.
6. A freezes in a pose chosen by the other two.
7. A slow-dances with each of the two in turn, 15 seconds each.
8. A mirrors both players’ movements in turn.
9. A tells players apart by a touch to the shoulder, blindfolded.
10. A starts a massage train: each rubs the next one’s shoulders.
11. A walks a mini-runway for two spectators.
12. A winks at each in turn as charmingly as possible.
13. A draws a symbol on each one’s palm; they guess.
14. A picks a song and dances for both for 15 seconds.
15. A gives B a shoulder massage while a second player sets the pace.
16. A flirts with B by eye while a second describes what’s happening.
17. A hugs both players in turn, 15 seconds each.
18. A draws a word on B’s palm with a finger; a second gives hints.
19. A sits between two players and rests a head on each shoulder in turn.
20. A passes a coin along the shoulders between two players.
21. A plays a staring game with both, one after the other.
22. A guesses the players blindfolded by their handshake.
23. A leads a synchronized slow dance for three.
24. A holds B’s hand a little longer than usual.
25. A traces B’s silhouette in the air without touching.
26. A and B show how beautifully they hold hands.
27. A gives B a shoulder massage; the other couple copies.
28. A sets the moves for a synchronized slow dance of two couples.
29. A and B show their best joint dance move.
30. A and B hold eye contact while the other couple tries to make them laugh.
31. A calls a side: couples rest their heads on shoulders in sync.
32. A and B make a wish holding hands, with the second couple present.
33. A and B show their signature couple gesture; the second couple copies.
34. A goes round all three and gives each a quick hug with a one-word compliment.
35. A hugs B; the second couple copies in sync.
36. A impersonates a celebrity while the rest guess.
37. A sings the chorus of a favorite song in a robot voice.
38. A copies the walk of any player chosen by the group.
39. A impersonates three players in turn; everyone guesses.
40. A mimes a favorite hobby; the circle guesses.
41. A picks a player and copies three of that player’s gestures.
42. A acts out a favorite meme without words.
43. A gets blindfolded and guesses B by a touch to the hand.
44. A gives the group a mini runway walk.
45. A hugs three players in turn for different lengths.
46. A picks a player for a slow dance to a group-chosen song.
47. A flirts by eye with the player opposite for 15 seconds.
48. A does a slow half-turn to show off the look.
49. A has the two duel: who kisses A’s hand more gently.
50. A gives shoulder massages around the circle, 10 seconds each.
51. A passes a cheek kiss around the circle relay-style.
52. A gives a look that’s impossible to ignore.
53. A is blindfolded and guesses who in the circle ran a finger over the arm.
54. A and B kiss; the second couple copies in sync.
55. A mimes a profession, the group guesses.
56. A arranges the players into a living sculpture on a theme the group names.
57. A dances for 20 seconds while everyone claps the beat.
58. A high-fives every player — a different way each time.
59. A acts out an animal the players choose.
60. A walks across the room in a style picked by the player on the right.
61. A hugs the player sitting farthest away.
62. With eyes closed, A finds B by voice — B says a single word.
63. A starts a stadium wave and the whole group joins in.
64. A teaches the group one move from their favorite dance.
65. A builds a “throne” from a chair and a blanket and sits on it like royalty.
66. A pays every player a compliment using gestures only.
67. A conducts the group as they sing any song together.
68. A and B act out the “Titanic” scene at the bow of the ship.
69. A shows three emotions in a row, the group guesses.
70. A shakes everyone’s hand like a politician on the campaign trail.
71. A and the player on the left waltz across the room.
72. With eyes closed, A lines everyone up by height, judging by their shoulders.
73. A holds a yoga pose the group picks for 15 seconds.
74. A hugs all the players at once — however it works out.

How to give dares so everyone has fun

• Start with solo dares. In the first rounds, use the “at home” section: squats, mimes, a catwalk strut. Save dares for two for when everyone has warmed up.
• Look at the room. Jumping and spinning dares only where there’s space and nothing to break. If someone is tired, give them an easier one.
• Don’t argue over details. If the dare was “almost” done, count it. The game runs on pace, not on judging.
• One player, one dare. Don’t add conditions on the fly, like “and now also…”. If you want more, make it the next turn.
• Respect a no. “No” with no reason given is a fine answer. If your group uses penalties, keep them light and funny, never humiliating.
• Mix it up with truths. When everyone is tired of moving, switch to truth questions: there are 231 questions for couples, groups and texting.

If you want ready-made dares

A list works as long as someone is willing to read it out. In the Telegram game CloserNight dares come up on their own and fit who’s playing: players’ genders, who each player is up for dares with, and which kinds of dares are switched on in the settings. The deck has 1,997 dares on four levels. Soft and Hard are free, and you can try Ultimate and Ultra with three cards per game. The game has a penalty for chickening out, and you can change it or switch it off.

The rules, levels and numbers are all on the page How CloserNight works. The full rules of Truth or Dare for adults are on the page Truth or Dare 18+.

FAQ

Lists and rules

• How CloserNight Works
• Truth Questions: 231 Truth or Dare Questions for Any Group
• Truth or Dare 18+ Online
• I Dare You Game Online — Dares for Adults & Party Groups 18+: Rules, Levels, Examples
• 150 Dares for Friends, Parties and Couples