Have you ever hosted a family game night that fell flat? Picking the right game and questions can be tricky, especially when you want everyone – from grandparents to kids – to have fun together.

But here’s the good news: Family Fortunes is a perfect choice that brings everyone together. It’s simple enough for the little ones yet entertaining for adults.

The real challenge? Finding questions that work for the whole family.

That’s why I’ve put together 201 family-friendly questions that will make your next game night a hit. These questions are tested and proven to get everyone laughing, guessing, and having a great time.

Let me show you how to create lasting memories with these carefully selected questions.

How to Play Family Fortune at Home

Playing Family Fortune at home is easy and fun. Let me show you how to bring the Steve Harvey-style game to your living room.

First, split your group into two teams. I find 4-6 players per team works well. Choose someone cheerful to be the host – they should try to match Steve Harvey’s energy and humor on TV.

Materials that You’ll Need

• A timer (your phone works perfectly)
• Paper and pens for keeping score
• A way to hide answers (a folder or notebook works)
• A bell or buzzer (optional – hand-raising works too!)

Here’s How to Play

• Teams face each other with their buzzers (or hands) ready
• The host reads the question: “Name something that…”
• The first person to buzz gets to answer
• If they give the top answer, their team can play or pass to the other team
• The playing team tries to guess all the answers
• Three wrong guesses and the other team can steal

Point System Basics

• Each answer gives points based on survey responses
• The stealing team gets all points if they guess one remaining answer
• The first team to have 300 points wins

Take cues from Steve Harvey – those fun pause moments before showing if an answer is on the board make everyone laugh!

Pro tip: Mix simple questions with tougher ones to keep everyone interested. I always add funny questions, too – they usually get the most laughs from players.

201 Fun Family Fortunes Questions

1. Name something people do when they wake up.
A. Brush their teeth
B. Check their phone
C. Stretch
D. Make coffee

2. Name a popular pizza topping.
A. Pepperoni
B. Mushrooms
C. Cheese
D. Olives

3. Name a place where you have to be very quiet.
A. Library
B. Church
C. Movie theatre
D. Hospital

4. Name something people eat at the cinema.
A. Popcorn
B. Nachos
C. Candy
D. Hot dogs

5. Name an activity where people wear helmets.
A. Cycling
B. Football
C. Skiing
D. Rock climbing

6. Name something people buy for a barbecue.
A. Meat
B. Charcoal
C. Sauce
D. Vegetables

7. Name a reason someone might cancel a date.
A. Illness
B. Work emergency
C. Bad weather
D. Nervousness

8. Name something you associate with Christmas.
A. Santa Claus
B. Christmas tree
C. Gifts
D. Snow

9. Name something you find in a toolbox.
A. Hammer
B. Screwdriver
C. Wrench
D. Tape measure

10. Name a pet people commonly own.
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Fish
D. Hamster

11. Name a room in the house.
A. Living room
B. Bedroom
C. Kitchen
D. Bathroom

12. Name something you do at the gym.
A. Lift weights
B. Run on the treadmill
C. Stretch
D. Attend a class

13. Name a country known for its cuisine.
A. Italy
B. India
C. Mexico
D. China

14. Name a popular sport worldwide.
A. Soccer
B. Basketball
C. Cricket
D. Tennis

15. Name a common New Year’s resolution.
A. Lose weight
B. Save money
C. Quit smoking
D. Travel more

16. Name something you do when you’re bored.
A. Watch TV
B. Scroll social media
C. Read a book
D. Take a nap

17. Name something people usually carry in their wallet.
A. Money
B. Credit cards
C. ID
D. Receipts

18. Name something kids learn in kindergarten.
A. ABCs
B. Counting
C. Sharing
D. Colors

19. Name something that has wheels.
A. Car
B. Bike
C. Shopping cart
D. Skateboard

20. Name a popular dessert.
A. Ice cream
B. Cake
C. Brownies
D. Pie

21. Name a holiday that involves fireworks.
A. New Year’s Eve
B. Independence Day
C. Diwali
D. Bonfire Night

22. Name a reason people call 911.
A. Fire
B. Medical emergency
C. Car accident
D. Burglary

23. Name a common fruit.
A. Apple
B. Banana
C. Orange
D. Grapes

24. Name a chore people do daily.
A. Washing dishes
B. Sweeping
C. Laundry
D. Taking out trash

25. Name a type of flower.
A. Rose
B. Tulip
C. Daisy
D. Sunflower

26. Name something you might see at the beach.
A. Sand
B. Seashells
C. Umbrellas
D. Surfboards

27. Name a superhero.
A. Spider-Man
B. Superman
C. Wonder Woman
D. Batman

28. Name a popular coffee shop chain.
A. Starbucks
B. Dunkin’
C. Costa Coffee
D. Tim Hortons

29. Name something you do before going to bed.
A. Brush teeth
B. Read
C. Watch TV
D. Set an alarm

30. Name a famous singer.
A. Beyoncé
B. Ed Sheeran
C. Taylor Swift
D. Adele

31. Name something you can recycle.
A. Paper
B. Plastic
C. Glass
D. Metal

32. Name a piece of furniture in the living room.
A. Couch
B. Coffee table
C. TV stand
D. Recliner

33. Name something you need to make a smoothie.
A. Blender
B. Fruits
C. Milk
D. Ice

34. Name a popular board game.
A. Monopoly
B. Scrabble
C. Chess
D. Clue

35. Name a common color of cars.
A. White
B. Black
C. Silver
D. Red

36. Name a reason people might be late for work.
A. Traffic
B. Overslept
C. Missed the bus
D. Forgot something

37. Name a Disney character.
A. Mickey Mouse
B. Elsa
C. Simba
D. Ariel

38. Name a fast-food restaurant.
A. McDonald’s
B. Burger King
C. KFC
D. Subway

39. Name something you can’t leave home without.
A. Phone
B. Wallet
C. Keys
D. Sunglasses

40. Name a type of hat.
A. Baseball cap
B. Fedora
C. Beanie
D. Cowboy hat

41. Name something you might find in a first-aid kit.
A. Band-aids
B. Gauze
C. Antiseptic
D. Scissors

42. Name a reason people buy a cake.
A. Birthday
B. Wedding
C. Anniversary
D. Graduation

43. Name a mode of public transportation.
A. Bus
B. Train
C. Taxi
D. Subway

44. Name a type of dance.
A. Salsa
B. Ballet
C. Hip-hop
D. Waltz

45. Name something you wear in the winter.
A. Coat
B. Scarf
C. Gloves
D. Boots

46. Name a type of pasta.
A. Spaghetti
B. Penne
C. Fettuccine
D. Lasagna

47. Name something people put in their hair.
A. Shampoo
B. Gel
C. Hair spray
D. Conditioner

48. Name a drink people have with breakfast.
A. Coffee
B. Orange juice
C. Milk
D. Tea

49. Name a type of footwear.
A. Sneakers
B. Sandals
C. Boots
D. Flip-flops

50. Name something you associate with weddings.
A. Rings
B. Cake
C. Dress
D. Bouquet

51. Name a musical instrument.
A. Guitar
B. Piano
C. Violin
D. Drums

52. Name something you do at a park.
A. Jogging
B. Picnic
C. Walking dog
D. Playing sports

53. Name a type of cheese.
A. Cheddar
B. Mozzarella
C. Parmesan
D. Swiss

54. Name something you associate with Halloween.
A. Pumpkins
B. Costumes
C. Candy
D. Ghosts

55. Name a type of soup.
A. Tomato
B. Chicken noodle
C. Minestrone
D. Lentil

56. Name a U.S. state.
A. California
B. Texas
C. New York
D. Florida

57. Name something you take on a road trip.
A. Snacks
B. Map
C. Music
D. Water

58. Name a piece of jewelry.
A. Ring
B. Necklace
C. Earrings
D. Bracelet

59. Name a famous landmark.
A. Eiffel Tower
B. Statue of Liberty
C. Great Wall of China
D. Taj Mahal

60. Name something people do at weddings.
A. Dance
B. Eat
C. Take photos
D. Make speeches

61. Name a popular holiday destination.
A. Paris
B. Hawaii
C. Maldives
D. Tokyo

62. Name a type of cookie.
A. Chocolate chip
B. Oatmeal raisin
C. Peanut butter
D. Sugar

63. Name a flavor of ice cream.
A. Vanilla
B. Chocolate
C. Strawberry
D. Mint

64. Name something you might find in a bathroom.
A. Soap
B. Towels
C. Toothbrush
D. Shampoo

65. Name something kids do in the playground.
A. Swing
B. Slide
C. Climb
D. Play tag

66. Name a famous superhero movie.
A. Spider-Man
B. The Avengers
C. Batman
D. Wonder Woman

67. Name something you wear to sleep.
A. Pajamas
B. Nightgown
C. T-shirt
D. Shorts

68. Name a snack you’d find in a vending machine.
A. Chips
B. Candy bar
C. Cookies
D. Gum

69. Name a type of fish people eat.
A. Salmon
B. Tuna
C. Cod
D. Tilapia

70. Name a common type of beverage.
A. Water
B. Tea
C. Coffee
D. Soda

71. Name something you do to celebrate a birthday.
A. Have a party
B. Eat cake
C. Open gifts
D. Sing

72. Name a type of footwear that women wear.
A. Heels
B. Flats
C. Sandals
D. Boots

73. Name something people keep in their cars.
A. Spare tire
B. Sunglasses
C. Map
D. Air freshener

74. Name a famous athlete.
A. Serena Williams
B. Lionel Messi
C. LeBron James
D. Usain Bolt

75. Name a fruit with seeds.
A. Watermelon
B. Apple
C. Kiwi
D. Strawberry

76. Name a type of pasta dish.
A. Spaghetti
B. Lasagna
C. Mac and cheese
D. Ravioli

77. Name something you use to clean the house.
A. Vacuum cleaner
B. Mop
C. Dustpan
D. Sponge

78. Name something you drink out of a mug.
A. Coffee
B. Tea
C. Hot chocolate
D. Soup

79. Name a type of chocolate.
A. Milk chocolate
B. Dark chocolate
C. White chocolate
D. Caramel-filled

80. Name something you do in the summer.
A. Go swimming
B. Have a barbecue
C. Go on vacation
D. Eat ice cream

81. Name a popular app on your phone.
A. Instagram
B. WhatsApp
C. TikTok
D. Facebook

82. Name a reason people get married.
A. Love
B. Family
C. Financial stability
D. Religion

83. Name something you wear in the rain.
A. Raincoat
B. Boots
C. Hat
D. Umbrella

84. Name a famous author.
A. J.K. Rowling
B. Stephen King
C. Agatha Christie
D. George Orwell

85. Name something you see in a garden.
A. Flowers
B. Trees
C. Grass
D. Birds

86. Name a way to communicate with someone.
A. Phone
B. Text
C. Email
D. Face-to-face

87. Name a room in a hotel.
A. Suite
B. Standard
C. Deluxe
D. Penthouse

88. Name a fast animal.
A. Cheetah
B. Falcon
C. Horse
D. Greyhound

89. Name a popular streaming service.
A. Netflix
B. Hulu
C. Disney+
D. Amazon Prime

90. Name something people keep on their desk.
A. Computer
B. Pens
C. Notebook
D. Coffee mug

91. Name something you’d find in a bedroom.
A. Bed
B. Closet
C. Nightstand
D. Lamp

92. Name something you might put on toast.
A. Butter
B. Jam
C. Peanut butter
D. Avocado

93. Name a holiday tradition.
A. Decorating the tree
B. Opening gifts
C. Singing carols
D. Eating a big meal

94. Name a famous painting.
A. Mona Lisa
B. Starry Night
C. The Last Supper
D. The Scream

95. Name something you associate with babies.
A. Diapers
B. Bottles
C. Crying
D. Blankets

96. Name something you might put in a salad.
A. Lettuce
B. Tomatoes
C. Cucumbers
D. Cheese

97. Name a common kitchen appliance.
A. Oven
B. Fridge
C. Blender
D. Microwave

98. Name a reason people go to the doctor.
A. Illness
B. Injury
C. Checkup
D. Prescription

99. Name something that makes noise.
A. Radio
B. Car horn
C. Baby crying
D. Alarm clock

100. Name a type of transportation that floats.
A. Boat
B. Ship
C. Kayak
D. Ferry

101. Name something that breaks down when you need it most.
A. Car
B. Phone
C. Wi-Fi
D. Washing machine

102. Name a food that’s hard to eat gracefully.
A. Spaghetti
B. Ribs
C. Tacos
D. Burgers

103. Name something people always lose in their house.
A. Keys
B. Remote
C. Socks
D. Glasses

104. Name a place where you’d hate to be stuck next to a crying baby.
A. Airplane
B. Restaurant
C. Movie theatre
D. Church

105. Name something people fake to get out of work.
A. Illness
B. Car trouble
C. Family emergency
D. Dentist appointment

106. Name a reason someone might sleep on the couch.
A. Fight with spouse
B. Watching TV
C. Fell asleep accidentally
D. Snoring too loud

107. Name something people forget to pack when they travel.
A. Toothbrush
B. Chargers
C. Socks
D. Passport

108. Name something you don’t want to happen at your wedding.
A. Rain
B. Bride/Groom fainting
C. Guests fighting
D. Food running out

109. Name something that gets stolen easily.
A. Wallet
B. Phone
C. Car
D. Bike

110. Name something people dread getting in the mail.
A. Bills
B. Jury duty
C. Parking tickets
D. Spam

111. Name a place where people pretend to be busy.
A. Office
B. Gym
C. Library
D. Family reunion

112. Name a food that smells bad but tastes good.
A. Cheese
B. Durian
C. Fish
D. Garlic

113. Name something you can never find when you need it.
A. Scissors
B. Pen
C. Tape
D. Phone charger

114. Name a job where you get yelled at a lot.
A. Customer service
B. Teacher
C. Referee
D. Waiter

115. Name a reason you might be embarrassed at the doctor’s office.
A. Forgetting to shower
B. Gaining weight
C. Awkward symptoms
D. Fumbling with the gown

116. Name something you might accidentally sit on.
A. Remote
B. Glasses
C. Gum
D. Sandwich

117. Name a gift people re-gift.
A. Candles
B. Socks
C. Fruitcake
D. Picture frames

118. Name a reason people run late in the morning.
A. Alarm didn’t go off
B. Overslept
C. Spilled coffee
D. Can’t find clothes

119. Name something people lie about on their dating profile.
A. Age
B. Height
C. Job
D. Photos

120. Name something you wouldn’t want to find in your food.
A. Hair
B. Bugs
C. Plastic
D. Finger (yikes!)

121. Name a reason you might quit your job.
A. Bad boss
B. Low pay
C. Long hours
D. Office drama

122. Name a sound you hate to hear when you’re sleeping.
A. Alarm clock
B. Snoring
C. Thunder
D. Baby crying

123. Name a place you’d hate to get locked in.
A. Bathroom
B. Elevator
C. Freezer
D. Basement

124. Name something kids do that makes parents cry.
A. Throw tantrums
B. Break things
C. Fail exams
D. Move out

125. Name something people regret buying.
A. Exercise equipment
B. Expensive shoes
C. Car
D. Kitchen gadgets

126. Name a thing that gets smaller over time.
A. Bar of soap
B. Bank account
C. Hairline
D. Ice cubes

127. Name something that’s impossible to eat quietly.
A. Chips
B. Celery
C. Popcorn
D. Apples

128. Name something you’d hate to drop on your foot.
A. Brick
B. Weight
C. Phone
D. Hammer

129. Name a reason someone might dig up their backyard.
A. Planting
B. Burying a pet
C. Treasure hunt
D. Hiding something (shady!)

130. Name a place people pretend to enjoy.
A. Museums
B. Fancy restaurants
C. Opera
D. Work parties

131. Name something that melts.
A. Ice
B. Chocolate
C. Butter
D. Candles

132. Name a popular excuse for not doing homework.
A. Dog ate it
B. Forgot
C. Lost it
D. Didn’t understand

133. Name a reason someone might blush.
A. Compliment
B. Embarrassment
C. Crush nearby
D. Tripped in public

134. Name a place people fall asleep that’s not a bed.
A. Couch
B. Car
C. Classroom
D. Plane

135. Name something you wish you could do every day.
A. Sleep
B. Eat junk food
C. Travel
D. Win the lottery

136. Name a sport where people get dirty.
A. Football
B. Rugby
C. Wrestling
D. Mud run

137. Name something that squeaks.
A. Door
B. Shoes
C. Mouse
D. Bed

138. Name something you’d hate to wake up to.
A. Fire alarm
B. Flood
C. Someone yelling
D. A stranger

139. Name something you might scream at.
A. Spider
B. Horror movie
C. Roller coaster
D. Bad grades

140. Name something you might do after a breakup.
A. Cry
B. Eat ice cream
C. Change your hair
D. Stalk their social media

141. Name something people pretend to know about.
A. Wine
B. Stocks
C. Cars
D. Art

142. Name something you shouldn’t do at a wedding.
A. Wear white
B. Object
C. Get drunk
D. Cry too loudly

143. Name a reason people pull over their car.
A. Police
B. Flat tire
C. GPS
D. Spilled coffee

144. Name a reason you’d avoid a neighbor.
A. Loud parties
B. Borrowing things
C. Gossiping
D. Bad dog

145. Name something you wouldn’t want to lose in a public restroom.
A. Phone
B. Wallet
C. Keys
D. Ring

146. Name a reason people run to the bathroom.
A. Stomachache
B. Ate something bad
C. Excuse to leave
D. Accidentally drank too much

147. Name a food people order for delivery.
A. Pizza
B. Chinese food
C. Burgers
D. Indian curry

148. Name something kids bring home that parents hate.
A. Bugs
B. Homework
C. Bad grades
D. Dirty clothes

149. Name a reason someone wouldn’t answer their phone.
A. Battery dead
B. Ignoring someone
C. In a meeting
D. Asleep

150. Name something you’d hate to spill in your car.
A. Coffee
B. Milkshake
C. Gasoline
D. Soup

151. Name something you do when you’re home alone.
A. Sing loudly
B. Dance
C. Talk to yourself
D. Eat junk food

152. Name a reason people avoid answering the door.
A. Salesperson
B. Ex-partner
C. Too tired
D. Didn’t order food

153. Name something you’d hate to run out of during a party.
A. Drinks
B. Food
C. Ice
D. Music

154. Name something you shouldn’t say to your boss.
A. “I quit”
B. “You’re wrong”
C. “I need a raise”
D. “I’m bored”

155. Name a reason someone might leave a group chat.
A. Too many messages
B. Annoying people
C. Wrong group
D. Drama

156. Name a place where people pretend to be happy.
A. Family dinner
B. Work
C. Social media
D. Weddings

157. Name a reason someone might wear sunglasses indoors.
A. Trying to look cool
B. Hangover
C. Eye problem
D. Forgot to take them off

158. Name something that gets better with age.
A. Wine
B. Cheese
C. Wisdom
D. Leather

159. Name a reason someone might not shower.
A. Too tired
B. No time
C. Ran out of soap
D. Lazy

160. Name something you associate with clowns.
A. Balloons
B. Red noses
C. Juggling
D. Nightmares

161. Name something you’d find in a fridge but not in a cupboard.
A. Milk
B. Butter
C. Eggs
D. Ice cream

162. Name a reason you might borrow money from a friend.
A. Forgot wallet
B. Emergency
C. Bills
D. Shopping

163. Name a place where it’s awkward to accidentally fall asleep.
A. Work meeting
B. Movie theatre
C. Train
D. Class

164. Name a type of food that’s messy to eat.
A. Ribs
B. Sloppy joe
C. Curry
D. Burrito

165. Name a reason people avoid exercise.
A. No time
B. Too tired
C. Gym membership cost
D. Lazy

166. Name something you’d bring to a potluck.
A. Salad
B. Dessert
C. Pasta dish
D. Chips

167. Name something that can be embarrassing in public.
A. Tripping
B. Burping
C. Forgetting someone’s name
D. Wardrobe malfunction

168. Name a noise that wakes people up.
A. Alarm
B. Doorbell
C. Snoring
D. Car horn

169. Name something people watch when they’re sad.
A. Romantic comedies
B. Animal videos
C. Reality TV
D. Music videos

170. Name a place people would hate to get locked out of.
A. House
B. Car
C. Hotel room
D. Office

171. Name a reason people might skip breakfast.
A. No time
B. Not hungry
C. On a diet
D. Forgot

172. Name a popular superhero costume.
A. Spider-Man
B. Batman
C. Wonder Woman
D. Iron Man

173. Name something you’d find in a child’s lunchbox.
A. Sandwich
B. Fruit
C. Juice box
D. Crackers

174. Name a reason someone might cry at work.
A. Stress
B. Bad boss
C. Made a mistake
D. Got fired

175. Name something people might steal from hotels.
A. Towels
B. Shampoo
C. Slippers
D. Soap

176. Name something people do at karaoke night.
A. Sing
B. Dance
C. Laugh
D. Forget the lyrics

177. Name a reason you might sneak out of a party early.
A. Too tired
B. Bored
C. Annoying guests
D. Early morning plans

178. Name something you do to make a good first impression.
A. Smile
B. Dress nicely
C. Shake hands
D. Compliment

179. Name something people do to procrastinate.
A. Scroll social media
B. Watch TV
C. Eat
D. Clean

180. Name a reason people might argue in the car.
A. Directions
B. Music choice
C. Driving too fast
D. Backseat driving

181. Name something that gets stuck.
A. Gum
B. Zippers
C. Hair
D. Ring on a finger

182. Name something people whisper about in public.
A. Gossip
B. Complaints
C. Crushes
D. Embarrassing situations

183. Name something people hoard.
A. Newspapers
B. Shoes
C. Food
D. Receipts

184. Name a reason someone might break up with their partner.
A. Cheating
B. Lack of trust
C. Different goals
D. Boredom

185. Name something you’d find in a haunted house.
A. Spiderwebs
B. Ghosts
C. Creaky floors
D. Old furniture

186. Name a reason you’d get detention at school.
A. Talking back
B. Late homework
C. Fighting
D. Cheating

187. Name a reason you’d yell at the TV.
A. Sports game
B. Movie ending
C. Breaking news
D. Bad reality show

188. Name something people argue about on vacation.
A. Where to eat
B. Budget
C. Activities
D. Directions

189. Name a smell people either love or hate.
A. Gasoline
B. Perfume
C. Cheese
D. Nail polish

190. Name something you’d do if you were invisible for a day.
A. Spy on people
B. Play pranks
C. Sneak into movies
D. Avoid everyone

191. Name something you shouldn’t do while driving.
A. Text
B. Eat
C. Put on makeup
D. Read

192. Name a reason someone might call off a wedding.
A. Cold feet
B. Found out a secret
C. Financial issues
D. Cheating

193. Name something you’d hate to spill on your shirt.
A. Coffee
B. Wine
C. Ketchup
D. Grease

194. Name a reason you’d need a ladder.
A. Changing a lightbulb
B. Painting
C. Cleaning gutters
D. Getting a cat out of a tree

195. Name something you might do to avoid an awkward conversation.
A. Pretend to get a call
B. Excuse yourself
C. Walk away
D. Start coughing

196. Name a reason people laugh inappropriately.
A. Nervousness
B. Someone falling
C. Misunderstanding a joke
D. Sarcasm

197. Name a reason you’d skip a wedding.
A. Didn’t RSVP
B. Too far away
C. Don’t like the couple
D. Forgot the date

198. Name something you’d hate to see on your car windshield.
A. Parking ticket
B. Bird poop
C. Crack
D. Note

199. Name a reason people might apologize.
A. Late for a meeting
B. Forgot a birthday
C. Said something rude
D. Accidentally bumped into someone

200. Name something that might interrupt a romantic dinner.
A. Phone call
B. Crying baby
C. Spilled drink
D. Fire alarm

201. Name something people trip over.
A. Cords
B. Toys
C. Rugs
D. Their own feet

Conclusion

Family Fortunes brings people closer, creates laughter, and builds memories that last. I’ve shared these 201 questions because I’ve seen how they light up rooms and turn quiet gatherings into hours of fun.

Remember, the magic isn’t just in the questions – it’s in how you play.

Take your time with those Steve Harvey-style pauses, mix up your questions to keep things fresh, and, most importantly, let everyone join in the fun.

Ready to start?

Pick your teams, choose your host, and grab those questions. And hey, I’d love to hear how your game night goes!

Drop a comment below to share your favorite moments, or tell me which questions got the biggest laughs.