20 Questions

Video Game Questions to Ask

Engaging and entertaining questions that help you discover gaming preferences, favorite experiences, and build connections with fellow gamers while exploring the world of interactive entertainment.

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What's your all-time favorite video game and what makes it special to you?

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Why this works

Opens up conversation about their gaming history and reveals what they value most in games, often leading to discussions about memorable experiences and personal connections.

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What's the most challenging game you've ever played and how did you overcome it?

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Why this works

Reveals their approach to gaming challenges and often leads to exciting stories about perseverance, strategy, and the satisfaction of conquering difficult games.

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What's your favorite gaming memory or moment that you'll never forget?

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Why this works

Encourages storytelling about meaningful gaming experiences and often leads to touching or exciting stories about gaming achievements and special moments.

4

What type of games do you enjoy most and what draws you to that genre?

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Why this works

Shows their gaming preferences and reveals what they find most engaging about different types of games, often leading to discussions about gameplay mechanics and storytelling.

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What's the funniest thing that's ever happened to you while gaming?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of amusing gaming experiences and often leads to hilarious stories about glitches, unexpected moments, and gaming mishaps.

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What's your favorite gaming platform and what do you love about it?

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Why this works

Reveals their platform preferences and often leads to discussions about console features, exclusive games, and what they find appealing about different gaming systems.

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What's the most immersive game you've ever played and what made it so engaging?

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Why this works

Shows their appreciation for immersive gaming experiences and often leads to discussions about storytelling, world-building, and what makes games captivating.

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What's your favorite multiplayer gaming experience and what made it memorable?

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Why this works

Reveals their social gaming preferences and often leads to stories about teamwork, competition, and the social aspects of gaming.

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What's the most beautiful game you've ever played and what made it visually stunning?

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Why this works

Shows their appreciation for game art and design and often leads to discussions about graphics, aesthetics, and visual storytelling in games.

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What's your favorite gaming soundtrack or musical moment in a game?

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Why this works

Reveals their appreciation for game music and often leads to discussions about how music enhances gaming experiences and creates emotional connections.

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What's the most creative or innovative game you've ever played and what made it unique?

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Why this works

Shows their appreciation for game innovation and often leads to discussions about creative gameplay mechanics, unique concepts, and groundbreaking game design.

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What's your favorite gaming character and what makes them special to you?

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Why this works

Reveals their connection to game characters and often leads to discussions about character development, storytelling, and emotional investment in game narratives.

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What's the most emotional gaming moment you've ever experienced and how did it affect you?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of meaningful gaming experiences and often leads to touching stories about how games can create deep emotional connections and impact players.

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What's your favorite gaming achievement or accomplishment that you're most proud of?

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Why this works

Shows their gaming achievements and often leads to exciting stories about difficult challenges, rare accomplishments, and the satisfaction of gaming success.

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What's the most atmospheric or mood-setting game you've ever played and what created that atmosphere?

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Why this works

Reveals their appreciation for game atmosphere and often leads to discussions about how games create mood, tension, and emotional experiences through design and storytelling.

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What's your favorite gaming community or online experience and what made it special?

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Why this works

Shows their appreciation for gaming communities and often leads to discussions about online friendships, shared experiences, and the social aspects of gaming.

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What's the most nostalgic gaming experience you have and what makes it memorable?

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Why this works

Encourages sharing of gaming nostalgia and often leads to touching stories about childhood gaming experiences and the emotional connections to early games.

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What's your favorite gaming genre to play with friends and what makes it fun for group play?

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Why this works

Reveals their social gaming preferences and often leads to discussions about cooperative gaming, competition, and what makes games enjoyable for group play.

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What's the most educational or informative game you've ever played and what did you learn from it?

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Why this works

Shows their appreciation for educational gaming and often leads to discussions about how games can be both entertaining and educational, teaching valuable skills and knowledge.

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What's your dream video game that you wish existed and what would make it perfect?

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Why this works

Encourages creative thinking and often leads to exciting discussions about ideal game concepts, features, and what would make the perfect gaming experience.

Best Practices for Gaming Conversations

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Show Genuine Interest in Their Gaming Experiences

Gamers appreciate when you show genuine interest in their gaming experiences and stories. Ask follow-up questions that demonstrate you're listening and want to understand their perspective.

Be Ready to Share Your Own Gaming Experiences

The best gaming conversations are mutual. Be prepared to share your own gaming experiences and preferences to create a more engaging and reciprocal conversation.

Focus on the Stories Behind Their Gaming Experiences

While it's fun to learn about games, the most interesting part is often the personal stories and experiences behind their gaming choices. Ask about the stories and memories.

Question Sequences

The Favorites and Preferences Sequence

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What's your all-time favorite video game and what makes it special to you?
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What type of games do you enjoy most and what draws you to that genre?
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What's your favorite gaming platform and what do you love about it?

The Experiences and Memories Flow

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What's your favorite gaming memory or moment that you'll never forget?
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What's the most emotional gaming moment you've ever experienced and how did it affect you?
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What's the most nostalgic gaming experience you have and what makes it memorable?

Common Pitfalls

Don't Judge Their Gaming Preferences

Everyone has different gaming tastes and preferences. Avoid making negative comments about their choices or trying to convince them to like different types of games.

Avoid Overly Technical Questions

While gaming knowledge is important, don't overwhelm with overly technical questions unless they show interest in diving deep into specific gaming technologies or mechanics.

Don't Make It an Interview

These questions should feel like natural conversation, not an interrogation. Space them out and let the conversation flow organically.

Conversation Templates

The Favorites and Preferences Flow

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Step 1: Start with: "What's your all-time favorite video game and what makes it special to you?"
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Step 2: Continue with: "What type of games do you enjoy most and what draws you to that genre?"
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Step 3: Finish with: "What's your favorite gaming platform and what do you love about it?"

The Experiences and Memories Sequence

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Step 1: Begin with: "What's your favorite gaming memory or moment that you'll never forget?"
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Step 2: Follow with: "What's the most emotional gaming moment you've ever experienced and how did it affect you?"
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Step 3: End with: "What's the most nostalgic gaming experience you have and what makes it memorable?"

Further Reading

"The Art of Game Design" by Jesse Schell
"Reality Is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
"The Ultimate History of Video Games" by Steven L. Kent

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