A fun quiz you can use to kill time by yourself or with everyone
Quizzes that everyone can enjoy together are perfect for free time with coworkers or classmates.
They can help you discover unexpected sides of your colleagues and friends, and even spark new learning.
In this article, we introduce a wide range of questions—from ones you can answer intuitively in a short time to ones that invite deeper thought!
You can write them down and present them on paper, or share them on a smartphone or computer screen.
These quizzes work whether you want to tackle tough questions solo or use them to liven up a group.
Give these problems a try on a laid-back day or during a break and have fun with them!
A fun quiz to pass the time, whether you're alone or with everyone (1–10)
Logic Quiz
If you want to test your flash of inspiration, how about a “logic quiz”? This one might be the real deal—you may even need paper and pen.
They say the higher your IQ, the faster you can solve it, so give it a try! Rather than just a time-killer, it’s recommended for those who want to take their time and tackle a problem on their own.
It’s also a great challenge for members of quiz clubs.
After solving it, discussing the solution process together could be a lot of fun.
Prefecture Quiz
特別な知識は必要なく、子どもから大人まで、誰でも一緒に「都道府県クイズ」を楽しめます。カギは瞬発力。どれだけ頭の回転が速いかを試すのにぴったりです！「『大』の漢字が入る都道府県は？」「『愛』の漢字が入る都道府県は？」といった問題は知っているはずなのに、いざその場で聞かれると意外と答えに詰まってしまうものです。
If answers aren’t coming, try giving hints related to that prefecture, and once everyone gets the hang of it, add a time limit to make it more exciting.
Rule Quiz
A “pattern quiz” is a challenging puzzle in which a hidden rule is embedded in the problem, and you must find it to arrive at the answer.
Speaking from personal experience, as you solve more of these, you start to get the hang of them, so practicing with lots of problems is the shortcut to improving.
When a question has two possible answers, the difficulty goes up, so if you’re not used to them, it might be better to start with easier ones.
They’re quite tough for simple pastime puzzles, so why not try them with friends or coworkers who enjoy quizzes?
Who am I? quiz
The “Who am I?” quiz is a common feature on TV game shows.
It’s a quiz where you deduce the answer from several clues related to “me.” For example, clues might include: “I’m very active in the hot summer,” “My lifespan is very short,” and “I’m green.” Since you have to use your brain at full capacity, it’s perfect for mental training! If you love quizzes, you might also enjoy creating your own questions.
If you put yourself in the shoes of “me,” fun questions are sure to come to mind.
Please use this as a reference.
10-time quiz on LINE
The “say the same word 10 times” game, where you quiz someone right after and enjoy when they get tripped up.
Haven’t we all played it at least once? These days, trying it on LINE is highly recommended! It’s a blast whether you do it one-on-one or use a LINE group.
With stumpers like “Say ‘sesame’ 10 times…
Okay, what do you call your grandfather’s child?” there’s a slew of guaranteed gotchas—feel free to use them! One of the great things about LINE is that you can have fun with people even when you’re far apart.
Couples Quiz
If you’ve been together for a few years, surely you know everything about each other, right?! “Couple Quiz” is a fun way to deepen that bond.
Of course it’s great for couples, but it’s also a quiz you can enjoy with friends or coworkers you’ve spent many years with—perfect for killing time.
If you’re a couple, ask each other quiz questions about your relationship and see what your partner remembers.
With friends, questions about school-day memories could be fun; with coworkers, try events that happened at the office!
Math Quiz
Why not exercise your brain and boost your intelligence on a daily basis? In times like that, we recommend math quizzes! They may look easy at first glance, but they’re full of tricky problems.
Some even require a bit of wordplay-style thinking, so you might need to keep your mind flexible! They’re not recommended if you’re averse to numbers, but if you love math, enjoy calculation, or want to try all kinds of quizzes, give them a go.
These quizzes are sure to become a hot topic at school or work!
Anime Quiz
Let’s have some fun with fellow anime fans by giving each other “anime quizzes”! Of course, you can also enjoy it solo to check your anime knowledge.
The quiz gives only the synopsis, and you answer with the anime’s title.
Synopses pack an anime’s information tightly, so they’re really easy to understand, right? If you’ve seen the anime, you’ll probably answer effortlessly, but even if you haven’t, being able to guess from a few bits of information is what makes this quiz so interesting.
Kanji Quiz
There are kanji we see all the time but are easy to misread, right? A “Kanji Quiz” is super educational, so definitely try it at school or work and have some fun! Words like “肉汁,” “灰汁,” and “月極,” which you often use or come across in daily life, will appear.
You might discover that kanji you’ve been reading as a matter of course were actually wrong! Even if you misread something, don’t feel embarrassed—think of it positively as a chance to learn.
Japanese Landmarks Quiz
A “Famous Places in Japan Quiz” recommended for those good at geography or interested in history.
Japan still has plenty of famous spots you may not know, so it’s a great way to learn! Some people might even feel like visiting these places after taking the quiz.
In the video, you’re asked to answer the prefecture names, but the reverse pattern could be fun as well.
It’s also recommended for those who want to broaden their trivia and knowledge, so give it a try as a way to pass the time.