Is this for skeptics or believers?

Both — many questions are framed as "have you experienced X" rather than "do you believe X", so skeptics still have plenty to answer.

Will it actually scare people?

Less than a horror movie, more than a true-crime podcast. The scariest part is usually someone else's answer.

Good for kids at a sleepover?

Older kids yes, younger kids be careful — some questions touch on death and break-ins.

Scary & Paranormal

Have you ever had a conversation with a child about their "imaginary friend" that creeped you out?

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Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Scary questions get traction because everyone wants to know if their weird experience was unique or universal — usually it is more universal than they thought. Questions like this one get played across every kind of group on have.you — couples on a first date, coworkers at team events, friends on long drives. Each setting produces a different answer, which is part of why Have You Ever has stayed in circulation long after most party games get retired.

What do players say?

40%

of players said Yes
20 responses

Based on 20 answers so far, 40% of players say yes — making this less common than most people assume.

Discussion starters

→ Who in the group is most likely to have had a conversation with a child about their "imaginary friend" that creeped you out?
→ What's the full story — and who in the group is most surprised by your answer?
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→ What place have you been that genuinely felt wrong?
→ What is the scariest dream you remember?

Discussing the mysterious and sometimes unsettling topic of imaginary friends with children can reveal surprisingly spooky stories. Dive into this question to uncover moments that might give you chills or spark a fun, eerie conversation with friends or family.

What This Question Really Asks

This question explores the uncanny and sometimes eerie interactions you've had when talking to children about their imaginary friends. It’s about those memorable moments that felt just a little bit creepy or supernatural. Curious about what kind of stories others have shared? Discover more about funny and embarrassing childhood tales that might turn surprisingly spooky.

Whether the child described their imaginary friend in a way that felt unsettling or unusual.
Whether you felt a strange vibe or got goosebumps during the conversation.
How the imaginary friend’s description may have hinted at something more than just a playful fantasy.
Whether these stories led you to question if there’s more to the supernatural than we think.

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful yet creepy	Getting to know funny or spooky childhood stories	Use it to spark a fun icebreaker about childhood mysteries.
First date	Light with a hint of mystery	Breaking the ice with a memorable, slightly spooky story	Share a personal story to encourage openness and curiosity.
Team meeting	Casual and intriguing	Building camaraderie with interesting anecdotes	Great for team bonding during informal sessions.
Family dinner	Warm yet slightly eerie	Creating shared stories about childhood experiences	Engage with a story that’s fun to remember and share.
Party	Exciting and spooky	Storytelling, especially during ghost stories or Halloween themes	Mix with other paranormal tales for maximum effect.

When You Say "Yes"

You’ve had a creepy or unsettling conversation that stayed with you for a while.
You’ve wondered if the imaginary friend was more than just make-believe, possibly an actual spirit or presence.
This opened up a deeper, meaningful discussion about paranormal encounters.
You’ve experienced a moment where you felt chills or an unexplainable sensation during the chat.
You believe that some childhood stories can hold deeper truths or mysteries about the unknown.

When You Say "No"

When your experience with children’s imaginary friends hasn't been creepy, it usually means:

The stories were purely playful or imaginative without any eerie undertones.
You didn’t sense any supernatural presence or unsettling vibe during conversations.
The imaginary friends seemed to be just a facet of childhood creativity and imagination.

Best Follow-Up Questions

Have you ever experienced a similar situation with a different person or child?
What was the strangest or most surprising story you heard about an imaginary friend?
Do you think children’s imaginary friends could be glimpses into the paranormal?
How do you think such experiences shape our understanding of childhood innocence and fears?
Would you like to explore more paranormal stories? Check out our deep and meaningful questions section for more.

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