Two ways to run a group purity test
There are two ways to run a group purity test: the read-aloud format, which is loud, and the everyone-on-their-own-phone format, which is sneakier. Both work with the app's Squad mode, 100 questions built for parties, with a tagline that sums it up: “Awkward and funny. The one you launch with your friends.”
For a multiplayer purity test, the old-school way works best: everybody in the same room, everybody with their own answers, and a big reveal at the end. Read-aloud isn't an app feature, just a way to play at a party with one phone for the whole group. The phone format leans on what the app actually does: a score for every player, head-to-head comparisons and a card to share.
Format 1: the read-aloud round
In the read-aloud format, one person holds the phone and reads each question, and everyone else keeps count of their “Done that” answers on their fingers, a napkin or a notes app. It's the rowdiest way to play: every question gets side-eyes, laughs and at least one “wait, YOU?”
The catch: everyone but the reader walks away with a number scribbled on a napkin instead of their own score card. For that, you want format 2.
- Pick a reader. They play too and keep track of their own answers.
- The reader reads each question out loud and gives everyone a few seconds to mark it.
- At the end, everyone works out their score: 100 minus the number of “Done that” answers.
- Reveal scores from highest to lowest to keep the suspense going until the very end.
Format 2: everyone on their phone, then the reveal
In the phone format, everybody takes the test at the same time, in silence, then you reveal scores together. It's the best setup for honest answers, because nobody can see anybody else's screen.
Comparisons work in pairs, not for the whole group at once. Perfect excuse for head-to-heads: the group angel versus the prime suspect.
- Everyone downloads the free Test de Pureté app on iOS or Android. The basic modes don't need an account.
- Everyone picks the same mode and answers all 100 questions solo.
- When the last person finishes, phones flip over and scores get announced.
- For extra drama, compare two at a time: the app shows both scores side by side, and whoever scores lower tells a story of their choice.
Party purity test variations
Once everyone gets the basics, a party purity test can go a lot of directions depending on the crowd and how late it is.
For true marathoners, Ultimate mode packs all 700 questions in the app into a single test. Bring snacks.
- Hall of fame: write down every score and crown the night's Choir Kid and Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The verdicts make great titles.
- Dares: the highest score picks a dare for the lowest, or the other way around, depending on who needs revenge more.
- Guess the score: before the reveal, everyone bets on everyone else's score. Closest guess controls the playlist.
- Chill mode to warm up the room: 100 gentle questions, perfect early in the night or with people you met an hour ago.
- Trash mode for later: “Let's go through the nights that went sideways.” Best saved for friends who were actually there.
- Money mode for crews that love talking cash, side hustles and questionable purchases.
How long does a group purity test take?
How long a purity test with friends takes depends mostly on the format and how much you talk between questions, not on how many people play. Solo on your phone, 100 yes-or-no questions go by fast: ballpark, something like ten minutes, though it varies a lot from person to person. Read aloud, it takes a lot longer: any question can spark a story, and some stories run longer than the test.
Short on time? Go phones-only and save the debate for the reveal. Got all night? Read-aloud wins every time.
Keep a purity test with friends fun for everyone
A good purity test for friends is one where nobody feels ambushed, and a few simple rules take care of that.
- Nobody has to answer out loud. You can mark answers silently and keep your score to yourself.
- What's said at the party stays at the party. Stories don't leave the room, and they definitely don't end up online.
- Nobody gets pushed into playing. Scorekeepers, referees and spectators are all welcome.
- It's a game. A low score isn't shameful and a high one isn't a trophy. For what the number really means, see how to read your purity test score.
- Adults only: the app is for players 18 and up.
Share your score card
When you finish, the app can make a story-format score card showing your score and verdict, but none of your answers. Post it to call out the friends who skipped the party, without giving away a single detail. Nothing gets posted unless you decide to.
Want to check out the questions before game night? The preview above has 6 from Squad mode, and we've rounded up more purity test question examples, mode by mode. And if two of you want a one-on-one rematch, here's how to do a purity test for couples.
