Get to know you Social deception No equipment
Two Truths and a Lie
Tell everyone three things about yourself, one of them made up. They grill you, then vote on which is the lie.
the best bit: learning the unbelievable one was true the whole time
- Players
- 3–20 (best with 4–10)
- Time
- 15–30 min
- Learn in
- Seconds
- Mood
- Chill
- Format
- Nobody keeps score
The 30-second version
Each person shares three statements about themselves. Two are true, one is made up. Everyone else talks it over and guesses the lie. It gets a group talking fast, and you'll learn something new about people you thought you knew.
honestly, just read this out and go.
Grab these
Nothing at all. just your people.
Set up
- Give everyone a minute to think of two true things about themselves and one believable lie.
How to play
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Share your three
The first player says their three statements, in any order. Keep a straight face.
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Ask questions
Everyone else can ask a few follow-up questions. The speaker answers each one, and yes, they can lie to protect their lie.
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Vote
On the count of three, everyone holds up one, two or three fingers for the statement they think is the lie.
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The reveal
The speaker reveals the lie, then tells the story behind the true ones. That's usually the best part.
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Next
Move on to the next person until everyone's had a turn.
How to win
Nobody wins. Everyone leaves knowing something new.
Once you know it
- Keep score
- Guessers get a point for spotting the lie, and the speaker gets one for each person they fooled. Most points once everyone's gone wins.
From experience…
- The best lies are boring. The best truths are surprising.
- Pick truths that come with a story, so the reveal is worth the wait.
- Ask about details like when, where and who with. Skip the yes-or-no questions.