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Two Truths and a Lie

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.

Set up · 1 of 1

Give everyone a minute to think of two true things about themselves and one believable lie.

How to play · 1 of 5

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.