Two Truths and a Lie
The classic icebreaker, on everyone’s phone. Two true things, one made up.
Players3 to 12
Time10 to 20 minutes
Best forNew groups and icebreakers
How to play
1Write three things
Two true, one invented. Tap Mark as my lie on the fake one.
2Take the hot seat
One at a time, each player’s three statements are shown. Keep a straight face.
3Find the lie
Everyone else picks the one they think is made up.
4The reveal
The lie is shown, with who spotted it.
Scoring
- Spot the lie: +10.
- Hot seat: +5 for everyone you fool.
- Nobody spots it: +10 bonus.
Quick example
Nour writes: met Mohamed Salah, got lost in IKEA for two hours, can solve a Rubik’s cube. Everyone picks Salah. The lie was IKEA. Nour fools all three: +15, plus the +10 bonus.
Tips
- The best lies are boring.
- The best truths sound made up.
- More ideas on our ideas page.