Two Truths and a Lie

The classic get-to-know-you game, with the bookkeeping done for you. This two truths and a lie round runner tracks whose turn it is, collects everyone’s guesses, reveals the lie and keeps score, so you can focus on the stories. Works for team icebreakers, family gatherings and parties.

How to play Two Truths and a Lie

• Type in 3 to 12 player names, pick 1 to 3 rounds and an optional thinking timer, then press Start game.
• The storyteller thinks of two true statements about themselves and one believable lie, then says all three out loud as statements 1, 2 and 3. Idea starters are on screen if anyone gets stuck.
• Press Start voting. Each other player taps the number they think is the lie. Pass the phone, or have one person tap while everyone calls out their guess.
• The storyteller taps the real lie. Everyone who spotted it scores 1 point, and the storyteller scores 1 point for every player they fooled.
• Play moves to the next storyteller. After the last turn, the player with the most points wins.

Tips

• The best lies are boring and the best truths are surprising: make your lie the most believable of the three.
• Pick the Work-safe idea starters for a team meeting so nobody is pushed into sharing anything personal.
• With more than eight people, choose 1 round so everyone gets a turn without the game dragging on.
• Ask the storyteller to share the story behind each truth after the reveal: that is where the fun is.

FAQ

How do you play two truths and a lie?

Each player in turn says three statements about themselves: two are true and one is made up. The others guess which one is the lie. Then the storyteller reveals the answer, and play passes to the next person.

How do you score two truths and a lie?

This page gives each guesser 1 point for finding the lie and gives the storyteller 1 point for each player who guessed wrong. Players who skip a vote neither score nor count as fooled.

Is two truths and a lie good for work?

Yes, it is one of the most popular team icebreakers. Choose the Work-safe idea starters, keep statements light, and remind people that they choose what to share.

How many people can play?

This round runner supports 3 to 12 players on one phone, tablet or shared screen. For larger groups, split into teams of up to twelve and run a game on each device.

What are good statements for two truths and a lie?

Use small, specific facts: a place you have visited, an unusual food you tried, a hobby from childhood or a skill you are learning. The idea starters on screen give twenty prompts in each set.