Two Truths and a Lie: rules and 30 ideas
Two Truths and a Lie is the perfect icebreaker: each person tells three things about themselves, one of which is a lie, and the rest have to guess which. It gets people who just met to know each other in minutes.
Here are the rules, ideas for good statements, and how to play it live on mobile instead of around the table.
The rules
Each player writes three statements about themselves — two true, one false. In turn, the three are read out (or shown on screen) and the rest guess which is the lie. Points for guessing right, and a bonus for fooling the most people.
Ideas for good statements
The best lies sound true, and the best truths sound unlikely. Think: travels, jobs, talents, embarrassing incidents, brushes with fame, food you've eaten.
Examples: 'I've met a prime minister', 'I can play the trumpet', 'I've never broken a bone', 'I've lived in three countries'.
Play it live on mobile
Instead of saying it aloud, everyone writes their three statements on mobile. The system shows one set at a time, the rest vote on the lie, and the answer is revealed after — so no one sees it in advance.
For which occasions?
Perfect for a company party where colleagues from different teams meet, or a dinner with friends where you want to get to know each other better.
Try it
Frequently asked questions
- How many can play Two Truths and a Lie?
- From 3 upward — everyone writes their statements at once on mobile, so it scales to large groups.
- How do you win?
- You score for guessing the lies right, plus a bonus for fooling the most people with your own lie.
- Do you need an app?
- No. Everyone writes their statements in the mobile browser via a QR code.