Two Truths & a Lie
Tell three stories about the topic. Two are true, one is invented. Can the group spot the fake?
How to play
- Read the topic on screen out loud.
- The player whose turn it is tells three short stories about it. Two are true and one is a lie.
- Everyone else can ask one question each, then says which story they think is the lie.
- The storyteller reveals the lie. Tap everyone who spotted it. They each score 1.
Two Truths and a Lie: ideas and topics
Two Truths and a Lie is a classic icebreaker. The storyteller tells three short stories, two true and one invented, and everyone else tries to spot the lie. The hardest part is usually thinking of stories, so the phone gives you a topic every turn, like your childhood or a weird dream.
After the stories, everyone can ask one question, then votes on which story is the lie. The storyteller reveals the answer, and everyone who spotted it scores a point. Use the timer to keep storytellers snappy.
Topics come in three decks: Life, Odd and Spicy, with spicy topics only shown in spicy mode. It works for team meetings, first days at school, dinner parties and dates, and it needs 3 or more players and one phone.
Tips
- Make your lie boring and your truths wild.
- Keep all three stories the same length.
- Watch for details. Liars over-explain.
Two Truths & a Lie questions
How many players do you need for Two Truths & a Lie?
Two Truths & a Lie needs at least 3 players and works with up to 30 on one phone, passed round the group.
How long does a game of Two Truths & a Lie take?
About 15 to 30 minutes with the default settings. On the game page, open “Game ends” to choose a number of rounds, a target score or Endless, or tap End at any time to see the scores.
Is Two Truths & a Lie suitable for kids?
Yes. Family mode is on by default and hides every adult prompt, so Two Truths & a Lie is safe for kids and family gatherings. Adults can turn on spicy mode in Settings for bolder prompts.
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