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Icebreaker

Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie is an icebreaker game where each player shares three statements about themselves, and the group guesses which one is false. The classic icebreaker, with the phone doing the hiding. Type two true facts and one lie in secret. The app shuffles them, and the group has to spot the lie.

Example statements players use:

  • I've been on TV.
  • I've never been on a plane.
  • I can speak three languages.
  • I was born in a different country.
  • I've met a celebrity.
  • I have a hidden tattoo.
  • I've run a marathon.
  • I once got stuck in an elevator.

How to play

1
Add everyone's names. You need at least two people.
2
Take the phone in secret. Type two true things about yourself and one lie, and mark which one is the lie.
3
Show the group. The statements appear in random order.
4
The group picks the lie. If they're wrong, you get a point.
5
Pass the phone to the next player. Most points wins 'Best liar'.

At a glance

Players2 or more
TimeAbout 2 minutes per turn
You needOne phone
Best forNew teams, classrooms, first meetings, parties

Ways to play

  • Themed rounds: Every statement has to be about travel, food or childhood.
  • Two lies and a truth: Flip it: the group has to find the one true statement.
  • Interview mode: The group gets three yes-or-no questions before they vote.
  • Team play: Teams write statements together and try to fool the other team.

Hosting tips

  • Make your truths sound surprising and your lie sound ordinary.
  • Specific details make a lie believable.
  • At work, keep statements light and professional.
  • Let quieter players go second or third so they can hear a few examples first.

Ideas for your statements

Stuck? Borrow the style of these. Your truths should sound fake and your lie should sound boring.

  • I've been on TV.
  • I've never been on a plane.
  • I can speak three languages.
  • I was born in a different country.
  • I've met a celebrity.
  • I have a hidden tattoo.
  • I've run a marathon.
  • I once got stuck in an elevator.
  • I can play a musical instrument.
  • I've eaten a bug on purpose.
  • I've never had a cavity.
  • I sleepwalk.

Frequently asked questions

What are good Two Truths and a Lie tips?

Make your truths sound surprising and your lie sound ordinary. Specific details make a lie more believable.

Is it good for work icebreakers?

Yes. It's one of the most popular icebreakers for teams because people learn real facts about each other. Keep statements work-appropriate.

How long does a game take?

About 2 minutes per player per round.

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