Two Truths and a Lie
Each person shares three statements about themselves - two true and one false. The team guesses which is the lie.
10-15 min
4-20 people
low
None needed
About This Game
Two Truths and a Lie is a classic icebreaker that helps new teams get to know each other quickly. Each person thinks of three statements about themselves - two that are true and one that is false. The rest of the team votes on which statement they think is the lie. This game encourages storytelling, creates conversation starters, and helps team members discover surprising facts about each other.
Objectives
- Help team members learn interesting facts about each other
- Break the ice in a low-pressure environment
- Encourage storytelling and communication
- Create memorable connections through surprising revelations
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"Welcome everyone! We're going to play Two Truths and a Lie. Each person will share three statements about themselves - two are true and one is false. The rest of us will guess which statement is the lie. Let me demonstrate first!"
Actions:
- Explain the game rules clearly
- Demonstrate with your own example
- Answer any questions
Tips:
- • Keep the atmosphere light and fun
- • Emphasize that all statements should be appropriate for work
- • Remind participants to make the lie believable for more fun
Facilitator Script:
"Now, take 2-3 minutes to think of your three statements. Remember, make your lie believable! You can write them down or just keep them in mind."
Actions:
- Set a timer for 2-3 minutes
- Encourage people to write down their statements
- Circulate (if in-person) to help anyone stuck
Tips:
- • Suggest topics: hobbies, travel, childhood, family, achievements
- • For shy participants, offer to let them go later
- • Remind them the lie should be plausible
Facilitator Script:
"Great! Let's start. [Name], would you like to go first? Share your three statements, and then everyone else will vote on which one they think is the lie."
Actions:
- Have each person share their three statements
- Let the team vote (show of hands or chat poll if virtual)
- Reveal the lie and let them share the story behind the truths
Tips:
- • For virtual meetings, use the raise hand feature or chat for voting
- • Encourage follow-up questions about the truths
- • Keep track of time to ensure everyone gets a turn
Facilitator Tips
- Go first to set the tone and demonstrate good examples
- For large groups (10+), consider breaking into smaller breakout rooms
- If running short on time, do a quick version with only 2 statements each
- Create a safe space by emphasizing "no wrong answers"
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
Share three numbers about yourself (age, number of siblings, countries visited, etc.) - two true, one false
Share facts related to your professional life only
Share two lies and one truth - team guesses the truth
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