A classic icebreaker where participants share three statements about themselves - two true and one false - and others guess which is the lie.
Two Truths and a Lie is one of the most popular and versatile icebreaker games. It encourages participants to share interesting facts about themselves while adding an element of mystery and fun. The game works well in both professional and casual settings, making it ideal for team building, workshops, and social gatherings.
Help participants learn interesting facts about each other in a fun, engaging way.
No materials needed! This game is ready to play immediately.
Explain that each person will share three statements about themselves: two that are true and one that is false.
Allow participants 2-3 minutes to think of their two truths and one lie. Encourage them to make the lie believable!
Have each person share their three statements. After each person shares, the group votes on which statement they think is the lie.
After the group has voted, the person reveals which statement was the lie and can elaborate on the truths.
Go first as the facilitator to demonstrate and set the tone.
Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.
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