250 'Two Truths And A Lie' Ideas & How To Play The Game

Endless list of phrases to keep the fun and excitement going.

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Two Truths And A Lie Game Ideas

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Two truths and a lie is a classic icebreaker game for any age group, that fosters creativity and connection among players. It can act as an ice-breaker when you get stuck in a conversation with someone special. Also, it helps you get to know your friends better. The important thing to look out for in this game is that not everyone is a good liar, but they are encouraged to tell a fib or plan a fabrication, leading to interesting and funny moments among you and your friends. You do not require any extra setups to play this game, as it is completely based on your imagination, creativity, and ability to tell or catch a bluff. Read on to know about the rules of this game and some unique ideas for your white lies.

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How to Play Two Truths And A Lie?

Sit in a circle and play two truths and a lie

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Any number of players can play this game; the larger the group, the better. Let us learn how to play this game.

  • Sit in a circle and introduce yourselves.
  • One player begins the game by telling two truths and a lie about themselves.
  • The rest of the players need to guess which statement is a lie. Once everyone has made their guess, reveal your answer.
  • Take turns and ensure each person gets a chance to tell two truths and a lie about themselves.
  • Make sure the statements do not contain any detraction that could make others uncomfortable.
  • These statements may be about simple things, such as childhood memories, experiences, hobbies, or any other topic. You can even include a tall tale as the lie to make it more interesting. Resort to mind games, but make sure that the lie is not a canard, as it can ruin the fun of the game. The lie can be unique or outrageous, but say it convincingly, so guessing becomes difficult.
  • To make the game more interesting, you can keep a scorecard too.
  • Encourage creativity by making the players think outside the box when crafting their lies. The more creative the lie, the more fun the game!

protip_icon Point to consider
To make the game interesting, ensure that the lie seems believable. A far-fetched lie will sound artificial.

250 Two Truths And A Lie Ideas

Now that you know the rules, we have categorized different fun-filled two truths and a lie ideas that will gear you to play this awesome game. These categories provide a fun and structured way to generate statements that can lead to laughter and intrigue. Explore various categories to keep the excitement going!

Two Truths And A Lie Ideas About Childhood/Family

  1. My mother has a twin.
  2. I cut my sister’s hair
  3. I have 16 first cousins.
  4. I am adopted.
  5. My sister is ten years younger than me.
  6. I home-schooled my children for a few years.
  7. I have never broken my bones.
  8. As a child, I used to have a treehouse.
As a child, I used to have a treehouse

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  1. I was voted the most handsome person when I was in school.
  2. When I was a child, I wanted to be a famous tennis player.
  3. I was stung by a jellyfish.
  4. I am left-handed like my father.
  5. We go on a vacation to Disneyland every year.
  6. I am related to a famous movie star.
  7. We moved houses frequently while growing up.
  8. When I was a child, I was in a commercial.
  9. I had two dogs and three cats while growing up.
  10. I share the same middle name with my mother.
  11. In reality, my sister is my half-sister.
  12. I have a fear of heights.
  13. I can’t play chess.
  14. I can’t swim.
protip_icon Quick tip
Mix up the order of your truths and lie every time you go to not get caught.
  1. My dad is a cop.
  2. I am scared of clowns.
  3. I love reading comic books during my free time.
  4. I went to a boarding school.
  5. I participated in the school play every year.
  6. I held a marriage ceremony for my two pet hamsters.
  7. I wore my mother’s makeup to school.
  8. I have not been on a Ferris wheel.
  9. I was a class clown in school and was sent to the principal’s office all the time.
  10. My pet turtle lived to be over 80 years old.
  11. I dressed up as my mother for a costume party.
  12. I had a secret handshake with my best friend in elementary school.
  13. I had an imaginary friend named Rocky.
  14. My parents held a party for the entire neighborhood once every month.
  15. I was the math topper in my high school.
  16. As a child, I believed my grandfather was Santa Claus.
  17. I had a collection of Marvel superheroes.
  18. My childhood home had a secret underground passage.
  19. I believed that my stuffed toys would come to life when I was asleep.
  20. I had a crush on Aladdin.
  21. I used to scare my mother with ghost stories.
  22. I believed in the tooth fairy till the age of 15.
  23. I thought I would gain superpowers when I grow older.
  24. My friends believed that the tree in my backyard could grant three wishes.
  25. I believed that eating spinach would make my muscles grow.
  26. I believed that swallowing a seed would make a tree grow in your stomach.
  27. I never went to a dentist until the age of 16.
  28. I never failed an exam.
  29. I used to hide veggies in my pajama pocket to avoid eating them.

Two Truths And A Lie Ideas About Food

  1. I love blueberry pancakes.
  2. I am a vegan.
  3. I love mushroom and cheese toppings on my pizza.
  4. I won a pie-eating contest.
  5. I grow most of my veggies and fruits in my backyard.
  6. I love to eat seafood.
  7. I hate chocolates and chocolate flavor.
  8. I can’t start my day without my morning coffee.
  9. I am allergic to peanuts.
  10. I am a caffeinator.
  11. I take my tea without sugar.
  12. I love any deep-fried food.
  13. I like having my cereal without milk.
  14. Jell-O makes me puke.
  15. I eat only gluten-free stuff.
  16. My favorite fast-food chain is McDonald’s.
  17. I hate broccoli.
  18. I love French cuisine.
  19. I can’t handle spicy food.
  20. I can eat four cheeseburgers in a go.
  21. My favorite drink is coke.
  22. I don’t like anything sweet.
  23. My favorite ice cream flavor is butterscotch.
  24. I make the best cookies.
  25. I avoid eating carbs.
  26. I have eaten fried insects.
  27. I have never had soda.
  28. I hate having sauce with my fries.
  29. I have a food blog.
  30. I hate the smell of fried garlic.
  31. I am allergic to veggies.
  32. I have never seen a hot dog.
  33. Japanese cuisine is my favorite.
  34. I secretly own a food truck.
  35. I thought buffalo wings were made of buffalo meat.
  36. I have tried making a grilled cheese sandwich in a toaster.
  37. I have tried to microwave a raw egg hoping to boil it from within.
  38. I have heated a frozen pizza with its plastic wrap on.
  39. I froze a glass of milk, thinking it would become vanilla ice cream.
  40. I have tried to have a barbecue over candles.
  41. I thought that eggplant is a plant that gave eggs.
  42. I have eaten chalk in my childhood.
  43. I used to think mud cake is made of actual mud.
  44. I can eat a whole pizza in a minute.
  45. I have used a scale to measure my pizza before cutting it.
  46. I have used my mom’s knitting needles as chopsticks.
  47. I have used a CD as a pizza cutter.
  48. I have tried to heat a plate of rice on a hot iron.
  49. I hate tomatoes but I love tomato sauce.
  50. I am lactose-intolerant but I can eat ice-cream.
  51. I eat a spoonful of Tabasco sauce when the food is too bland.

Two Truths And A Lie Ideas About Your Skills

  1. I am a trained pianist.
  2.  I learned to play guitar in my childhood.
  3. I have a collection of puppets, and I do puppet shows.
  4. I am a ventriloquist.
  5. I can hold my breath for five minutes underwater.
  6. I am a trained scuba diver.
  7. I am a marathon runner.
I am a marathon runner

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  1. I write poetry.
  2. I am a trained ballet dancer.
  3. I am a stand-up comedian.
  4. I once recorded a hit song.
  5. I wrote, acted, and directed a play.
  6. I have a pilot’s license.
  7. I got a perfect GPA score.
  8. I don’t have my driving license.
  9. I won the first prize in an art contest.
  10. I can juggle five balls at once.
protip_icon Point to consider
While telling lies, keep a poker face.
  1. I have taken salsa dancing classes.
  2. I can change a car tire in five minutes.
  3. I won a chess tournament twice in a row.
  4. I know how to knit a sweater.
  5. I can mimic various cartoon characters.
  6. I can fit more than 20 marshmallows in my mouth at once.
  7. I love bungee jumping.
  8. I have read 412 books to date.
  9. I can play two musical instruments.
  10. I am ambidextrous.
  11. I have learned Taekwondo.
  12. I can cook two different cuisines.
  13. I can ride a unicycle.
  14. I was a figure skater in high school.
  15. I am a certified yoga instructor.
  16. I can name all the members of the Korean band BTS.
  17. I can do a cartwheel.
  18. I can do a back handspring.
  19. I can change the tire of a car.
  20. I can speak in two foreign accents.
  21. I can play the piano with my eyes closed.
  22. I can solve the Rubik’s Cube in a minute.
  23. I can swim in the ocean.
  24. I can say the alphabet backward in under a minute.
  25. I can sing any English song in Spanish.
  26. I can tell what a person has eaten by their breath.
  27. I can balance a spoon on my tongue.
  28. I can name all the states in th US in alphabetical order.
  29. I can draw a perfectly straight line freehand.
  30. I can untangle any knot in 30 seconds.
  31. I can tap dance and belly dance at the same time.
  32. I once conversed with a bird by mimicking a bird’s voice.
  33. I know how to write in binary code.
  34. I can whistle through my nose.

Two Truths And A Lie Ideas About Achievements

  1. I am the first person in my family to go to college.
  2. I graduated at the top of my class in college.
  3. I can speak four languages fluently.
  4. I got admission to one of the top colleges of my choice.
  5. I was given a full-time scholarship throughout my college.
  6. Two of my videos went viral.
  7. I have double promoted a grade in middle school.
  8. I own a beach house.
  9. I won a lottery of two million.
  10. I was a college dropout but went back after a few years to finish it.
  11. I have been selected in all the interviews I appeared for.
  12. I was my school’s spelling bee champion for two years in a row.
protip_icon Point to consider
This game is also suitable for family nights to bond well with your near and dear ones.
  1. I have worked hard to pay for my education.
  2. I have more than one degree.
  3. I was my school’s
  4. I fostered many stray animals.
  5. I won my college beauty pageant.
  6. I can communicate through sign language.
  7. I used to do improv.
  8. I wrote a comedy play that went on to become a superhit.
  9. I am a dancing professional.
  10. I can read and write French.
  11. I hold a record in javelin throw.
  12. I hold a record for stamp collection.
  13. I am a multitasker.
  14. I have hiked two mountains.
  15. I have done skydiving twice.
skydiving

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  1. I have done cross-country swimming.
  2. I have traveled in a helicopter.
  3. I have participated in a reality show.
  4. I qualified for the national chess championship.
  5. I have been on a safari in Africa.
  6. I have done scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef.
  7. I have completed the Ironman triathlon.
  8. I have visited all the states in the US.
  9. I have dived in the Arctic Ocean.
  10. I went on a solo backpacking trip to Europe.
  11. I am a winner of a local beauty contest.
  12. I have seen a whale in the ocean.
  13. I got my first job without an interview.
  14. I have visited every continent on earth.
  15. I’m part of the Mensa club.
  16. I have seen Polar Bears.
  17. I have been to Antarctica.
  18. I won the prize for making the tallest pyramid with a pack of cards.
  19. My application was accepted by all the colleges I applied to.
  20. I have my own side business.
  21. I once got a reply to my letter written to my favorite footballer.
  22. I have given a TED Talk.
  23. I have won an arm-wrestling competition in my neighborhood.

Funny Two Truths And A Lie Ideas

  1. I am colorblind.
  2. I can touch my nose with my tongue.
  3. I swam with dolphins.
  4. I am superstitious.
  5. I learned three languages, but I can’t speak any of them.
  6. I have a pet lizard.
  7. I take a bubble bath every day.
  8. I cuddle with my stuffed teddy while going to bed.
  9. I use fancy fake names at restaurants.
  10. I tried to dye my hair, but it came out in a weird color.
I tried to dye my hair, but it came out in a weird color

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  1. I hate Selena so much that it hurts.
  2. I am terrified of birds.
  3. I won a prize for the funniest video.
  4. I screamed while getting waxed for the first time.
  5. I am terrified of snails.
  6. I think snakes are the cutest reptiles.
  7. I sleepwalk.
  8. Going on a roller coaster makes me puke.
  9. I used to scream out of fear in the elevators.
  10. I gatecrashed a wedding.
  11. I topped the burping contest once.
  12. I once got lost in a foreign country.
  13. I have worked in a movie as an extra.
  14. I went on a date with a standup comedian.
  15. I was once interviewed by a news anchor.
  16. I can see ghosts.
  17. I bumped into Christian Bale and did not recognize him.
  18. I look for hidden treasure at the beach with a metal detector.
  19. I once shaved my eyebrows.
  20. I got stuck in a revolving door for five minutes.
  21. I spoke to a stranger for five minutes, thinking they were an acquaintance.
  22. I high-fived a wrestler from my ring-side seat.
  23. I accidentally sent a romantic text to my boss.
  24. I once wore my shirt inside out all day.
  25. I mistook a mannequin for a person and asked for the clothing section.
  26. I have slept in a baby cot as an adult.
  27. I pretended to take a selfie while actually clicking a picture of a beautiful stranger.
  28. I was stuck in an elevator with a famous YouTuber.
  29. I burnt my hair accidentally during a magic trick.
  30. I watered a plant for six months before realizing it was fake.
  31. I took a bite of a wax apple thinking it was real.
  32. I have an Etsy shop.
  33. I called up a Mexican restaurant and ordered an Indian dish.
  34. I am afraid of fish.
  35. I visited a haunted house.
  36. I can shoot with both my eyes shut.
  37. I have never been to a water park.

Illustration: Two Truths And A Lie&039 Ideas & How To Play The Game

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the benefits of playing “Two Truths and a Lie”?

Two Truths and a Lie can be a risible icebreaker game for a group. It is a type of improv games for teens and encourages creativity, quick thinking, and interaction. It can help you to know each other in the group and develop relationships. As players try to decide which statement is false, it can also help to develop critical thinking abilities.

2. How can “Two Truths and a Lie” be used to improve communication skills?

Two Truths and a Lie game requires active listening and attention skills while encouraging players to speak their answers once they hear the whole thing properly. Thus, it can help develop good interaction skills. Moreover, players are encouraged to think creatively to develop and deliver their statements concisely.

3. Can “Two Truths and a Lie” be adapted for virtual meetings?

Yes, “Two Truths and a Lie” can be adapted for online meetings by having each participant enter their three claims into the chat box while others try to figure out which one is a lie. You can also use breakout rooms to play the game together.

Try these 2 truths and lie ideas as conversation starters at your next gathering. Challenge your friends by executing an effective strategy of creating dilemma and deception. These questions games to play with friends are an unusual but exciting way to get to know a person through guesswork. Tag these questions with good conversations to get to know the other person better. Although we have listed a few general statements that can be included in this game, you can alter the statements to your liking. While brainstorming for ideas, try making the lies believable and avoid over-exaggeration to make the game fun. Stay confident and let your lie live a bit before it is identified.

Infographic: Similar Games To Get To Know Each Other

Two truths and a lie is perfect for knowing each other better and forging a stronger bond. So, be it at a party or with a group of new friends, here are more such games to help you double the fun and excitement. Dive into this infographic and save this list of games for your next get-together.

more games to connect with people (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Key Pointers

  • Two Truths and a Lie is a game that can be enjoyed by any group of people, irrespective of age.
  • The game involves observation, deductive reasoning, and intimate knowledge of the people you are playing with.
  • It is also an exercise in creativity, as each person tries their best to craft a lie convincing enough to fool their friends and family.
  • You can play Two Truths and a Lie anywhere, during hangouts, slumber parties, family gatherings, or even as a drinking game.
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Sravani Rebbapragada
Sravani RebbapragadaMSc (Biotechnology)
Sravani holds a post-graduate degree in Biotechnology from SRM University, Chennai. Being an avid reader, she keeps herself up to date with research. Her interest lies in teaching new things to children in creative ways. For MomJunction, she covers literature and information/ facts articles for kids.

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Akshay Nair
Akshay NairMA
Akshay is an associate editor and former journalist with more than four years of experience. A post graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism, he has strong professional and academic background in the field of content writing and editing.

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