Two Truths and a Lie: 150 Examples (Funny, for Work, Hard to Guess) and How to Play
150 two truths and a lie examples sorted by setting: funny, work-safe, kids, family, hard to guess and Zoom. Plus how to write a lie that fools everyone.
Two truths and a lie is the icebreaker everyone knows and almost nobody plays well. The rules take ten seconds, but the moment it is your turn your brain goes blank, you blurt out "I have a dog" and "I like pizza", and the whole room guesses the lie before you finish the sentence. The game is not the problem. The statements are.
So this is a list of statements. You get 150 ready-made two truths and a lie sets sorted by where you are playing: funny ones for a party, work-safe ones for a team meeting, sets for kids and teens, for couples and family night, hard-to-guess ones, and sets built for Zoom and Teams. Each set marks the lie, so you can steal the structure and swap in your own facts. Before the lists there is a short guide to writing a lie that actually fools people, and after them scoring rules, variants for big groups and a way to play it on the TV with everyone voting on their phone.
Two truths and a lie at a glance
150ready-made sets
3+players
2 minper player
3follow-up questions
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How to play two truths and a lie
You need three or more people and about two minutes per player. No cards, no board, no app. The whole game is one question: which of these three things is not true?
1Everyone takes a minute to think of three statements about themselves: two true, one made up. Writing them on a phone or a slip of paper helps, because nerves make people forget their own lie.
2The first player says all three statements out loud, in any order, with the same straight face.
3The group can ask up to three follow-up questions. The player has to answer in character, so the lie needs a backstory.
4Everyone votes at the same time: hold up one, two or three fingers on the count of three. Voting together stops people copying the loudest guesser.
5The player reveals the lie and tells the story behind the strangest truth. That story is the real point of the game.
6Go around the circle until everyone has had a turn.
The one rule that matters
Keep every statement about yourself and keep it kind. Nothing about other people in the room, nothing anyone would regret sharing at work on Monday, and anyone can pass. The game only works if people feel safe to be a little surprising.
How to come up with the best lie
The players who win have one trick: they make the lie boring and the truths surprising. A dramatic lie ("I have been to space camp") stands out, so it gets caught. A dull lie ("I have never broken a bone") sounds exactly like something true, while your real, weird truth ("I once got locked inside a public restroom") looks invented. The group votes for the wildest statement and you win the round.
Here is how to build a set that works:
Start with your strangest true story. That is statement number one, and people will assume it is the lie.
Add one ordinary truth that most people in the room do not know, such as your first job or where you were born.
Write the lie last and make it small, specific and believable: a number, a habit, something you have never done.
Match the length and tone. If two statements are long stories and one is five words, the short one looks suspicious.
Pick a lie you can defend for three follow-up questions. "I speak three languages" dies the moment someone says "say something in the third one".
Avoid lies the room can check. Your coworker who sits next to you knows you cannot whistle.
Say all three at the same speed. People slow down on the lie without noticing, and good guessers listen for it.
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Our two truths and a lie
Cut along the dashed lines. The answer is upside down at the bottom of each card.
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I have lived in three states. I once met a famous chef. I have never broken a bone.
Lie: 2
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I learned to swim at 25. I have a scar from a dog bite. I can juggle three oranges.
Lie: 3
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The best lie for two truths and a lie is the most boring sentence you can say with a straight face.
Which sets for which room
Party
Friends and game night
Aim for a laugh and a good story, not a perfect score.
30 setsFunny
Work
New teams and onboarding
Careers, hobbies, travel and harmless mishaps, anyone can pass and nobody keeps score.
30 sets8-12 peopleNo score
Zoom and Teams
Remote teams
Statements go to the host by private chat and everyone votes in the chat at once.
14 setsChat vote
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Funny two truths and a lie examples
These 30 sets are built for parties and game nights with friends, where the goal is a laugh and a good story, not a perfect score. Replace the details with your own embarrassing moments. Draw one at random with the generator: the lie stays hidden until you reveal it, and all 30 sets are in the list under it.
Two truths and a lie generator
Draw a funny set, read it out loud, the room votes 1, 2 or 3.
Hit Draw. There are 30 items in the pool.
All items (30)
1.I once waved back at someone who was waving at the person behind me, then kept walking like it was planned. I have never lost a game of rock paper scissors to my brother. I once fell asleep at a movie theater during an action movie. (Lie: 2)
2.I have eaten cereal with orange juice instead of milk. I once got my head stuck in a fence as a kid. I can whistle with my fingers. (Lie: 3)
3.I named my first car. I once sent a text complaining about my boss to my boss. I have been to the same dentist for 20 years. (Lie: 3)
4.I once wore two different shoes to a job interview and got the job. I am scared of geese. I have never burned toast. (Lie: 3)
5.I once tried to pay for groceries with my library card. I sneeze every time I walk into bright sunlight. I have a collection of more than 50 fridge magnets. (Lie: 3)
6.I laugh at my own jokes before the punchline. I once accidentally joined a stranger's family photo at a theme park. I have run a half marathon. (Lie: 3)
7.I have locked myself out of my house three times in one week. I once ate a whole pizza by myself in one sitting. I have never been inside a bowling alley. (Lie: 3)
8.I talk to my plants and give them names. I once called my teacher Mom in front of the whole class. I can juggle four balls. (Lie: 3)
9.I once got a haircut I hated so much that I wore a hat for a month. I have never used a self-checkout. I sing in the car with the windows down. (Lie: 2)
10.I once walked into a glass door at a fancy restaurant. I have a secret talent for impressions. I have never missed a flight. (Lie: 2)
11.I have a fear of clowns. I once put salt in my coffee instead of sugar and drank the whole cup anyway. I can do a cartwheel. (Lie: 3)
12.I once said you too when a waiter told me to enjoy my meal. I have never watched a reality show. I used to have a pet hamster named Chairman. (Lie: 2)
13.I have a signature dance move that I do at every wedding. I once hid in a closet to avoid a door-to-door salesman. I have been skydiving. (Lie: 3)
14.I once pushed a door marked pull for a full minute. I can recite the whole alphabet backwards. I have met a famous chef at an airport. (Lie: 3)
15.I once ate a spoonful of wasabi thinking it was avocado dip. I cry at almost every animated movie. I have never owned a pair of sneakers. (Lie: 3)
16.I snort when I laugh too hard. I once got stuck on a ski lift for 40 minutes. I can speak three languages. (Lie: 3)
17.I once tried to make a sandwich and set off the smoke alarm. I sleep with socks on all year. I have been on TV as a studio audience member. (Lie: 3)
18.I have more than 2,000 unread emails. I once clapped when the plane landed and nobody else did. I have never broken a bone. (Lie: 3)
19.I once dyed my hair green by accident. I can't ride a bike. I keep a spare pair of socks in my car. (Lie: 2)
20.I once fell into a pool fully dressed at a birthday party. I have never eaten a hot dog. I hum while I eat. (Lie: 2)
21.I have a dog who is afraid of our cat. I once accidentally texted I love you to a plumber. I have won a pie-eating contest. (Lie: 3)
22.I once cut my own bangs during a video call. I own more than 30 mugs. I have been stung by a jellyfish. (Lie: 3)
23.I once tripped on stage while going up to get an award. I talk in my sleep. I have never tried sushi. (Lie: 3)
24.I once waited in line for 20 minutes before realizing it was the wrong line. I have a tattoo nobody knows about. I have seen every episode of The Office twice. (Lie: 2)
25.I once got locked inside a public restroom and had to call for help. I can wiggle my ears. I have never eaten a whole apple including the core. (Lie: 3)
26.I once wore my shirt inside out for an entire workday. I have a ridiculous fear of butterflies. I have been to all 50 states. (Lie: 3)
27.I once practiced a speech in the shower until the hot water ran out. I have a twin. I rearrange my furniture every few months. (Lie: 2)
28.I have an alarm clock called the backup alarm clock. I once got lost in a corn maze for over an hour. I can solve a Rubik's Cube. (Lie: 3)
29.I once accidentally liked a photo from five years ago while scrolling a friend's profile. I hate the taste of chocolate. I have a playlist just for doing dishes. (Lie: 2)
30.I once ordered the same meal at a restaurant 12 visits in a row. I have never been able to whistle. I was once in a school play as a tree. (Lie: 2)
Two truths and a lie for work
The best work sets are the ones that start a conversation at the coffee machine a week later.
At work the game has a job to do: help a new team learn something real about each other in ten minutes, without anyone oversharing. These 30 work-safe sets stay on careers, hobbies, travel and harmless office mishaps. Nothing about health, relationships, money or politics, and nothing a manager could hold against anyone.
For a team of eight to twelve, give people two minutes to prepare while coffee is poured, then run the round before the agenda starts. It works best at the start of a project, an onboarding week or a team offsite. More ideas for both are in our team building activities for work and office holiday party games.
1. My first job was at an ice cream shop. I have never used a standing desk. I once presented a whole meeting with spinach in my teeth. (Lie: 2)
2. I have worked in three different countries. I can type faster than anyone in this room. I once replied all to a company-wide email by mistake. (Lie: 1)
3. I once fixed the office printer by turning it off and on again and got thanked in a meeting. I have never had a cup of coffee. I kept my first paycheck stub. (Lie: 2)
4. I started my career in a completely different field. I have a spreadsheet for my weekend plans. I have met our CEO in an elevator and didn't recognize them. (Lie: 3)
5. I have a drawer full of snacks at my desk. I once got locked in the office building after hours. I have never taken a sick day. (Lie: 3)
6. I can name every person on this floor. I once interviewed for a job while wearing pajama pants on video. I learned to code from YouTube. (Lie: 1)
7. My first job was delivering newspapers. I once took a work call from a ski lift. I have never lost my badge. (Lie: 3)
8. I have a label maker and I use it at home. I once went to the wrong office building on my first day. I have a degree in marine biology. (Lie: 3)
9. I answer emails faster on weekends than on Mondays. I once gave a presentation to 500 people. I have never forgotten a colleague's name. (Lie: 3)
10. I have kept the same desk plant alive for six years. I was a camp counselor for three summers. I once brought the wrong laptop to a client pitch. (Lie: 1)
11. I have worked night shifts in a hospital kitchen. I once won a company chili cook-off. I have never muted myself by accident. (Lie: 3)
12. I know the office Wi-Fi password by heart. I once wore a costume to work on the wrong day. I used to be a professional dancer. (Lie: 3)
13. I color-code my calendar. I once spent a lunch break helping a stranger find their lost dog. I have read every page of the employee handbook. (Lie: 3)
14. I started here as an intern. I once drove four hours for a meeting that got canceled when I arrived. I have never been late for a train. (Lie: 3)
15. My first job was at a movie theater. I once accidentally shared my screen with my grocery list on it. I can juggle work calls and cooking at the same time without burning anything. (Lie: 3)
16. I have a second job as a wedding photographer on weekends. I once got a standing ovation after a quarterly review. I prefer tea to coffee. (Lie: 2)
17. I have never worked in an office before this one. I keep a notebook of every idea I have in meetings. I once walked into the wrong meeting and stayed for 20 minutes. (Lie: 1)
18. I built my own desk. I have a certificate in first aid. I once sent a meme to a client instead of a friend. (Lie: 3)
19. I have more than 100 open browser tabs right now. I was once a lifeguard. I have never used an out-of-office reply. (Lie: 3)
20. I once ate someone else's lunch from the office fridge by mistake. I can recite our company mission statement. I have worked remotely from a mountain cabin. (Lie: 2)
21. My first boss was my aunt. I once took a job because of the free lunch. I have never been on a business trip. (Lie: 3)
22. I have a standing reminder to drink water every hour. I was once employee of the month at a pizza place. I have presented at a conference abroad. (Lie: 3)
23. I have been at this company longer than anyone else on the team. I once fell asleep on a video call with my camera off. I have a pet parrot that says hello on calls. (Lie: 3)
24. I once worked as a tour guide. I have an unread notification count over 900. I have never cried at work. (Lie: 3)
25. I once assembled all the new office chairs by myself. I have a perfect attendance award from high school. I have climbed a mountain over 14,000 feet. (Lie: 3)
26. I write all my to-do lists by hand. I once got a promotion on my birthday. I have never used a spreadsheet formula. (Lie: 3)
27. I once stood up in a meeting and forgot my own name when introducing myself. I have worked as a barista. I have never eaten at the office cafeteria. (Lie: 3)
28. I have volunteered at an animal shelter every month for a year. I once received a thank-you card from a customer I had forgotten. I speak fluent Italian. (Lie: 3)
29. I once brought my dog to work and he ate a stapler cover. I was in a band in college. I have a pilot's license. (Lie: 3)
30. I once ran a meeting entirely in rhymes for a bet. I have never used the office gym. I got my first job through a friend of my grandma. (Lie: 1)
For the person running the meeting
Go first and use a slightly embarrassing set. When the manager admits they once walked into the wrong meeting and stayed for 20 minutes, everyone else relaxes. Skip the game for anyone who says pass, and do not keep score at work: guessing is the fun, winning is not.
For kids, teens and family night
Kids love this game from about age seven, as soon as they understand that the point is to fool the grown-ups. The first 20 sets below are written for kids and teens, with school, pets and food instead of jobs. Let younger kids whisper their three statements to an adult first, so they do not reveal the lie with a giggle halfway through.
The next 20 are for couples and family night, where everyone already knows everyone. That makes it harder and funnier: the trick is to use stories the others half remember, or details from before you met. Parents, this is where the kids finally hear about the time Dad got locked out of a running car.
31. I have a pet fish named Pickle. I have been to space camp. I can touch my nose with my tongue. (Lie: 2)
32. I have broken my arm on a trampoline. I have never eaten broccoli. I can do a handstand for ten seconds. (Lie: 2)
33. I once found a four-leaf clover. I have read every Harry Potter book. I can speak backwards. (Lie: 3)
34. I was born in a different state. I have never lost a tooth at school. I have a secret handshake with my best friend. (Lie: 2)
35. My favorite food is pickles with peanut butter. I once got a gold star every day for a whole month. I have ridden a camel. (Lie: 3)
36. I once built a snowman taller than my dad. I have never been to a zoo. I can hula hoop for five minutes. (Lie: 2)
37. I have a collection of rocks from every beach I have visited. I once saw a shooting star. I have met a real astronaut. (Lie: 3)
38. I can play the recorder. I have a lucky pair of socks. I have never had a sleepover. (Lie: 3)
39. I once won a spelling bee at school. I have two younger sisters. I am allergic to cats. (Lie: 1)
40. I once fell asleep in the car and woke up at a different grandma's house. I can do a backflip. I have a birthmark shaped like a heart. (Lie: 2)
41. I have been to a real castle. I once ate ten pancakes in one breakfast. I have never been on an airplane. (Lie: 2)
42. I learned to swim when I was three. I once kept a caterpillar until it turned into a butterfly. I have a pet snake. (Lie: 3)
43. I once scored a goal for the other team by accident. I have never watched a scary movie. I can name all the planets in order. (Lie: 2)
44. I sleep with the same stuffed animal I had as a baby. I have been to three different schools. I once stayed up until 2 am on a school night. (Lie: 3)
45. My first word was dog. I have my phone set to a language I don't speak, just for fun. I have a cousin who lives in Australia. (Lie: 2)
46. I once won a pie at a school fair. I have been stung by a bee on my ear. I can play piano with my eyes closed. (Lie: 3)
47. I have a group chat with my grandparents. I once dyed my hair blue for one day. I have never missed a day of school. (Lie: 3)
48. I can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes. I have been in a school play. I once found money on the street. (Lie: 1)
49. I once taught my dog to high-five. I have visited a chocolate factory. I have never had a cold. (Lie: 3)
50. I once lost my shoe in the mud on a school trip. I can do the splits. I have a pen pal in another country. (Lie: 2)
51. I proposed at a gas station. We had our first date at a laundromat. We have never had a fight about the dishwasher. (Lie: 3)
52. My partner snores and I record it for proof. We met at a friend's wedding. We once drove six hours for a sandwich. (Lie: 3)
53. I have never beaten my mom at cards. My dad once got locked out of the car while it was running. My grandma taught me to play chess. (Lie: 1)
54. We got lost on our honeymoon for a whole day. I cried when I first saw our apartment. We have a joint account for pizza. (Lie: 3)
55. I once hid a birthday present so well that I found it a year later. My family has a song we sing on road trips. I have never burned a holiday dinner. (Lie: 3)
56. My parents met in a grocery store. My brother and I share a birthday but were born four years apart. We had a pet rabbit who ruled the house. (Lie: 2)
57. I learned to drive in my grandpa's old truck. My mom was a champion swimmer in high school. We have a family recipe that nobody is allowed to write down. (Lie: 2)
58. We named our dog after a character in our favorite show. We once got stuck in an elevator together on vacation. I have never eaten my partner's leftovers without asking. (Lie: 3)
59. I know all the words to my dad's favorite song. My family once went camping and it rained every single day. My uncle was in a TV commercial. (Lie: 3)
60. We once painted a room and ended up hating the color so much we repainted it the next day. I have never seen my partner's baby photos. We have a secret signal for leaving parties early. (Lie: 2)
61. I once forgot our anniversary and remembered at 11:58 pm. We learned to salsa dance together. I always let my partner pick the movie. (Lie: 3)
62. My grandma still sends me handwritten letters. I once got grounded for a whole summer. My sister and I once shaved our dad's eyebrow while he slept. (Lie: 3)
63. We once built a blanket fort that stayed up for a week. My parents have never missed one of my games. Our family has a trophy for the best pancake. (Lie: 2)
64. I have a scar from falling off my cousin's bike. We once had Thanksgiving dinner at a diner. My family has a group chat with 30 people in it. (Lie: 3)
65. My partner and I have matching tattoos. We met online. Our first vacation together was a camping trip. (Lie: 1)
66. My mom was once on a game show. We spent a holiday in a cabin without electricity. I was a flower girl at three weddings. (Lie: 1)
67. I once ate the last cookie and blamed the dog. My dad can fix anything with duct tape. I was the youngest in my family until I turned ten. (Lie: 3)
68. We have had the same couch for 15 years. I once surprised my partner by flying across the country. I never get motion sick on road trips. (Lie: 3)
69. I once gave my grandpa a haircut. My family has a rule that nobody talks during the first five minutes of a movie. We once lost our car in a parking garage for two hours. (Lie: 2)
70. My partner proposed during a snowstorm. We have planted a tree every year on our anniversary. I have never forgotten a family birthday. (Lie: 3)
Hard to guess: sets that fool everyone
These 20 sets follow the boring-lie rule on purpose. Each has a truth that sounds invented and a lie that sounds like a Tuesday. Use them for a group that has played before and is getting good at spotting you.
71. I have never been on a roller coaster. I have ridden a horse on a beach. I used to collect coins from every country I visited. (Lie: 1)
72. I was born during a snowstorm. I have a middle name nobody here knows. I can't swim. (Lie: 3)
73. I have never seen snow. I have eaten a cricket. I once had a letter published in a newspaper. (Lie: 1)
74. I am left-handed at writing but right-handed at sports. I have visited more than ten countries. I have never owned a pet. (Lie: 2)
75. I have met someone with the exact same first and last name as me. I have never learned to ride a bicycle. I once spent a night in an airport. (Lie: 2)
76. My first concert was a classical orchestra. I have a phobia of deep water. I can't whistle. (Lie: 2)
77. I have had the same best friend since kindergarten. I have been on the radio. I once got a parking ticket on my birthday. (Lie: 1)
78. I don't like pizza. I once read a 900-page novel in a weekend. I have lived in the same town my whole life. (Lie: 2)
79. I was an extra in a movie. I have never had a cavity. I sleep less than six hours a night. (Lie: 3)
80. I have been to a total solar eclipse. I have never been to a wedding. I knit my own scarves. (Lie: 2)
81. I once ran into my high school teacher on vacation abroad. I have two passports. I have never tasted coffee. (Lie: 2)
82. I have been stung by a scorpion. I can't drive. I once slept in a treehouse hotel. (Lie: 1)
83. I have never been to a dentist appointment alone. I have donated blood more than ten times. I was a vegetarian for five years. (Lie: 1)
84. I have never eaten a banana. I once won a raffle car. I have a cousin who is exactly one day younger than me. (Lie: 2)
85. I got my first phone at 21. I have met a president. I once owned a pet chicken. (Lie: 2)
86. My first job paid in cash in an envelope. I have never had stitches. I was once locked out on a hotel balcony. (Lie: 3)
87. I have been to a country where I didn't know a single word of the language. I never learned to tie my shoes the normal way. I once got a hole in one at mini golf on my first try. (Lie: 3)
88. I once memorized a whole poem for a bet. I have never seen the ocean. I grew up without a TV. (Lie: 2)
89. I have never lost my phone. I was once a finalist in a baking contest. I share a birthday with both of my parents. (Lie: 3)
90. I have been to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I have never used a dating app. I once fainted at the sight of a needle. (Lie: 1)
How to use the cards
Print the sheet, cut out the 16 cards and shuffle them. Players who freeze up can draw a card and read it as if the statements were their own. The lie is printed upside down at the bottom, so only the reader sees it.
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Two truths and a lie cards
16 ready-made sets. Read all three, the room votes 1, 2 or 3.
Cut along the dashed lines. The answer is upside down at the bottom of each card.
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I have been bitten by a parrot. I once got lost in IKEA for an hour. I have never eaten a taco.
Lie: 3
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I can say the alphabet while burping. I was once chased by a goose. I have never overslept.
Lie: 3
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I have a cousin who is a magician. I have never been camping. I once ate dessert first at a wedding.
Lie: 2
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I once fell off a stage. I have perfect pitch. I have a drawer only for rubber bands.
Lie: 2
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My first job was washing dishes. I have never used a calculator at work. I once wore my badge upside down all day.
Lie: 2
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I have worked on a farm. I once gave a presentation with no slides. I have visited every office our company has.
Lie: 3
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I once rode an elevator with a celebrity. I have never lost a set of keys. I prefer early meetings.
Lie: 2
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I have a tooth that never grew in. I have been to a rodeo. I have met a real knight.
Lie: 3
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I can burp the word hello. I once had a pet turtle. I have eaten a whole lemon.
Lie: 3
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I have never had a birthday party. I have been to a planetarium. I can count to 20 in Spanish.
Lie: 1
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My grandma taught me poker with buttons. We once got snowed in for three days. I have never seen my parents dance.
Lie: 3
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I have never been to a movie theater alone. I once found a letter from my great-grandfather. I can bake bread from scratch.
Lie: 1
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I have been in a hot air balloon. I have never had a nosebleed. I was born on a leap day.
Lie: 3
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I have never eaten peanut butter. I once taught a yoga class. I speak some sign language.
Lie: 2
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I once lived on a boat for a summer. I have never climbed a tree. I have a middle name from a song.
Lie: 1
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I have been to both the Atlantic and the Pacific coast. I can't snap my fingers. I once found a wallet and returned it.
Lie: 2
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Two truths and a lie on Zoom and Teams
On a video call the follow-up questions are harder and the voting gets messy, so give it a little structure. Ask everyone to send their three statements to the host in a private chat before the call. The host posts them one person at a time, and the team votes with a quick poll or by typing 1, 2 or 3 in the chat at the same moment.
These 14 sets play with things only visible on camera, like backgrounds, pets and the laundry just out of frame, which is half the fun of remote icebreakers.
91. My background right now is not a filter. I am wearing sweatpants under this shirt. I have a second monitor I never use. (Lie: 3)
92. I have taken a call from my car in a parking lot. My cat has walked across my keyboard during a meeting. I have never turned my camera off to eat. (Lie: 3)
93. I work from my kitchen table. I once joined a call with a funny filter on and couldn't turn it off. I have never said you're on mute to someone. (Lie: 3)
94. There is a pile of laundry just out of frame. I have a ring light. I once left my microphone on while singing. (Lie: 2)
95. I have attended a meeting while walking my dog. I own a special headset just for calls. I once joined the wrong meeting and nobody noticed for ten minutes. (Lie: 2)
96. My plant in the background is fake. I have never been interrupted by a family member on a call. I have a sticky note on my laptop camera. (Lie: 2)
97. I have worked from a coffee shop in another city. I have a desk treadmill. I once ate breakfast during the daily stand-up. (Lie: 2)
98. I have a sign on my door that says do not disturb. I once presented while my toddler was under the desk. I have never had my internet drop during a call. (Lie: 3)
99. I have a favorite meeting background that I use every time. I have joined a call from a beach. I have never worn a tie on a video call. (Lie: 2)
100. My chair right now is a kitchen stool. I have a list of excuses for turning my camera off. I have a doorbell that rings during every important meeting. (Lie: 2)
101. I once said goodbye and then couldn't find the leave button. I have a separate phone just for work. I have joined a video call from a hospital waiting room. (Lie: 2)
102. I have a mug that says the same thing every day. I once had my dog bark through an entire presentation. I have never used the raise hand button. (Lie: 3)
103. I have been on a video call for more than four hours straight. I work standing up most of the day. I have a photo of my team on my desk. (Lie: 3)
104. I have attended a meeting from my bed. I have never shared the wrong screen. I bought my webcam in the last year. (Lie: 2)
1Before the call: the host collects three statements from each person by private message.
2During the call: the host pastes one set, the person reads it aloud with the camera on.
3Everyone types 1, 2 or 3 in the chat at the count of three.
4The person reveals the lie and has 30 seconds for the story. Next set.
Scoring, big groups and other icebreaker games
Most groups do not keep score, and that is fine. If yours wants a winner, use this: every player who spots the lie gets 1 point, and the storyteller gets 1 point for every person they fooled. Now it pays to write a clever set, not just to guess well.
With more than twelve people the circle gets slow and people drift off. These variants keep a big group moving:
Team rounds: split into tables of four to six. Each table picks one set from its members, and the other tables have to guess whose set it is as well as which statement is the lie.
Name tag version: at a mixer, everyone writes three statements on a name tag and spends 15 minutes finding out other people's lies in conversation.
Lightning round: statements only, no follow-up questions, 30 seconds per player. Good for 20 people in 10 minutes.
Two lies and a truth: flip it. One real statement hidden among two lies is much harder and works well for groups that know each other.
Theme rounds: all statements about childhood, about travel or about food. It stops people from reusing the same three facts every time.
Anonymous bowl: everyone writes a set on paper and drops it in a bowl. You read one aloud and the room guesses both who wrote it and which part is false.
More icebreaker games that work with the same group
If two truths and a lie was a hit, the same group will enjoy Never Have I Ever played for points, Would You Rather with a show of hands, a quick trivia round, and Werewolf, which is the bluffing game at its biggest. You will find more options by group size in our guide to party games for large groups.
Start it on the TV, the rest is in your pocket
When everyone votes on their own phone, nobody copies the loudest guesser.
Two truths and a lie is at its core a bluffing game: you write something believable and hope the room picks it. That same mechanic powers popular party games like Psych and Fibbage, where everyone writes a fake answer to a real question and tries to get the others to vote for it (we compare several of those in games like Jackbox). A bluffing game is coming soon to Buzzin, and it will run the whole round for you: the prompts, the secret voting and the score.
Until then, when the group is warmed up and wants something with a bit more competition, move to the TV. Buzzin is a platform of party games played on the TV you already have. The game starts in the smart TV's browser, on a Chromecast or a laptop over HDMI, or through the BuzzinTV app on LG TVs with webOS 22 or newer, Philips TVs with Titan OS, Android TV, Google TV and Amazon Fire TV. Players scan a QR code on the screen and their phones become buzzers. Nobody installs anything or makes an account. Which setup works on your TV is covered in smart TV party games with phones.
TV Show is a quiz with a voiced host: the question and four answers on the big screen, the fastest correct tap on a phone scores. A room has up to eight players, so a bigger group plays in teams with one phone per team. For a whole evening built around the TV, see how to host a game show night at home and our ranking of the best party games for TV.
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Frequently asked questions
What are good examples for two truths and a lie?
Good examples pair one strange but true story with one ordinary truth and a small, believable lie. For example: "I once got locked inside a public restroom. My first job was at an ice cream shop. I have never broken a bone." The last one is the lie, and most people will pick the first. Use sets about travel, first jobs, pets and small mishaps, and keep them about yourself.
What is the best lie for two truths and a lie?
The best lie is boring, specific and hard to check: "I have never broken a bone", "I prefer tea to coffee" or "I have never been on a business trip". People expect the lie to be the wildest statement, so a dull lie next to a surprising truth fools the most players. Avoid lies someone can test on the spot, like speaking a language or whistling.
How do you play two truths and a lie at work?
Give everyone two minutes to prepare three statements about work history, hobbies or travel, then go around the table with one set per person and vote at the same time. Keep it to safe topics, with nothing about health, relationships, money or politics, and let anyone pass. The manager going first with a slightly embarrassing set makes it easier for everyone else.
How many people do you need for two truths and a lie?
Three players is the minimum and six to twelve is the sweet spot, which takes about 15 to 25 minutes. With more than twelve people, split into tables or play the lightning round with no follow-up questions, so the game does not drag.
Can you play two truths and a lie online or on a TV?
Yes. On Zoom or Teams, collect the sets by private chat first and let people vote by typing 1, 2 or 3 at the same moment. In a living room, voting on phones keeps the guesses honest, and a TV party game like the TV Show quiz on Buzzin keeps the same group playing afterwards with no controllers to pass around.
Written by
Eryk Kruk · Buzzin Founder
I build Buzzin and test every one of these games at my own game nights. Got a question about this piece, or an idea for the next one? Write me: contact@playbuzzin.com
