Two Truths and a Lie
Icebreaker classic — say three statements about yourself, two true and one false, and let the group guess which is the lie.
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What is Two Truths and a Lie?
Two Truths and a Lie is a conversational icebreaker where each player states three things about themselves — two true and one false — and the group tries to guess which statement is the lie. Universal at corporate off-sites, orientation weeks, dinner parties and first dates as a low-stakes way to share biographical details and read a room.
Quick facts
Category
Party Games
Type
Individual
Players
3–20
Where played
both
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
20th-century American icebreaker — corporate training and school-camp staple
Olympic
No
Popularity
global
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified