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