Who Can You Fool? The Best 2 Truths and a Lie Ideas

Examples about Family

My dad and I are left-handed.

I only have 2 cousins.

I have 5 brothers and sisters.

I had 4 dogs and 2 cats growing up.

My mom has my name tattooed on her arm.

I wasn’t allowed to date until I was 18.

I’ve lived with my dad most of my life.

I’m a descendant of George Washington.

My brother performed on stage with Ariana Grande.

I have a fish named Fluffy.

I have a twin.

My cousin is a movie star.

Talents

I can lick my elbow.

I can name all the members of BTS.

I can bench press 200 pounds.

I know how to ride a unicycle.

I can drive a stick shift.

I have a skydiving license.

I can juggle.

I can do a handstand.

I know how to knit a hat.

I can ride a bike.

I can whistle the national anthem.

I can burp the alphabet.

I know how to sing “Let It Go” in 3 languages.

Experiences

I used to live in Wyoming.

I was in a commercial when I was 3.

English is my second language.

I’ve never had a cavity.

I’m allergic to cheese.

I once won a hot dog eating contest.

My first job was at a bookstore.

I'm a pescatarian.

I’ve never eaten a peach before.

I’ve never had Burger King.

I swam with dolphins.

I’ve never had surgery.

I’ve never dyed my hair.

I went to Amsterdam when I was 15.

I’ve been to a nude beach.

I was stung by a jellyfish when I was little.

I’ve never seen a Star Wars movie.

I’ve never broken a bone.

I went to my first concert when I was 6.

I’ve been arrested.

I’ve never been outside the United States.

Achievements

I’m the only person in my family to go to college.

One of my TikToks went viral.

I got a perfect score on the Math portion of the SAT.

I skipped a grade in elementary school.

I’ve read over 500 books.

I’ve collected quarters from all 50 states.

I own a house.

I’ve published 3 books under a pseudonym.

I’ve gotten every job I’ve interviewed for.

I graduated high school at the top of my class.

I was the Homecoming king.

I’ve met Taylor Swift.

I won a marathon once.

I speak 10 languages.

Dreams

When I was little, I wanted to be a marine biologist.

If I could, I’d build a home on Mars.

I want to move to Thailand.

I’ve always dreamed of owning a bakery.

I wish I could play the piano.

I want to learn how to sew.

I had a dream about marrying Harry Styles.

I’d like to have 5 kids.

How to Play

Gather a group of 2 or more people. The more people involved in the game, the more fun you’ll have! Play this icebreaker on the first day of school, during a club meeting, or at a family reunion.

Take turns sharing 2 truths and 1 lie. These facts and lies can be as silly or serious as you’d like (check out our examples again for even more ideas). Try to be as convincing as possible.

Ask the group which is the lie. The object of the game is to fool your friends or family members into thinking your lie is true. If they guess the lie correctly, you’ve “lost.” If they think the lie is true, you’ve “won.” There isn’t necessarily a winner or loser in this game. It’s just a way for people to get to know each other better.

Continue playing until everyone’s shared 2 truths and a lie. Go around the group and see if you can spot any lies. Play the game for as long as you like or until you run out of truths to share.

How to Lie

Embed some truth in your lie. The most effective lies have a little bit of truth in them. If your lie is half true, you’ll be more likely to say it with conviction as if it were 100% true.

Keep your lie short and sweet. The more details a lie has, the easier it is to spot. Make your lie as simple as possible, so people won’t be able to discredit specific details.

Stay still. Touching your face, fidgeting, and talking with your hands are all tell-tale signs of a liar. When playing the game, avoid moving excessively while telling your lie. Have the same body language when you say all 3 statements, so the lie is harder to spot.

Make eye contact. Looking down or averting your gaze from the group could cost you the game. Even if you can’t make eye contact with everyone in the group, look at least one person in the eyes.

Talk normally. When some people lie, their voice becomes higher or lower. Try to keep your tone as normal as possible and avoid stuttering. This will make your lie harder to spot. Avoid using phrases like “uh,” “um,” or “like,” especially if you don’t normally use them.

Believe in your lie. If you think your lie is true, so will everyone else. Imagine yourself at the source of your lie (What was it like swimming with dolphins? Did you like your trip to Amsterdam?). Pretending you did the thing you said can help you be more convincing and fool the group.