Two Truths and a Lie
Category: Getting to Know You | Group Size: 3–15 | Time: 10–15 minutes
How to Play
Each person thinks of three statements about themselves — two that are true and one that is a lie. The group tries to guess which statement is the lie.
- Give everyone 2–3 minutes to think of their three statements.
- One at a time, each person reads all three statements aloud (in any order).
- The rest of the group votes on which one they think is the lie.
- The person reveals the answer and can share a little backstory about the true statements.
Leader Tips
- Go first to model the game. Pick statements that are surprising but not too obscure.
- Encourage people to be creative — the best lies are almost believable.
- If someone is shy, let them write the statements down and have a leader read them.
- Keep it light. The goal is laughter and connection, not embarrassment.
Variations
- Written version: Everyone writes their three statements on a slip of paper. Collect them, read aloud, and have the group guess who wrote which set.
- Team version: Split into small groups. Each group comes up with three statements about their team.
- Bible version: All three statements are about Bible knowledge — two true, one false. Great for review.
Why It Works
This game gets people talking about themselves in a low-pressure way. It reveals surprising facts, sparks follow-up questions, and helps students learn things about each other they would never find out in normal conversation.
Scripture Connection
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” — Ephesians 4:25 (ESV)
Truth and honesty are at the heart of Christian community. This game is a fun way to practice being real with each other.