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Two Truths and a Lie: ideas, tips, and how to play on video

Write two true facts about yourself and one lie, then watch the other person's face while they decide. Here are 50 ideas to steal, tips for a convincing lie, and how the game works on Chatingly.

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How to play Two Truths & a Lie on a video call

  1. Send an invite

    During a call, open the Games tab and pick the game. Your match gets an invite on their screen.

  2. Write three

    Type three short statements about yourself and mark which one is the lie.

  3. Guess theirs

    Their three statements appear on your screen. Pick the one you think is the lie.

  4. The reveal

    See who fooled whom. Then ask for the story behind the true ones.

How to play Two Truths and a Lie

Each player makes three statements about themselves: two are true and one is a lie. The other player guesses which one is the lie. Then you swap. That's it: no board, no dice, and the best part comes after the reveal, when you ask for the story behind the strangest true fact.

How to write a lie nobody spots

  • Make the truths sound fake. Your weirdest true facts are your best weapons.
  • Make the lie boring. A plausible, ordinary lie hides better than a wild one.
  • Keep all three the same length and style, so none stands out.
  • Base the lie on something real. “I've been to Japan” is easy to fake if you've been to Korea and can describe it.
  • Don't smile when you read it. On video, they're watching your face.

Two Truths & a Lie

50 Two Truths and a Lie ideas

Turn these into statements about yourself, true or false. Mix one wild true one with two ordinary ones and see what happens.

  1. I've met a famous person (say who).
  2. I can speak three languages.
  3. I've never seen a Star Wars movie.
  4. I was born in a different country from where I live.
  5. I've broken a bone (say which).
  6. I've been on TV.
  7. I can't swim.
  8. I've eaten an insect on purpose.
  9. I have a twin.
  10. I've never been on a plane.
  11. I once got lost in a foreign city for hours.
  12. I can play an instrument (say which).
  13. I've won a competition (say what).
  14. I'm scared of something tiny (say what).
  15. I've stayed awake for more than 30 hours.
  16. I've been to a concert alone.
  17. I've ridden a camel, an elephant or a horse.
  18. I learned to drive before I was 16.
  19. I've never had a cup of coffee.
  20. I've cut my own hair.
  21. I have more than 10,000 photos on my phone.
  22. I once laughed so hard I cried in class or at work.
  23. I've been stuck in an elevator.
  24. I have a hidden talent (say what).
  25. I've seen snow fall only once in my life.
  26. I've cooked for more than 20 people.
  27. I've slept outdoors under the stars.
  28. I was a vegetarian for a year.
  29. I've been to more than five countries.
  30. I've never watched a full football or cricket match.
  31. I once replied to the wrong group chat with something embarrassing.
  32. I can solve a Rubik's cube.
  33. I've walked out of a movie in the cinema.
  34. I've given a speech to more than 100 people.
  35. I've been chased by an animal.
  36. I used to collect something strange (say what).
  37. I've been to a wedding of someone I'd never met.
  38. I've written a poem or song someone else has heard.
  39. I've had the same best friend since I was five.
  40. I've never broken a phone screen.
  41. I've fallen asleep somewhere ridiculous (say where).
  42. I once ate the same meal every day for a month.
  43. I've tried a sport most people haven't heard of.
  44. I've accidentally dyed my hair the wrong color.
  45. I've been mistaken for someone famous.
  46. I've touched a snake.
  47. I have a scar with a funny story behind it.
  48. I've never been to the sea.
  49. I can whistle with my fingers.
  50. I've been awake at sunrise on purpose to watch it.

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Play Two Truths & a Lie on FaceTime, WhatsApp or any call

Two Truths and a Lie works perfectly on any video call: say your three statements out loud, let the other person guess, then swap. Writing them in the chat first makes it fairer, because nobody can change their lie after seeing the guess.

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FAQ

Two Truths & a Lie: questions

What are good Two Truths and a Lie examples?

Pick two true facts that sound unlikely and one lie that sounds normal. For example: “I've eaten an insect on purpose. I've never been on a plane. I can play the guitar.” The guitar one is the lie, and nobody guesses it.

How long can each statement be on Chatingly?

Up to 120 characters each, so keep them short and punchy. The story comes after the reveal.

Is Two Truths and a Lie good for meeting strangers?

It's one of the best. It gets both people sharing real facts about themselves in a playful way, and the reveal always leads to a story.

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