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A Truth and a Lie
The fastest version: one truth and one lie. Perfect for big groups, young kids and quick warm-ups. Play below, then try the example pairs.
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A Truth and a Lie (also called one truth one lie, or truth and a lie) is Two Truths and a Lie with one statement fewer. Each player says just two statements, one true and one false, and everyone guesses which is which. With only two choices, guessing is a coin flip unless you read the storyteller well, which makes every round tense and quick.
It is ideal when you have lots of people and little time, for younger children who find three statements hard to remember, and as a warm-up before the classic game. Party Mode above is already set to two statements.
How to play A Truth and a Lie
Pick one truth and one lie
Both should be short and about the same size. If one is dramatic, make the other one dramatic too.
Say them one after the other
Same voice, same pace. In Party Mode, say them aloud, or type them privately first so the cards show on screen.
Everyone picks the lie
Point, tap guesses, or count hands. With two cards, a show of hands takes seconds.
Reveal, score, next!
Correct guessers get a point and the storyteller gets a point for each person fooled. Rounds take under a minute.
Quick statements for fast rounds
Short and snappy. Use these as your truth or your lie.
I once won a stuffed animal from a claw machine on the first try.
I’ve never had a birthday cake.
I’ve marched in a parade.
I can hum and whistle at the same time.
I’ve never eaten a donut.
I once came first in a school talent show.
My lucky number is 7.
I’ve been to a baseball game in the snow.
I once lost a tooth on Halloween.
I’ve never watched a movie in 3D.
I once built a sandcastle taller than me.
I’ve been bitten by a hamster.
I once slept in a hammock all night.
I’ve read a whole book in one day.
I’ve been to a pumpkin patch every fall of my life.
I can name every state capital.
One truth, one lie: 40 example pairs
Forty pairs from made-up players. Tap the one you think is the lie.
- I can play the harmonica.
- I’ve never eaten a strawberry.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I’ve been to a hockey game.
- I once swam across a lake.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I have a pet hedgehog.
- I’ve climbed to the top of a lighthouse.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I was born in winter.
- I once met a famous magician.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I can’t stand the smell of popcorn.
- I’ve ridden the big Ferris wheel in London.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve built a snowman taller than me.
- I have never ridden a horse.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once won a hula-hoop contest.
- I own a telescope.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- My favorite sport to watch is golf.
- I once scored the winning goal in a school game.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve watched a meteor shower.
- I once ate snail soup.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I sleep with three pillows.
- I once found a lost dog and returned it.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I have lived by the sea.
- I’ve been inside a real igloo.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once went a month without sugar.
- I can play the trumpet.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I have a scar on my thumb.
- I’ve never had a nosebleed.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once watched a whole sunrise from a beach.
- I’ve planted over 50 trees.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I was on a bowling team.
- I’ve never had pizza.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I can name all the U.S. presidents in order.
- I broke my wrist skiing.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve visited a rainforest.
- I have a collection of 300 pens.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once got stuck in mud up to my knees.
- I’ve toured a chocolate factory.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I learned to drive on a farm road.
- I’ve eaten a whole pie by myself.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I have a cousin who is a firefighter.
- I once slept in a castle.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I can play the ukulele.
- I’ve been bitten by a crab.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve never eaten sushi.
- I’ve looked into a volcano crater.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I’ve been to a planetarium.
- I once got lost inside a museum.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I carry a lucky coin everywhere.
- I once rode in a helicopter.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once danced in a parade.
- I can speak some Korean.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve been to a car race.
- I have never worn glasses.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I once baked 200 cupcakes for an event.
- I own a kayak.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I was the goalie on my soccer team.
- I’ve seen a wild moose.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I once won a free trip in a contest.
- I’ve been to a silent disco.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I can do a backflip on a trampoline.
- I’ve read the same book ten times.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I have walked across a glacier.
- I once lost a shoe in the ocean.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I’ve never been camping.
- I once saw a fox in my backyard.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I once hated a haircut so much I wore a hat for a month.
- I can play the drums.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I’ve been on a TV cooking segment.
- I have a garden full of sunflowers.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I have never broken a phone screen.
- I once helped build a house.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I once met twins who were born in different years.
- I have a brother who is a chef.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I’ve flown a kite at the beach.
- I have been to Scotland.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I sang in a choir for six years.
- I’ve never played a video game.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
- I’ve seen a live opera.
- I have a goldfish named Bubbles.
Answer: #1 is the lie.
- I once ate an entire birthday cake.
- I can juggle while standing on one foot.
Answer: #2 is the lie.
Tips for A Truth and a Lie
- Make them the same size. With only two statements, any difference in detail or length gives you away.
- Play lightning rounds. Give everyone 20 seconds to think of a pair, then go around the circle.
- Great for young kids: two statements are easy to remember and fun to guess.
- Stepping up: when your group gets good, switch to Two Truths and a Lie or Three Truths and a Lie.
A Truth and a Lie: FAQ
What is A Truth and a Lie?
It is the two-statement version of Two Truths and a Lie. Each player shares one true statement and one false statement, and the group guesses which one is the lie.
Is one truth one lie easier than two truths and a lie?
It is easier to prepare and quicker to play, but harder to guess, because the storyteller only has to keep a straight face through two statements.
What are good examples of a truth and a lie?
Pairs of similar size: “I can play the harmonica” and “I’ve never eaten a strawberry.” See the 40 example pairs on this page.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Children from about age 5 can play, and the student ideas are class-safe.