Free game · Gentle version · Great for classes and new teams
Two Truths and a Wish
The gentle version: two things that are true, and one thing you wish were true. Everyone guesses the wish, then you learn each other’s dreams.
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Two Truths and a Wish works exactly like Two Truths and a Lie, except the “lie” is a wish: something you hope to do, see or become one day, said as if it has already happened. When it is revealed, the group learns something real about you, which is why teachers and team leads love it.
Because nobody is asked to deceive anyone, it feels friendlier for young children, new classes, first team meetings and groups that don’t know each other yet. Party Mode above is set up for it. The wish gets a gold WISH stamp at the reveal.
How to play Two Truths and a Wish
Think of two truths
Real things about you: a skill, a trip, a pet, a habit.
Add one wish
Something you would love to be true, said as if it already is: “I’ve seen the Northern Lights.” Make it believable, not magical.
Say all three
In any order, with the same calm voice.
Everyone guesses the wish
Tap guesses, pass the phone, or count hands.
Reveal and share
Say which one was the wish and why you want it. Groups often find they share the same dreams.
Wish ideas that sound true
Pick a wish that is really yours. The best wishes are believable enough to pass as a truth.
I’ve seen the pyramids of Egypt.
I speak fluent French.
I’ve learned to play the saxophone.
I’ve written a novel.
I own a little cabin by a lake.
I’ve seen a total solar eclipse.
I’ve run a half marathon in under two hours.
I’ve traveled all the way around the world.
I have a big fluffy rescue dog named Bear.
I’ve learned to dance salsa.
I’ve swum in all five oceans.
I’ve published a children’s book.
I’ve climbed Mount Fuji.
I’ve taken a year off to travel.
I keep bees and make my own honey.
I’ve learned to surf big waves.
I’ve watched a rocket launch in person.
I’ve been to the Olympics.
I’ve learned to paint portraits.
I’ve spent a night in a lighthouse.
I’ve taken a train all the way across Europe.
I’ve played in an orchestra.
I’ve gone whale watching in Alaska.
I’ve opened my own café.
I’ve taken a flying lesson in a glider.
I’ve camped under the stars in the Australian outback.
I can ice skate backwards.
I’ve seen a show on Broadway.
I built a treehouse with my own hands.
I’ve been to a music festival in Japan.
Two truths and a wish examples
Fifteen example rounds. Tap the one you think is the wish.
- I’ve been to Italy twice.
- I have a little sister.
- I’ve learned to tap dance.
Answer: #3 is the wish.
- I can bake croissants from scratch.
- I have been scuba diving in Thailand.
- I grew up near the sea.
Answer: #2 is the wish.
- I have a vegetable patch.
- I’ve run a marathon in New York.
- I was born in the spring.
Answer: #2 is the wish.
- I speak Spanish at home.
- I’ve seen a humpback whale leap out of the water.
- I have three cats.
Answer: #2 is the wish.
- I’ve written a song that plays on the radio.
- I play tennis on weekends.
- I live near a big park.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I have a small boat.
- I’ve driven Route 66 from start to finish.
- I love spicy food.
Answer: #2 is the wish.
- I’ve learned sign language.
- I work near a train station.
- I’ve seen penguins in the wild.
Answer: #3 is the wish.
- I’ve flown in a fighter jet.
- I like early mornings.
- I have two sisters.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I own a food truck.
- I cycle to work.
- I have a big family.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I can play the guitar.
- I’ve hiked the whole Inca Trail.
- I was born in March.
Answer: #2 is the wish.
- I’ve finished a triathlon.
- I read before bed every night.
- I have a dog named Mango.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I’ve lived in a treehouse.
- I love board games.
- I drink tea every morning.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I speak Italian fluently.
- I take the bus to school.
- I have a hamster named Nugget.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I’ve gone snowboarding in Canada.
- I have a big backyard.
- I once broke my wrist.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
- I’ve sung on a stage in front of thousands.
- I’m the middle child.
- I can ride a horse.
Answer: #1 is the wish.
Tips for Two Truths and a Wish
- Keep wishes believable. “I’ve been to Japan” works; “I can fly” does not.
- Say the wish in the past tense, just like your truths, so it blends in.
- Share the why. After the reveal, a sentence about why you want it is the best part.
- Great for classrooms: children love hearing their teacher’s wish, and nobody has to tell a lie.
- At work, keep wishes light: travel, hobbies and skills rather than career moves.
Two Truths and a Wish: FAQ
What is Two Truths and a Wish?
It is a gentler version of Two Truths and a Lie. Instead of a lie, each player shares one wish (something they would love to be true) alongside two truths, and the group guesses the wish.
Why play Two Truths and a Wish instead of Two Truths and a Lie?
It avoids asking people to deceive each other, which suits young children, new classes and new teams. And the reveal teaches the group something real about everyone’s hopes.
What are good wish ideas?
Places to visit, skills to learn and experiences to have: “I’ve seen a total solar eclipse”, “I speak fluent French”, “I’ve climbed Mount Fuji.” See the 30 ideas on this page.
Can we play it on a video call?
Yes. Share Party Mode on screen, have each person say their three statements, and count the votes from your call’s chat. The Icebreaker Host has a wish option too.