Two Truths and a Lie - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Two Truths and a Lie is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 3-12 players that takes about 20-40 min with a easy difficulty level.

Guess the lie among three statements

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Sit in a circle. Think of interesting truths and convincing lies.

How to Play Two Truths and a Lie

1. One person tells three statements
2. Two are true, one is a lie
3. Everyone else guesses which is the lie
4. Reveal the truth
5. Wrong guessers drink
6. If everyone guesses wrong, storyteller drinks
7. Rotate storyteller clockwise
8. Make your truths unbelievable for best results

Tips & Strategies

The best lies are partially true. Make your truths sound outrageous.

Variations

Two Lies and a Truth: Flip the format. Rapid Fire: 30 seconds to guess.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if someone already knows the truth?

They sit out that round to keep it fair.

Can statements be about other people present?

Generally no, keep it about yourself.

Players: 3-12 | Duration: 20-40 min | Difficulty: easy

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