ICEBREAKER

TWO TRUTHS
& A LIE

The most popular icebreaker for a reason. Simple, effective, and guaranteed to uncover surprising facts about your colleagues.

Players

3 - 10

Duration

15 mins

Effort

Zero

Illustration of Two Truths and a Lie team building game

How to Play

Icebreaker Outcomes

Goal	Action	Result
Breaking Ice	Unusual Truths	Human Connection
Deduction	Critical Questioning	Analytical Skills
Engagement	Group Voting	Collective Fun
Follow-up	Sharing Backstories	Deepened Trust

Expected results from a well-executed Two Truths and a Lie session.

1

Prepare Your Facts

Each player thinks of two true facts and one plausible lie.

Office worker thinking of facts for team icebreaker session

2

Present to the Group

One person states their three points while keeping a straight face.

Team member presenting their stories during a fun workplace icebreaker

3

The Investigation

The group asks follow-up questions to catch the presenter in a lie.

Diverse office group questioning a colleague during team bonding activity

4

The Reveal

The presenter reveals the truth, followed by 'Wait, really?!' stories.

Coworkers laughing and reacting to surprising truths during office game

Icebreaker Tools

Fact Card Generator

Example Set

1. "I once skydived in New Zealand."
2. "I have never eaten a pizza." (THE LIE)
3. "I am a certified scuba diver."

Making it Better

• Keep the facts non-work related for better bonding.
• If the group is large, split into smaller breakout circles.
• Encourage people to share the 'backstory' of their truths.
• Works perfectly for both physical and remote teams.

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