Two truths and a lie: host helper

Draw a prompt

The storyteller uses the prompt as a starting point for three statements: two true, one invented.

Round timer

Time for the storyteller to tell the three statements, then the group to question and vote.

Scoreboard

Add the players. After each reveal, give +1 to everyone who guessed the lie and +1 to the storyteller if the group was fooled.

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How to play in 5 steps

1. Pick a storyteller. Draw a prompt for ideas, and give them about a minute to think.
2. The storyteller says three statements about themselves: two true, one invented. Keep the order random.
3. The group asks questions for a short time. The storyteller answers with a straight face. Start the timer if it helps.
4. Everyone votes at once on which statement is the lie, for example by pointing on three.
5. The storyteller reveals the lie. Give +1 to each player who guessed right, and +1 to the storyteller if most of the group guessed wrong. Then the next person goes.

Tips for hosts

1. Keep it kind. The aim is to learn something fun about each other, never to catch anyone out or to laugh at them.
2. No secrets that could embarrass anyone: nothing about health, money, exes or family troubles. Fun facts only, and a person may pass at any point.
3. Include shy guests: let them go second or third, offer to write the statements down, or let a pair tell a round together.
4. Keep the questions curious and short. Good: where was that? Bad: prove it. Cap each round and move on while the energy is high.
5. With strangers, start with the Food and Travel prompts. They are easy to share and easy to follow up.

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