How to Play Two Truths and a Lie Over Text
- One player texts three statements about themselves. Two of them must be true, and one must be a lie. Number them 1, 2, and 3 to make guessing easy.
- The other player reads all three statements carefully and texts back which one they think is the lie.
- The first player reveals the answer and shares the story behind each truth. This is where the best conversations happen.
- Switch roles. Now the guesser becomes the one sharing three statements, and you keep going back and forth.
Rules
- Exactly two statements must be true and one must be a lie. No bending the rules with half-truths.
- The truths should be surprising or unusual to make the game harder and more fun.
- No googling or checking social media to figure out the answer. That defeats the whole point.
- Be honest when you reveal the answer. The game only works if everyone plays fair.
- Keep it lighthearted. The goal is to learn fun things about each other, not to make anyone uncomfortable.
Example Conversation
You
ok here are mine! 1) I've been skydiving twice 2) I can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute 3) I once met Gordon Ramsay at a gas station
Them
hmm ok these are tough. I feel like the Rubik's cube one is too specific to be a lie
You
just pick one! no stalling 😄
Them
fine. I'm going with #1. no way you went skydiving TWICE
You
WRONG! I've actually been 3 times lol. The lie is #3. I've never met Gordon Ramsay anywhere
Them
the gas station detail was so convincing though!! ok my turn
You
bring it on, I'm a human lie detector
Them
1) I've broken the same arm twice 2) I used to be in a band in high school 3) I've never eaten sushi
Tips & Variations
- Make your lie sound believable by adding specific details. "I met a celebrity at a gas station" sounds more real than "I met a celebrity."
- Try a themed version where all three statements must be about the same topic, like travel, food, or childhood memories.
- Play in a group chat where everyone guesses. The person who guesses correctly the most times wins.
- For a harder version, try "Two Lies and a Truth" where the guesser has to find the one true statement instead.