One Lie: play two truths and a lie online with friends

Two truths and a lie is the classic icebreaker everyone knows. In One Lie, everyone writes two truths and one lie about themselves at the same time, marks the lie and submits.

Then each player's three statements are revealed in turn and everyone else votes on the lie. Statements appear in random order, and nobody sees who voted for what until the results. Spot the lie for +2; as the writer you get +1 for every player you fool.

Create a room on Toyla, share the 6-character code or link, and friends join from a phone or computer. It plays with 3-12 people and takes about 15 minutes. Great for new groups, teams and friends who live far apart.

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Why it's fun

• Everyone writes at once, so nobody waits around.
• Statements are shuffled, so the position never gives the lie away.
• A surprising truth fools far more people than an ordinary lie.
• The host sets the writing time to 2, 3 or 5 minutes.

How to play

Goal

• Everyone writes two truths and one lie about themselves.
• Then each player's three statements are revealed in turn; the others hunt for the lie.
• 3-12 players; most points wins.

1. Writing

• At the start everyone writes at the same time, marks the lie and sends it.
• Statements are shown in a shuffled order, so position gives nothing away.
• Anyone who hasn't written when time runs out doesn't get a turn.

2. Voting

• Tap the statement you think is the lie.
• Unless they're yours, you vote; nobody sees who voted for what until the reveal.

Scoring

• Spot the lie: +2.
• The author gets +1 for each person fooled.
• Tip: a surprising truth fools far more people than an ordinary lie.

FAQ

How do you play two truths and a lie online?

Everyone writes three statements about themselves and marks which one is the lie. Then each player's set is shown in turn and the others vote on the lie. Toyla keeps the score for you.

How many players can play?

3 to 12 players, and a game takes about 15 minutes.

Does it work for a team meeting or virtual icebreaker?

Yes. Everyone joins from their own phone or computer, which makes it a good fit for team icebreakers and online hangouts. Use your usual video call if you want to talk while you play.

Is it free?

Yes. One Lie is free, with no download or account. A nickname is enough.