Players: 3 or more
Time: 15 to 30 minutes
You need: Nothing
Ages: 10 and above
Type: WhatsApp group games

Who it suits and when to play

It suits groups whose members know each other a little and want to know each other better: new teams, college groups, cousins who meet once a year. Children under ten find it hard to invent a believable lie. It is not a game for a group in a tense mood, because it asks people to share small personal facts; keep it for a relaxed evening.

How to play

The host goes first and posts three short statements about themselves, numbered 1 to 3.
Everyone replies with the number they think is the lie.
After a minute, the player reveals the lie and tells the small story behind one of the truths.
Each player who guessed right gets a point. The player gets a point for every person fooled.
The next person takes a turn until everyone has played.

Ready message to start the game

Two truths and a lie: my turn! 1. I have never eaten a mango pickle. 2. I once missed a train because I was reading. 3. I can whistle with my fingers. Which one is the lie? Reply with 1, 2 or 3.

Tips and variations

Good lies are boring and believable. Good truths are the strange ones.
Keep statements kind and safe for everyone in the group, including elders and children.

Common problems and how to fix them

Someone shares something too personal. The host thanks them, moves on quickly, and reminds the group that small, funny facts make the best rounds.
Nobody can think of statements. Give people ten minutes' notice before the game, and suggest subjects: food, travel, school, hobbies.
Quiet members never get a turn. Use a fixed order, such as alphabetical by name, instead of waiting for volunteers.

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