Two Truths and a Lie
A classic social game where participants share three personal statements, one of which is false, to spark curiosity and conversation. It serves as a low-stakes way to reveal personal interests and history within a professional setting.
To humanize colleagues and break the initial tension in a new team or at the start of a long workshop.
Solves: Awkward silences and lack of personal connection in newly formed remote teams.
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Step 1: Give participants 2 minutes to write down two true facts and one believable lie about themselves.
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Step 2: One person reads their three statements aloud without giving away the lie (1 minute).
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Step 3: The rest of the group discusses and votes on which statement they believe is the lie (2 minutes).
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Step 4: The speaker reveals the truth and provides a brief 30-second backstory for the true facts.
- Encourage participants to pick 'boring' truths and 'extraordinary' lies to make it harder.
- Keep the reveal brief to maintain momentum.
- Two Truths and a Dream (one thing you want to do in the future instead of a lie)