Human beings are naturally wired to seek truth, but the art of deception has intrigued and confounded us for centuries. One entertaining and often revealing game that taps into this fascination is “Two Truths and a Lie.” In this game, participants share three statements about themselves, two of which are true, and one that is false. The challenge lies in unraveling the deception and discerning the lie from the truths. 

“Two Truths and a Lie” is more than just a party game or a fun conversation starter; it’s a fascinating psychological study. The game highlights how our brains process information, make assumptions, and ultimately arrive at conclusions. Additionally, the game provides a unique platform to explore the intricate dance between honesty and dishonesty. Participants must walk the tightrope between crafting compelling falsehoods and maintaining the integrity of their truths. 

The skills honed in “Two Truths and a Lie” extend far beyond the boundaries of the game itself. The ability to discern deception is invaluable in real-world scenarios, from negotiations and interviews to everyday interactions. Analyzing statements, reading between the lines, and uncovering hidden motives are skills that can empower individuals to navigate a world where truth and falsehood often intermingle. While it might be easy to come up with truths when playing this game, sometimes, coming up with a lie scenario that blends in just as easily with the truth could be a tough call. Read on for 150 scenarios, that could help spark conversation on you next date night.

  1. I once swam with dolphins in Hawaii.
  2. I have climbed Mount Everest.
  3. I won a hot dog eating contest last year.
  4. I can speak five languages fluently.
  5. I have traveled to all seven continents.
  6. I am a professional skydiver.
  7. I’ve met three U.S. presidents in person.
  8. I hold the world record for the longest hula hooping session.
  9. I can play the piano blindfolded.
  10. I am a descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.
  11. I won a gold medal in the Olympics for archery.
  12. I am allergic to water.
  13. I’ve written five bestselling novels.
  14. I once lived in a haunted house.
  15. I can recite the entire periodic table from memory.
  16. I once appeared on a reality TV show.
  17. I have a pet lion.
  18. I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 30 seconds.
  19. I’ve bungee jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge.
  20. I am a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  21. I can hold my breath for five minutes.
  22. I have run a marathon on every continent.
  23. I once hitchhiked across Europe.
  24. I can identify 100 different species of birds by their calls.
  25. I’ve eaten scorpion and snake meat.
  26. I am distantly related to Shakespeare.
  27. I can juggle flaming torches.
  28. I’ve been struck by lightning twice.
  29. I have a collection of rare vintage cars.
  30. I can mimic the sounds of various musical instruments.
  31. I’ve worked as a professional dog whisperer.
  32. I’ve hiked the entire Appalachian Trail.
  33. I can name every country’s capital in alphabetical order.
  34. I’ve been to space as a tourist.
  35. I once swam across the English Channel.
  36. I can recite pi to 100 decimal places.
  37. I’ve won a national chess championship.
  38. I am an ordained minister.
  39. I can write with both hands simultaneously in different languages.
  40. I’ve completed a solo sailing trip around the world.
  41. I once lived in a treehouse for a month.
  42. I can predict the weather with 90% accuracy.
  43. I’ve skydived from the edge of space.
  44. I am a direct descendant of Cleopatra.
  45. I can identify 50 different types of wine blindfolded.
  46. I’ve crossed the Sahara desert on a camel.
  47. I have a collection of meteorites from around the world.
  48. I can solve complex math problems mentally in seconds.
  49. I’ve swum with great white sharks without a cage.
  50. I once broke a world record for the longest non-stop dance marathon.
  51. I’ve eaten a live insect on national television.
  52. I once won a limbo competition at a beach party.
  53. I can play the accordion while riding a unicycle.
  54. I’ve completed a marathon on every continent.
  55. I am a direct descendant of a famous pirate.
  56. I can recite the entire script of a movie backwards.
  57. I’ve swam with dolphins in Antarctica.
  58. I’ve been mistaken for a celebrity and asked for autographs.
  59. I can do a perfect imitation of a meerkat’s call.
  60. I once lived in a treehouse for a year.
  61. I’ve held my breath underwater for over five minutes.
  62. I’ve completed a triathlon in under two hours.
  63. I have a collection of vintage typewriters from around the world.
  64. I can identify 25 different types of clouds.
  65. I once performed stand-up comedy at a famous comedy club.
  66. I’ve sailed across the Pacific Ocean solo.
  67. I am a Guinness World Record holder for the most hula hoops spun simultaneously.
  68. I can solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded in under a minute.
  69. I’ve traveled to the North Pole in a hot air balloon.
  70. I’ve gone skydiving in a chicken costume.
  71. I am a certified professional mermaid.
  72. I can speak fluent Klingon from Star Trek.
  73. I’ve crossed the Sahara desert on a camel.
  74. I’ve been an extra in five Hollywood movies.
  75. I can identify 50 different species of trees by their leaves.
  76. I once swam across the English Channel backwards.
  77. I’ve climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in flip-flops.
  78. I am a secret agent for an international spy organization.
  79. I can solve a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle in under an hour.
  80. I’ve completed a world tour on a unicycle.
  81. I once held a world record for the longest handshake.
  82. I can balance five teacups on my head while dancing.
  83. I’ve been struck by lightning and survived.
  84. I am a master of yo-yo tricks.
  85. I’ve written a bestselling novel in a single weekend.
  86. I’ve lived with a tribe in the Amazon rainforest for a month.
  87. I can identify 100 different types of rocks and minerals.
  88. I’ve completed a solo kayaking expedition down the Amazon River.
  89. I am a professional sandcastle builder.
  90. I’ve swam with sharks without a cage and lived to tell the tale.
  91. I can do a perfect imitation of a didgeridoo sound.
  92. I’ve completed a cross-country road trip on a unicycle.
  93. I once broke a world record for the longest continuous handstand.
  94. I can hula hoop while jumping rope simultaneously.
  95. I’ve survived a snake bite in the wilderness.
  96. I am a champion thumb wrestler.
  97. I’ve eaten a meal cooked by a famous celebrity chef.
  98. I can identify constellations by their patterns.
  99. I’ve completed a marathon on a pogo stick.
  100. I’ve swam with bioluminescent plankton in the Maldives.
  101. I can recite the alphabet backwards in under five seconds.
  102. I’ve completed a world tour on a skateboard.
  103. I am a descendant of a medieval knight.
  104. I can speak fluent pig Latin.
  105. I’ve survived a hot air balloon crash landing.
  106. I’ve been a guest on a talk show hosted by a famous celebrity.
  107. I can identify 30 different types of mushrooms.
  108. I’ve traveled to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in a submarine.
  109. I’ve completed a cross-country cycling trip on a unicycle.
  110. I am a professional sand sculptor.
  111. I can mimic the sounds of various farm animals perfectly.
  112. I’ve eaten a ghost pepper without flinching.
  113. I’ve been rescued from a desert island by a passing cruise ship.
  114. I can solve a complex mathematical equation in my head in seconds.
  115. I’ve completed a world tour on a pogo stick.
  116. I am a Guinness World Record holder for the most paper airplanes thrown at once.
  117. I can identify 20 different species of spiders.
  118. I’ve traveled to the International Space Station as a space tourist.
  119. I’ve swam with crocodiles in the Amazon River.
  120. I can do a perfect imitation of a seagull’s cry.
  121. I’ve completed a solo skiing expedition to the North Pole.
  122. I’ve survived a parachute malfunction while skydiving.
  123. I can identify 40 different species of butterflies.
  124. I’ve lived with a tribe in the Kalahari Desert for a month.
  125. I’ve completed a world tour on a space hopper.
  126. I am a descendant of a famous inventor.
  127. I can solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded using only my feet.
  128. I’ve been rescued from a sinking ship in the middle of the ocean.
  129. I can speak fluent Morse code.
  130. I’ve completed a marathon while juggling three balls.
  131. I am a professional snowflake photographer.
  132. I can mimic the sounds of various musical instruments using my voice.
  133. I’ve eaten a meal cooked by a Michelin-starred chef.
  134. I’ve survived a close encounter with a wild lion.
  135. I can identify 15 different constellations.
  136. I’ve traveled to the deepest point in the ocean in a submersible.
  137. I’ve completed a solo rollerblading journey across a continent.
  138. I am a champion limbo dancer.
  139. I can solve a complex sudoku puzzle in under a minute.
  140. I’ve been rescued from a sinking hot air balloon by a passing airplane.
  141. I can do a perfect imitation of a whale’s song.
  142. I’ve completed a world tour on a space scooter.
  143. I am a direct descendant of a famous philosopher.
  144. I can speak fluent emoji.
  145. I’ve survived a close encounter with a wild grizzly bear.
  146. I can identify 25 different types of seashells.
  147. I’ve traveled to the top of Mount Everest on a unicycle.
  148. I’ve completed a marathon while juggling flaming torches.
  149. I am a professional kite flyer.
  150. I can mimic the sounds of various car engines using my voice.