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Two Truths and a Lie Wheel – Prompt and Category Ideas

About this two truths and a lie wheel

Two Truths and a Lie is a classic party icebreaker, but thinking of three convincing statements on the spot is tricky. This two truths and a lie wheel gives players a thematic prompt to spark compelling stories.

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How to use the two truths and a lie wheel

  1. 1

    Spin the wheel to receive your thematic inspiration.

  2. 2

    State two true facts and one plausible falsehood based on that theme.

  3. 3

    The group votes on which statement is the lie.

Ways to use this wheel

  • Workplace Onboarding: Help new team members share interesting facts with less pressure.
  • Campfire Icebreaker: Learn surprising backstories from longtime friends.

Themes that make the game easier

Two Truths and a Lie is simple, but coming up with three statements on the spot is not. The wheel gives you a theme, such as travel mishaps, kitchen disasters or celebrity encounters, so you can think of real stories.

Spin, write two true stories and one invented one, and read them in any order. The group votes on which is the lie.

Making a good lie

The best lies are believable and a little specific. Practice with details, like a number or a place. Players who deliver all three with the same confidence are hardest to read. Use the wheel at team events or in classrooms.

All 8 entries on this wheel

  • Theme: Celebrity Encounters & Brush with Fame
  • Theme: Bizarre Physical Injuries & Scars
  • Theme: Disastrous Cooking & Kitchen Catastrophes
  • Theme: Travel Mishaps & Missed Flights
  • Theme: Secret Unusual Talents or Certifications
  • Theme: Weird Childhood Pets & Farm Animals
  • Theme: Jobs You Held That Nobody Believes
  • Theme: Embarrassing Hair or Fashion Phases

Frequently asked questions

How many players can play?

Two Truths and a Lie works seamlessly with groups of 3 to 30 people.

What is on the Two Truths and a Lie Wheel?

It opens with 8 entries: Theme: Celebrity Encounters & Brush with Fame, Theme: Bizarre Physical Injuries & Scars, Theme: Disastrous Cooking & Kitchen Catastrophes and 5 more. You can keep the list as it is or replace it with your own entries.

What can I use this wheel for?

People use it at parties, game nights and team events. Popular ideas include Workplace Onboarding and Campfire Icebreaker. For example, Workplace Onboarding: help new team members share interesting facts with less pressure.

Is this wheel really random?

Yes. Nothing about it is rigged: the winner is chosen by your browser's secure random number generator, so a list of 8 gives each entry a 12.5% chance until you change the weights. How our randomness works has the full explanation.

Can I stop the same result coming up twice?

Yes. Switch on Remove winner after each spin and every entry that comes up leaves the wheel. With 8 entries you can draw up to 8 different results in a row, then reset the list to start over.

Can I share or embed this wheel?

Yes. Send the share link to friends or students, or paste the embed code into a page you manage. It stays free to use either way.

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