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- Complete rules and step-by-step instructions
- Psychology behind why it works
- Expert facilitation techniques
- Advanced strategies for creating believable lies
- Virtual/Zoom adaptations
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How to Use This Generator
- Select Your Scenario: Choose the context that matches your situation (work, social, funny, impressive, etc.)
- Click Generate: Get three instantly generated statements—two truths and one lie
- Customize: Use as-is or modify to fit your personal story
- Copy & Use: Click to copy any statement or the entire set
Pro Tip: Generate multiple sets and mix-and-match statements to create your perfect trio.
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Generator Interface:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Select Scenario: │ │ [Dropdown Menu] │ │ • Work/Professional │ │ • Funny/Humorous │ │ • Impressive/Adventurous │ │ • Social/Dating │ │ • Random Mix │ │ │ │ Difficulty Level: │ │ [Dropdown Menu] │ │ • Easy (Obvious lie) │ │ • Medium (Balanced) │ │ • Hard (Very believable lie) │ │ │ │ [Generate Ideas Button] │ │ │ │ ───────────────────────────────────────│ │ │ │ Your Generated Statements: │ │ │ │ 1. [Generated Statement 1] [Copy] │ │ 2. [Generated Statement 2] [Copy] │ │ 3. [Generated Statement 3] [Copy] │ │ │ │ The lie is: Statement #[X] │ │ [Reveal Answer Button] │ │ │ │ [Generate New Set Button] │ │ [Copy All Three Button] │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Why Use a Generator Instead of Creating Your Own?
Instant Inspiration When You're Stuck
Creative block is real. When you're asked to share three statements about yourself on the spot, minds go blank. The generator provides immediate jumping-off points you can customize to your actual experiences.
Discover Angles You Hadn't Considered
The generator suggests statement types and angles you might not have thought of—hidden talents, quirky preferences, unexpected experiences—sparking ideas beyond the obvious.
Save Time in Preparation
Facilitating an icebreaker for 20 people? Instead of brainstorming for each participant, generate varied examples quickly. This is especially valuable for teachers, HR professionals, and event organizers.
Learn What Makes Good Statements
By seeing hundreds of generated examples, you start recognizing patterns: specificity beats vagueness, adjacent lies work better than outrageous ones, balanced impressiveness across all three creates better puzzles.
Overcome Analysis Paralysis
Sometimes having too many options is worse than none. The generator narrows choices to three statements, making decisions easier while still offering customization freedom.
Example Generated Sets by Scenario
Work/Professional Scenario
Generated Set:
- "I've presented to groups of 100+ people"
- "I've worked remotely from 5 different countries"
- "I have three professional certifications"
The lie: Statement #2 (or customize based on your reality)
Why this works: All three sound plausible for a professional. The lie is specific enough to be believable. Each statement opens conversation about career, travel, or professional development.
Funny/Humorous Scenario
Generated Set:
- "I've never successfully parallel parked on the first try"
- "I once waved back at someone who wasn't waving at me and committed to the full conversation"
- "I've eaten cereal for dinner more than I've cooked actual meals this month"
The lie: Statement #1 (maybe you're actually great at parallel parking)
Why this works: Self-deprecating humor makes you relatable. The lie is buried among equally absurd-sounding truths. Perfect for social settings where you want people to laugh.
Impressive/Adventurous Scenario
Generated Set:
- "I've been to 20+ countries"
- "I've completed a marathon"
- "I can speak conversational Spanish"
The lie: Statement #3 (or adjust based on your actual skills)
Why this works: All three demonstrate achievement and adventure. The mix of travel, fitness, and skills showcases a well-rounded personality. Impressive without being boastful.
Social/Dating Scenario
Generated Set:
- "I've been on a date that lasted until sunrise"
- "I can cook a three-course meal from memory"
- "I've traveled solo to another country"
The lie: Statement #1 (though it could be true!)
Why this works: Romantic without being inappropriate. Shows you're interesting (travel), capable (cooking), and have dating experience. Each statement invites follow-up questions.
Tips for Customizing Generated Ideas
Make Them Yours
Generated statements are templates. Personalize them:
Generated: "I've visited 15 countries" Customized: "I've visited 15 countries, mostly in Southeast Asia"
The added specificity makes it more believable and provides richer conversation material.
Adjust Difficulty
If the generated lie is too obvious or too unbelievable for your context:
Too obvious: "I've climbed Mount Everest" (if you're clearly not a mountaineer) Better: "I've climbed a mountain over 10,000 feet" (adjacent to truth if you've hiked)
Match Your Personality
Don't use a generated statement that doesn't fit who you are:
Generated: "I love extreme sports" If that's not you: Replace with "I've tried an extreme sport once" (more believable if you're not adventurous)
Balance the Set
If all three generated statements are career-focused, consider swapping one for a hobby or travel fact to create variety and maintain interest.
Advanced Generator Strategies
Generate Multiple Sets, Mix and Match
Instead of using one complete generated set, create 3-4 sets and select the best individual statements from each. This gives you maximum control while still leveraging the generator's creativity.
Example:
- From Set 1: Take the travel statement
- From Set 2: Take the career statement
- From Set 3: Take the hobby statement
Now you have a perfectly balanced, customized trio.
Use the Difficulty Setting Strategically
Easy Mode: Perfect when:
- Playing with people who don't know you well
- You want quick, lighthearted rounds
- Time is limited and you need fast reveals
Hard Mode: Ideal for:
- Groups who know you moderately well
- When you want to really challenge people
- Longer sessions where the puzzle is part of the fun
Category Rotation for Facilitators
If you're running the game for a team, generate one set from each category and assign them to different participants based on their roles:
- Work category → Team leads and managers
- Funny category → Creative team members
- Impressive category → Sales and client-facing roles
- Social category → HR and people-focused roles
This ensures variety in the room and prevents everyone having similar statements.
How the Generator Creates Ideas
Algorithm Approach
Our generator uses a curated database of over 1,000 pre-written, categorized statements combined with:
- Scenario filtering: Ensures generated statements match your selected context
- Difficulty balancing: Adjusts how obvious the lie is based on your setting
- Variety algorithms: Prevents repetitive statement types in the same set
- Randomization: Creates unique combinations every time
Quality Control
Every statement in the database has been:
- ✅ Tested in real icebreaker settings
- ✅ Reviewed for appropriateness across contexts
- ✅ Optimized for conversation potential
- ✅ Balanced for believability
This isn't random word generation—it's human-curated content intelligently combined.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"All the generated statements are too generic"
Solution: Use the generated idea as a framework and add personal details.
Generic: "I've traveled extensively" Personalized: "I've traveled to 12 countries, mostly solo trips across Europe"
"The lie is too obvious"
Solution: Regenerate or swap the lie for a truth from a different generated set. The lie should require thought to detect.
"None of these match my actual life"
Solution: Use the statements as inspiration rather than literal truths. If you see "I've run a marathon," maybe your version is "I've run a half-marathon" or "I've completed a 10K."
"I need more than three statements"
Solution: Generate multiple sets. For a game with 10 people, generate 4-5 sets and distribute the best combinations. Everyone gets unique statements.
Best Practices for Different Settings
For Workplace Team Building
Recommended settings:
- Scenario: Work/Professional
- Difficulty: Medium
- Strategy: Generate 2-3 sets and pick the most relatable
Why: Professional contexts require appropriate boundaries. Medium difficulty keeps it engaging without causing discomfort.
For Social Parties
Recommended settings:
- Scenario: Funny/Humorous or Random Mix
- Difficulty: Easy to Medium
- Strategy: Generate quickly and use as-is for spontaneity
Why: Parties benefit from lighthearted, accessible content. Easy difficulty keeps energy high and inclusive.
For Dating/Flirting
Recommended settings:
- Scenario: Social/Dating
- Difficulty: Medium to Hard
- Strategy: Generate multiple sets, carefully curate, personalize heavily
Why: Dating contexts reward thoughtful statement selection. Hard difficulty creates intrigue and prolonged conversation.
For Virtual Meetings
Recommended settings:
- Scenario: Work/Professional or Random Mix
- Difficulty: Medium
- Strategy: Generate sets in advance, email to participants beforehand
Why: Virtual settings benefit from preparation time. Sending statements in advance reduces on-camera pressure.
Beyond the Generator: Building Your Skills
Learn from Generated Examples
After using the generator multiple times, you'll notice patterns:
- Good statements are specific, not vague
- Lies are adjacent to truth, not fantastical
- Three statements should be balanced in "impressiveness"
- Best statements open multiple conversation threads
Practice Creating Your Own
Eventually, you won't need the generator. You'll internalize the formula:
Formula:
- Pick a true experience
- Tweak details to create an adjacent lie OR
- Combine two true elements in a false way
Example:
- Truth: Visited 8 countries
- Lie: Visited 15 countries (adjacent number)
- Alternative lie: Visited every continent (combining truth with false scale)
Maintain a Personal Library
After each game, note which statements worked well and which fell flat. Build your personal collection of "go-to" statements for different contexts.
Ready to Generate Your Perfect Statements?
Stop staring at a blank page wondering what to share. Our Two Truths and a Lie Generator provides instant inspiration, unlimited ideas, and the perfect starting point for memorable icebreaker moments.
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