Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
Time Allowance:20 Minutes
Equipment Needed:None
1. Players share three stories about themselves. Two stories are true; one is a lie. The group then tries to determine which story is which.
2. Short version: If you want the game to move quickly, allow a short period (30 seconds) for questions and then everyone votes for which story they think is true. After the vote, the storyteller reveals the truth. As soon as the truth is told, (amidst comments of, "You gotta be kidding?"and "You did that?"), a new person can share two stories.
3. Long version: Once the stories are related, time is allowed for questioning the storyteller. The intent is to verify the story by asking pertinent questions as to whether or not the tellers have enough information to back up their stories. After a specific time (2 to 5 minutes) or when no more questions remain, the group votes on the stories and the teller tells all.