Game · 30-40 minutes
Office bingo
Everyone gets a bingo card of traits and facts - “has lived abroad”, “speaks three languages” - and finds colleagues who match.
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Icebreakers
Two truths and a lie
A classic icebreaker where each person shares three statements and the group guesses which one is false.
- Players
- 6-30
- Duration
- 20-30 minutes
- Energy level
- Calm
- Works online
- Yes
How to play - step by step
- 1
Give everyone two minutes to think of two true facts and one believable lie about themselves.
- 2
Sit in a circle. One person goes first and shares all three statements.
- 3
The group discusses and asks one question each to find the lie.
- 4
Everyone votes for the statement they think is false.
- 5
The speaker reveals the lie and tells the story behind a true fact.
- 6
Rotate until everyone has had a turn; give a point for each correct guess.
Benefits
- Helps new and quiet people open up quickly.
- Builds trust and breaks down hierarchy between teams.
- Creates shared stories and inside jokes that last.
- Needs little or no preparation or budget.
What you need
- None - just a circle of chairs or a video call.
- Optional: a timer and small prizes.
Rules
- Facts must be safe, work-appropriate, and not private.
- Everyone may pass if they do not want to share.
- Ask questions kindly - no interrogation.
Scoring and winning
- One point for every correct guess; the best guesser gets a small prize.
- An extra point for the best lie that fools the group.
Variations
- Work edition: two true achievements and one made-up one.
- Memory twist: guess lies from the whole team on a single slide.
- Team story: each person adds one fact for a team page.
Playing it online
- Use breakout rooms of four to five, then share the funniest in the main call.
- Vote with chat reactions, polls, or numbers 1-3.
Tips for the host
- Start with a leader or the host to set a warm, honest tone.
- Encourage statements that are surprising but light.
Mistakes to avoid
- Sharing health, family problems, or sensitive history.
- Forcing quiet people to speak.
- Letting the game run too long - 30 minutes is enough.
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