How to win at bluffing trivia party games: write believable lies and spot the truth
Quick answer: Write lies in the same format as the real answer, keep them short, and vote for answers that sound surprising rather than too neat.
What White Lie is
White Lie is a party game for 3 to 12 players. A real trivia question appears, everyone writes a fake answer, and then everyone tries to find the real one.
Two ways to score
You score by spotting the truth and by fooling other players with your lie, so good bluffers can win without knowing the answers.
How scoring works
Each round, a real trivia question appears. Every player writes a fake answer, then everyone votes for the answer they think is true.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Picking the real answer | 2 |
| Each player who picks your lie | 1 |
How to write a lie people believe
The best lies sound like the real answer. Match its format: if the question asks for a year, write a year; if it asks for a name, write a believable name. Avoid jokes if you want points, keep it short, and borrow details from the question so it feels right.
How to spot the truth
Real answers are often stranger than lies. Be suspicious of answers that sound too neat, and remember which players like to bluff. If two answers look similar, one is often a lie built on the other.
Frequently asked questions
How many players can play White Lie?
Three to twelve.
How many rounds are there?
You can choose three, five or seven rounds.
Can I play White Lie in Arabic?
Yes.