- Make a circle.
- Give each participant 5 matchsticks and after that explain the activity.
- When it is a participant turn they say their ONE STATEMENT about themselves (true or false).
- There is then a countdown from 5 to 1 (usually by the facilitator) at which point participants do the action which they believe reflects the statement said by the player.
- The player then reveals the correct answer and those who got it wrong must give the player one of their matchsticks. Those who got it right must keep their matchsticks.
- Once everyone has had a turn get them to count up how many matchsticks they have, the player with the most wins.
MATCHSTICK TRUTH OR LIE
Objective: Have fun and break the ice at the beginning of a camp or training.
Props: 5 matchsticks for each participant.
Background Information
Before playing, designate two actions for 'true' and 'false' (for example such as hands-on heads or hands behind back).
Step by step instructions