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How to play Fake News
Outrageous headline. Real or fake? Players take turns inventing ridiculous news headlines. The group votes on whether it's made up or an actual news story. You'd be shocked how often real news sounds fake.
2–10 players~8 minWitty & SurprisingSocial & discussion games🚗 Works in the car
How to play
- One player announces a news headline — real or completely invented.
- The group debates whether it's real or fake.
- Everyone votes simultaneously.
- The player reveals the truth — real or invented.
- Correct voters earn a point. Rotate headlines.
Example round
- 'Man attempts to trade a paperclip for a house. Succeeds.' → Real. (2006, Kyle MacDonald)
- 'Florida man arrested for throwing alligator through Wendy's drive-through window.' → Real.
- 'Local council bans rain on Tuesdays.' → Fake. ...probably.
Tips
- Real headlines from Florida are your greatest weapon.
- Mix one genuinely bizarre true story with three convincing fakes each round.
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