Fibbage
Write convincing fakes, spot the truth
3–8 players
Fibbage is a trivia and deception game where the truth is stranger than fiction. Each round, a bizarre but true trivia question is presented with a blank in the answer. Players write their own fake answers designed to fool others, while the real answer hides among the fakes. Then everyone votes on which answer they believe is the truth. You earn points for spotting the correct answer and for every player you trick into picking your fake. With over 560 hand-crafted trivia questions covering unusual world records, bizarre laws, strange celebrity facts, and more, every round is a surprise. Fibbage rewards creativity, bluffing, and general knowledge in equal measure.
How to Play
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A trivia question is shown to all players with a blank where the answer should be. The real answer is hidden.
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Each player writes a fake answer that they think will fool others. Answers must be between 1 and 60 characters.
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If your fake answer matches the real answer, you are asked to write a different one — you cannot simply copy the truth.
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All fake answers are shuffled together with the real answer and displayed anonymously.
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Every player votes on which answer they think is the real one. You cannot vote for your own fake.
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After voting, the real answer is revealed. Points are awarded for correct picks and for fooling others.
Scoring System
Picking the correct real answer earns 500 points. For each player who picks your fake answer, you earn 250 points. This means a well-crafted fake can actually earn you more points than finding the truth, especially in larger groups. The key is writing fakes that sound plausible — too obvious and no one bites, too creative and it stands out as fake. The player with the highest total score after all rounds wins.
Tips & Strategies
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Write fakes that match the tone and style of the question. If the question is about a weird world record, make your fake sound equally bizarre but believable.
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Use specific numbers and details in your fakes — vague answers are easier to spot as frauds.
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When voting, look for answers that seem too clever or too funny — real facts are often stranger than what people make up.
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Pay attention to which players are good at writing convincing fakes. Their answers are worth extra scrutiny.
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The real answer is often the most surprising one. If an answer makes you think 'that cannot be real,' it probably is.
Customizable Settings
The host can choose the number of questions per game (5, 7, or 10 rounds), set the answer timer (30, 45, 60, or 90 seconds), and select the question language. Questions are available in Turkish, English, and Danish, with over 560 unique trivia questions covering topics from unusual world records to bizarre laws to strange celebrity facts.
Players
Fibbage works with 3 to 8 players. More players mean more fake answers in the mix, making it harder to spot the truth. The sweet spot is 4 to 6 players for the best balance of deception and deduction.