Angie nodded and began:
Introduction
This game is in lieu of the more popular slumber party game Truth or Dare. It is meant to be a better icebreaker, towit teach one another about each other, without the dares slowing things down. However, I personally have played that game at a sleepover without a dare mentioned by any girl. Of course I was ten at the time, and was a guest at a rich girl's party whereas she could host provided no dares.
That game ended up being quite fun and amusing, as well as a good learning experience. I learned a lot about the other members of our little party. Thus, was born this game.
Play
First, chose ahead of time, whether or not you wish to have a judge, ergo a mediator who must be a disinterested third party. Although a judge is not necessary for play, it will make it easier as the rules would then be adhered by all.
Choose the length of time you want to play. A good rule of thumb is that it be long enough for everyone to at least get one turn, but no more than two hours, maximum.
Your answer must be factual and easily proven, considering you could be challenged. If it's found to be false, you have committed perjury and the person who asked the question can pick an APPROPRIATE punishment. More about that later.
Any question that you don't like you can object to, but don't do so frivolously. If this is played without a judge (re: mediator), you must tell why you have objected. Most common objections are: age inappropriate, relevance, badgering or uncomfortable questioning; as these are usually the objections made by lawyers in any court of law.
Teenagers should not have much of an issue with two of those although if the objection falls into either inappropriate or uncomfortable, then by all means use it.
Perjury and Punishment
If you are caught lying, you have committed perjury and will be appropriately punished. If there is a mediator AKA judge, then they decide an appropriate punishment. If no mediator, the onus falls on the person who asked the question.
Take into account both the question and the untruth. If about age, like someone is 15 and they said 16, but their birthday is within the week, they must say their birthday out loud to indicate they know they aren't yet the age they claimed.
If it's about an athletic ability or sport, they must, within that next week, participate in the claimed sport in some way... If too young to participate (like any sport involving motor vehicles), they must talk about the rules of the sport, and if actually interested in it or not.
School/Classes/Teachers. Someone who actually has the class or teacher can challenge a claim someone has about having a certain class or teacher by knowingly asking a false narrative about the teacher. If agreed upon, obviously a lie and a punishment regarding the class can be leveled. That can get weird quick and could be good for some laughs in Maths, History and Science. Even Drama or Band could create a funny or awkward situation for the liar.
Sexual. If the caught lie is on preferences or anything else in this category, the least the liar should do... Is kiss the offended party. If a girl lies about being lesbian, and the one asking is a lesbian girl. The liar should at the very least kiss her. On. The. Lips.
In conclusion, it's best not to risk perjuring yourself in hopes you aren't caught.
Taking the Oath (optional)
It is not necessary to take an oath, before taking the stand, because this isn't a real trial. However, some can tweak, if they wish, to swear every participant in prior to commencing. If this is followed, then it is done by the chosen mediator as you will need one. Here is the way for that. First raise your right hand and repeat these words after the judge:
"I (your name) swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about myself."
You are now ready to play. Have fun.
Angie looked around at the group. "Any questions?"