Truth Train FAQ
Find quick answers about Truth Train, its rules, facts and leaderboards
What is Truth Train?
Truth Train is a free true or false quiz in your browser. Read facts, send the train down a track and keep your run going
Is Truth Train free, and do I need an account?
Truth Train is free to play, and you do not need an account
How do I answer a fact?
Choose True for the left track or False for the right. Use a button, tap a track, or press Left, A or 1 for True and Right, D or 2 for False
How many facts and topics are there?
The game has 500 facts across 10 topics
How long do I have to answer?
Each fact has a 30-second timer. An Hourglass charge adds 10 seconds; the timer pauses when the tab is hidden or the pause menu is open
How many lives do I start with?
A run starts with 3 lives, one per wagon, with no cap. An unsaved mistake at 0 lives ends the run
What happens after a wrong answer or timeout?
Insurance is spent first and saves your life and streak. Otherwise, Lucky Clover has a 20% chance to save a life but resets your streak; if it fails, you lose a life and your streak resets
What does a skip do?
A Fork reveals the answer and explanation, takes the right track and keeps your streak without raising it. A skip does not lead to a perk choice
How is distance scored?
Correct answers earn meters based on difficulty and streak, with Turbo and Express able to add more. A surviving mistake adds distance based on difficulty, and Coal adds 300 m
How many perks are there?
There are 11 perks. At a perk switch, choose between 2 different perks
Do facts repeat during a run?
A fact does not repeat until the bank runs out. After that, the game selects from the least recently used facts
What if the server is unavailable?
The game still works with a local seed, but the run is unranked
Is there a leaderboard?
Yes. There are weekly and all-time rankings, and only server-verified runs appear
Can I play in another language?
Truth Train is available in 10 languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Turkish, Japanese and Indonesian
Can I stop a run early?
Yes. Choose End run in the pause menu to finish at your current distance