Cars by the Numbers
Engines, racetracks and automotive history for gearheads who guess closest.
Sneak peek
- How many characters are in a standard US Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)? Answer in characters Easy
- In what year did New York become the first US state to enact a mandatory seat belt law? Medium
- In what year was the original Tesla Roadster first unveiled? Hard
- What was the base price of the original 1964½ Ford Mustang hardtop, in US dollars? Answer in $ Genius
Answers stay hidden — no spoilers for your crew.
Difficulty mix
How to play
- The host reads a question with a number answer.
- Type your best guess on your phone and lock it in — "1,250", "3.5" or "2k" all work.
- Closest guess scores the most, 2nd and 3rd score too. Nail it exactly for a bonus!
- Price is Right rule (if the host turns it on): go over and you score nothing.
- Team vote: everyone on the team guesses; the team plays the middle (median) guess.
About Cars by the Numbers
Cars by the Numbers is a Closest Wins pack with 44 questions covering cars, rated PG (family friendly). Engines, racetracks and automotive history for gearheads who guess closest.
The difficulty mix is 25% easy, 39% medium, 25% hard and 11% genius, so it suits a regular bar trivia crowd.
It is one of the newer packs in the library — be the first table to take it on.
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Cars & Motorsports →Play Cars by the Numbers in three steps
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1Open a game night
Pick a pack on your phone — a QR code appears.
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2Everyone scans
Friends scan with their camera and pick a name. No app, no sign-up.
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3Play & keep score
Questions pop up on every phone; scores update live.
FAQ
How do I play Cars by the Numbers at a bar or party?
Tap “Play this pack”, then put the QR code where everyone can see it (on your phone, a printout or a TV). Players scan it with their phone camera and answer on their own phones — no app, no sign-up. TipsyRounds runs the timer, reveals the answers and keeps score.
How many questions are in Cars by the Numbers?
44 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.