Literature by the Numbers
Publication years, page counts and famous fictional numbers for the bar's closest bookworms.
Sneak peek
- In what year was J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye first published? Easy
- In what year was Herman Melville's Moby-Dick first published? Medium
- In what year did Ernest Hemingway win the Nobel Prize in Literature? Hard
- In what year was the complete edition of Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina first published in book form? 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 Literature by the Numbers
Literature by the Numbers is a Closest Wins pack with 52 questions covering literature, rated PG (family friendly). Publication years, page counts and famous fictional numbers for the bar's closest bookworms.
The difficulty mix is 31% easy, 37% medium, 23% hard and 10% 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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Books & Words →Play Literature 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 Literature 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 Literature by the Numbers?
52 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.