Mythology by the Numbers
From the Twelve Labors to the Nine Worlds, guess the numbers behind the world's oldest stories.
Sneak peek
- According to the Ramayana, how many heads did the demon king Ravana have? Easy
- How many primary chakras are described in traditional Hindu yogic philosophy? Medium
- In Japanese Shinto tradition, how many Imperial Regalia (sacred treasures) are there? Hard
- In Egyptian mythology, how many assessors are traditionally said to sit in judgment in the Hall of Ma'at when a heart is weighed? 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 Mythology by the Numbers
Mythology by the Numbers is a Closest Wins pack with 47 questions covering mythology, rated PG (family friendly). From the Twelve Labors to the Nine Worlds, guess the numbers behind the world's oldest stories.
The difficulty mix is 45% easy, 28% medium, 23% hard and 4% 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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Myths & Legends →Play Mythology 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 Mythology 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 Mythology by the Numbers?
47 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.