Politics & Roasts
Closest-number questions about politicians from both sides of the aisle, billionaires and celebrity meltdowns.
Questions rated PG–R: each night plays only the ones its rating allows.
Sneak peek
- Ted Cruz flew to Cancún while Texas froze without power in what year? Easy
- In 2021, Blue Origin flew William Shatner to space. How old was Captain Kirk? Answer in years old Medium
- In 2019, the Obamas bought a waterfront estate on Martha's Vineyard for how many million dollars? Answer in million dollars Hard
- In 2024, RFK Jr. admitted he'd dumped a dead bear cub in Central Park back in what year? 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 Politics & Roasts
Politics & Roasts is a Closest Wins pack with 186 questions covering celebrities, culture war, money and politics, rated PG–R (mixed — each night plays only the questions its rating allows). Closest-number questions about politicians from both sides of the aisle, billionaires and celebrity meltdowns.
The difficulty mix is 1% easy, 27% medium, 62% hard and 10% genius, so it suits seasoned quiz teams who want a real challenge.
It is one of the newer packs in the library — be the first table to take it on.
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Pop Culture →Play Politics & Roasts 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 the QR code (or type the game code at tipsyrounds.com) 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 Politics & Roasts 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 Politics & Roasts?
186 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.