Weird But True
Closest-number questions about strange laws, crooks and cons, word origins, myths and facts that sound fake.
Questions rated PG–PG-13: each night plays only the ones its rating allows.
Sneak peek
- In what year did the Tate-LaBianca murders, orchestrated by Charles Manson, take place? Easy
- Roughly how many spectators could Rome's Colosseum hold? Medium
- How many letter tiles come in a standard English-language Scrabble set? Answer in tiles Hard
- How many ridges (reeds) are on the edge of a US quarter? Answer in ridges 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 Weird But True
Weird But True is a Closest Wins pack with 201 questions covering true crime and weird, rated PG–PG-13 (mixed — each night plays only the questions its rating allows). Closest-number questions about strange laws, crooks and cons, word origins, myths and facts that sound fake.
The difficulty mix is 12% easy, 46% medium, 36% hard and 5% 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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Weird & Wonderful →Play Weird But True 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 Weird But True 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 Weird But True?
201 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.