Space by the Numbers
Rockets, moon landings, and cosmic milestones for the closest guess to win.
Sneak peek
- In what year did Alan Shepard become the first American in space? Easy
- In what year did the Space Shuttle program fly its final mission? Medium
- How many Space Shuttle orbiters did NASA build to actually fly in space (not counting the test vehicle Enterprise)? Answer in orbiters Hard
- In what year did the Soviet probe Luna 3 capture the first images of the Moon's far side? 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 Space by the Numbers
Space by the Numbers is a Closest Wins pack with 49 questions covering space, rated PG (family friendly). Rockets, moon landings, and cosmic milestones for the closest guess to win.
The difficulty mix is 20% easy, 41% medium, 31% hard and 8% 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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Science & Nature →Play Space 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 Space 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 Space by the Numbers?
49 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.