What's That Thing Called?What's That Thing Called?
Tittles, punts and philtrums: the secret names for things you see every single day.
Sneak peek
- What is the dangly bit of tissue hanging at the back of your throat called? Epiglottis · Frenulum · Tonsil · Uvula Easy
- In dice games, what is the nickname for rolling double sixes? Boxcars · Little Joe · Snake eyes · Yo-leven Medium
- A misheard song lyric, like 'hold me closer, Tony Danza', is called a what? Eggcorn · Malapropism · Mondegreen · Spoonerism Hard
- Italians call the @ symbol 'chiocciola'. What does that word mean? Elephant's trunk · Little duck · Monkey's tail · Snail Genius
Answers stay hidden — no spoilers for your crew.
Difficulty mix
How to play
- Listen to the host read the question.
- Tap (or type) your answer before time runs out — no take-backs!
- Right answers score points; faster answers score bonus points when speed bonus is on.
- Team vote: huddle on your phones, majority rules, captain breaks ties.
About What's That Thing Called?
What's That Thing Called? is a general knowledge trivia pack with 80 questions covering body, names for things, typography and words, rated PG (family friendly). Tittles, punts and philtrums: the secret names for things you see every single day.
The difficulty mix is 20% easy, 40% medium, 30% hard and 10% genius, so it suits a regular bar trivia crowd. You get 58 multiple choice, 12 true or false and 10 type-in questions. That is enough for 8 rounds of 10, and no-repeat tracking keeps them fresh for your regulars.
It is one of the newer packs in the library — be the first table to take it on.
Play it as part of a themed night
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General Knowledge →Play What's That Thing Called? 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 What's That Thing Called? 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; teams can share one phone.
How many questions are in What's That Thing Called??
80 questions. Most bar trivia rounds use 10 questions, so pick how many to play in the builder — the rest stay fresh for next time.
Can I see the answers before the game?
Answers are hidden on this page so nobody can study up. During the game the host phone shows each answer when it is revealed.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.