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Quiz

Closest Wins

Estimation questions where the team with the nearest number scores.

Time
15 min
Group
6–100 people
Format
Any
Energy
Lively
Budget
Free
Materials
A list of number questions with answers

How to run it

  1. 1
    Make teams.
  2. 2
    Ask a number question, such as the height of a famous tower in metres.
  3. 3
    Each team writes one number.
  4. 4
    The closest team scores a point.

Variations

  • Double points for the final question.
  • Allow one lifeline per team: ask the host higher or lower.

Host tips

Check your answers from a reliable source.
Round numbers make marking quick.