Guessing
Ballpark
how many penguins to lift a minivan?
An absurd question, a secret number. There’s no right answer: the room’s answer is the middle of everyone’s guesses. The farthest pleads their case!
- 3–10 players · best with 4+
- about 10 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
The TV asks an absurd question with a number for an answer. Everyone types theirs in secret on their phone.
There's no right answer: the room's answer is the middle of everyone's guesses. The three closest score 3, 2 and 1.
With 4 or more players, the farthest defends their number out loud. If the room is convinced, it's 2 points.
the bragging rights
How to win
- The three closest to the room's answer score 3, 2 and 1.
- The farthest scores 2 points if their defence convinces the room.
- Most points after 8 questions wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
The TV asks an absurd question with a number for an answer. Everyone types theirs in secret on their phone.
1 / 4
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The play
There's no right answer: the room's answer is the middle of everyone's guesses. The three closest score 3, 2 and 1.
2 / 4
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The reveal
With 4 or more players, the farthest defends their number out loud. If the room is convinced, it's 2 points.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. The farthest scores 2 points if their defence convinces the room.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The question, then everyone's numbers on a line and the room's answer.
On your phone
A box to type your number, then your vote when someone pleads their case.
Ballpark: questions
How many people can play Ballpark?
3 to 10 players, best with 4 or more. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Ballpark free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. The host picks the tone in the lobby: Family keeps every prompt friendly, Adults makes them spicier.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 10 min.
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