Shot in the Dark
The issue with some trivia games is that if one player is an expert on a subject and those questions come up, they may easily win. Shot in the Dark levels the playing field by asking specific questions such as "How much of a Greggs sausage roll is pork?" or "What was the world's most valuable sports team in 2018?"
Players must make an educated guess because the answers are so specific (in this case, 18% and the Dallas Cowboys) - the closest guess wins the point, and the team with the most points wins. In practice, it's more of a conversation starter, with players taking turns reading out interesting questions and then debating the surprising answer - similar to watching an episode of the comedy panel show QI. It comes in a small box, making it easy to transport to parties or the pub. One minor criticism is that some of the questions are true or false, which means that answering them is more like flipping a coin.
Pros:
- Engaging Gameplay
- 8-Bit Aesthetic
- Elegantly Simple
Cons:
- Basic Narrative
Amazon rating: 4.4/5.0
Number of Players: 2+
Age range: 12+
Duration: 1h42m
Price: $9.33
Buy now: amazon.com/dp/B09HFCMMPX
Website: https://shotinthedarkgame.co.uk/
