How to play Think Rarer
Think Rarer is a trivia game where the obvious answer is the weakest one. Each question asks you to name something (a cheese, a dog breed, an NBA team) and you score by how few other people would have said the same thing.
A round
- 7 questions, 20 seconds each. You can switch to 30 seconds or no timer before you start.
- One answer counts per question. If your answer isn’t valid, you can try again until time runs out.
- After each question you see your score, how many valid answers there are, and the 5 most common ones.
- At the end you get a result card to copy and share: one square per question, plus your total out of 700.
Scoring
Every question has a full list of valid answers. The most common answer is worth 10 points and the rarest are worth 100, on a log scale so the middle of the list is spread out instead of bunched together. Until enough people have played, “common” is estimated from how often each answer’s English Wikipedia article is read.
- 🟪 Ultra rare
- 🟧 Rare
- 🟨 Uncommon
- ⬜ Common
- ⬛ No answer
What counts
Your answer has to be on the question’s list: random rare words don’t score. Capital letters, accents, “the” and small typos are ignored, and common alternative names are accepted (“Lab” for Labrador Retriever, “USA” for the United States). Very short answers have to be spelled exactly, so one name isn’t mistaken for another.
Tips for thinking rarer
- Skip the first two answers that come to mind. Everyone else thought of them too.
- Go regional: a cheese from one valley, a city in a country you’ve visited, a team from a smaller league.
- Use what you know well. A hobby, a hometown or a favourite band beats a famous name every time.
- Don’t overthink it. A safe answer still beats running out of time.
Modes
Daily is the same 7 questions for everyone, refreshed at 00:00 UTC. Unlimited draws a new random set every round. Category mode keeps you in one topic, such as movies or geography.
FAQ
How does scoring work?
Each question has a list of every valid answer. Common answers score 10 points; answers almost nobody thinks of score up to 100. A round is 7 questions, so the best possible score is 700.
How do you know which answers are rare?
For now, by how often each answer's English Wikipedia article is read over a year — popular things come to mind first. As more people play, scores will also use what players actually answer.
What counts as a valid answer?
Anything on the question's answer list, which is built from Wikidata. Capitals, accents and small typos don't matter, and common alternative names work. Made-up or off-topic answers don't count, but you can try again until the timer runs out.
Can I play more than once a day?
Yes. Unlimited mode gives you a fresh set of 7 questions every round, as many rounds as you like. The Daily is the same 7 questions for everyone and changes at 00:00 UTC.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. Your settings and daily score stay in your browser.
Is Think Rarer the same as Krillion?
No. Think Rarer is an independent game with its own questions and answer data. If you enjoy Krillion or other rare-answer games you'll feel at home here, but Think Rarer is not affiliated with them.