
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,244
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Snakesss
- 4–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game
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Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game is a board game released in 2019 for 2–99 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Grant Sanderson and Jordanna Sanderson.
Shot in the Dark is the ultimate quiz game. 400 bizarre questions and amazing answers on small lightweight cards. Ideal for playing with friends or family. Ever wondered: how many tins of paint it takes to paint the White House, how much vodka the average Russian drinks, or what proportion of European babies are conceived in an Ikea bed? If so, then this game is for you. Recommended ages:
Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game supports 2–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game are: Grant Sanderson and Jordanna Sanderson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Shot in the Dark: The Ultimate Unorthodox Quiz Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.