In short: in the name-the-rarest-thing game you answer “Name a…” prompts with a correct thing few people would think of. Rarest Answer plays it free online and shows exactly how rare your answer was among all players.
One prompt, common to rare
| Answer | Share of players | Points |
|---|---|---|
| cherry · Common | 19.9% | 23 |
| peach · Common | 10.8% | 32 |
| plum · Common | 7.2% | 38 |
| apricot plum · Rare | 0.14% | 95 |
| flatwoods plum · Rare | 0.15% | 94 |
| canada plum · Rare | 0.15% | 94 |
Example prompts
| Prompt | The answer everyone gives | Where rare answers hide |
|---|---|---|
| Name a country in Africa | Egypt, South Africa | Small island and inland states |
| Name a board game | Monopoly, Scrabble | Older and regional games |
| Name a red food that is not a fruit | Tomato, red pepper | Dishes and spices from other cuisines |
| Name a bird that can't fly | Penguin, ostrich | Island species |
Common answers are the top picks in the answer bank; the live game shows exact percentages after each question.
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