How to Play Off by a Mile
A big-screen party game about educated guessing. Everyone answers a number question — closest to the truth wins the round, and the wildly wrong guess is, well, off by a mile.
Play Off by a Mile ▸What it is
Off by a Mile is a multiplayer estimation game for 3 to 12 players, designed to be run on a big screen — a TV or laptop everyone can see — while each player answers from their phone. Every question has a real, numeric answer ("how tall is that landmark in feet?", "how many of these are sold each year?"), and the fun is in the gap between confident guesses and reality. It's a natural crowd-pleaser for game nights, family gatherings, or any group that likes a little friendly arguing.
How to play
- One person (the host) opens Off by a Mile on the big screen.
- Players join from their phones with the room link or code — no app, no account.
- A question with a numeric answer appears for everyone to see.
- Each player secretly enters their best estimate.
- Guesses are revealed: the closest wins the round, the furthest is "off by a mile." Play several rounds; the top score takes it.
Tips for sharper guesses
- Bracket it. Ask yourself what's clearly too high and clearly too low, then aim for the middle.
- Think in orders of magnitude on "how many" questions — nail whether it's thousands, millions, or billions before you sweat the digits.
- Don't anchor on the first number that pops into your head; it's usually a random pull, not a real estimate.
- Embrace the banter. Half the game is defending a guess you already know is ridiculous.
FAQ
How many players?
3 to 12, so it scales from a small group to a full room.
Do I need a TV?
It's best on a shared big screen, but it runs in any browser if you'd rather pass a laptop around.
Do players need an app or account?
No — everyone joins from their phone's browser with a link.
Is it free?
Yes, free to play.