BalakonaClosest Guess: a number guessing game with friends
2 to 16 players · Free · No download · Human players
Submit a secret numerical estimate. When everyone submits or time runs out, compare your distance from the answer. Pick or mix six categories, choose a difficulty, and play local and general knowledge. Arabic and Western digits are accepted.
Play Closest Guess nowHow to play
Estimate the correct number. The closest guess earns one point
- Choose one category or mix several, and set the difficulty. Questions mix your culture with general knowledge
- Enter a number in the requested unit; Arabic and Western digits and up to 3 decimals are accepted
- Your estimate is secret and locks when submitted
- Once everyone answers or time expires, estimates and the answer’s source are revealed
- The closest earns one point; equally close players each earn one point
- Fresh questions appear first; once exhausted, older questions return so you can keep playing
- For questions asking a year, enter the CE year only
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Questions
Where can I play Closest Guess online for free?
On Balakona (balakona.games). Closest Guess is free, needs no download, and runs in any phone or desktop browser.
How many players does Closest Guess need?
2 to 16 players. This game needs human players; bots cannot fill the seats.
How do I play Closest Guess with friends?
Open balakona.games, sign in with Google, start a room and pick Closest Guess, then share the room code or link. Everyone joins from their own phone.
Does Closest Guess on Balakona work on mobile?
Yes. It works in the phone browser, and you can add Balakona to your home screen like an app.
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