The trivia game where rare answers win

Most trivia has one right answer. Hopdown asks open questions like "Name a cheese" and accepts any answer that fits. Then it scores you by how rarely other players give that answer. Cheddar barely moves your bunny. Roquefort, Halloumi or Casu Marzu send it deep.

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How rarity scoring works

Every answer sits on a six-tier scale: extremely common, common, uncommon, rare, very rare and deep cut. The rarity comes from what real players answer, so it shifts as more people play. A correct deep cut is worth many times a common answer, and quick answers and streaks add a bonus on top.

Why it's fun

Everyone can score: there's no single answer to miss.
Experts shine: the deeper your knowledge, the deeper you dig.
Every answer teaches you something: after each question you see the common answers and the deep cuts nobody found.

Ways to play

Unlimited: nonstop questions with three lives, free.
Daily dig: the same seven questions for everyone, with a world leaderboard.
Multiplayer: the rarest answer wins each round, live.
Party mode: up to 100 players on one TV.

Example questions

Name a European capital (common: Paris, rare: Vaduz).
Name a dinosaur (common: T. rex, rare: Therizinosaurus).
Name a fruit (common: apple, rare: salak).
Name a Pixar movie (common: Toy Story, rare: Luca).

Frequently asked questions

What is a rare-answer trivia game?

It's a quiz where any correct answer counts, but less common answers score more, so players compete to think of things others won't.

Is Hopdown free?

Yes. Unlimited play, the daily dig, multiplayer and party mode are all free in your browser.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. Hopdown works on any modern phone, tablet or computer browser with no download.