Pick a Number
Pick a number between 1 and X — you won't know the question until after you choose. Then answer whatever gets revealed.
Pick a Number is a classic party game: one person chooses a number from a hidden list, and that number maps to a question they have to answer out loud. FateRound runs it online — upload your own numbered questions or use our built-in pool, rotate who picks each round, and reveal the question on every screen the moment they lock in their number.
Make it your own
Use our built-in content or upload your own — any theme works.
How it works
Start a lobby
Choose your question source and max picking rounds.
Friends join
Share the link. Everyone enters a display name.
Pick & answer
Each round one player picks a number — then answers the revealed question.
Game rules & how to play
Objective
- Each round one player picks a number from a hidden list (1 to N). That number reveals a question they must answer out loud.
- The picker does not know what any number means until after they choose.
Setup
- No participant list required — players join with a display name.
- Use built-in questions or upload your own numbered list when creating the room.
- Set how many picking turns you want — not limited by how many people join.
How a round works
- The designated picker sees numbers only — the question list stays hidden.
- They lock in a number and the question is revealed to everyone.
- They answer out loud; the host advances when ready.
Why play on FateRound
Mystery until you pick
The question list stays hidden — pickers only see numbers until they commit.
Your questions or ours
Upload a numbered CSV or use built-in party prompts.
Live results
Votes sync in real time. Reveal round-by-round or all at once.
No sign-up
Create a game and play in seconds — no account needed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many players do you need for Pick a Number?
- Pick a Number works with 2+ players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.
- Is Pick a Number free to play online?
- Yes. Pick a Number on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.
- Can I play Pick a Number on my phone?
- Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Pick a Number from their phone or desktop.
- How do trophies work in Pick a Number?
- Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.
- Can I use my own questions?
- Yes. Upload one question per row in our CSV format — row 1 is question #1, row 2 is #2, and so on. Or use the built-in question pool.
- How do you play Pick a Number?
- Each round you pick a number before you know what it means — then the hidden question tied to that number is revealed, and you answer it. It’s the suspense of not knowing whether you just signed up for an easy one or a spicy one that makes it fun.
More questions? Read the full FAQ