Terra

Guess world facts, place bets and win by being close, even when you are clueless.

Designer: Friedemann Friese
Published by: 999 Games
Editions by: Devir, Gém Klub Kft., Hobby Japan, MINDOK, Reflexshop, HUCH!, GoKids 玩樂小子, Competo / Marektoy, DV Games, Bard Centrum Gier, Bézier Games, Desyllas Games

How long is the Golden Gate Bridge? How many sculptures stand on Easter Island? You probably do not know, and Terra is fine with that, because here being close counts. It is a party game by Friedemann Friese, redesigned from his earlier Fauna but now about geography and general facts, with 300 topics on oversized cards in three categories. You place your guess on a map board, with a metric side and an imperial side, and then everyone places bets. If you have no clue, you can lean on a friend who does. The scoring is simpler than in Fauna, and a game takes about forty-five minutes for two to six.

300 geography topics on oversized cardsMetric and imperial map sidesBet on your own or others' guesses

Who it's for

You enjoy trivia that does not punish ignorance, and want a party game that sparks arguments about how tall a mountain is.

Not for you if…

You want a strategy game or you dislike guessing numbers. It is an estimation game with light bluffing.

Vibe's take

Chatty and fun, with no shame about not knowing. The betting turns a wild guess into a small bluff, and you learn odd facts along the way.