Guess the Year
A free history timeline game. Guess the year of each event and place it in the right spot on a timeline that runs from ancient times to today. Get 8 right in a row to win and earn a place on the Wall of Fame.
Guess the year
Guess the year of each event and place it on the timeline (BC → today). The year is revealed after you place it. Get 8 right to win!
You get two random history cards as your starting timeline. Then a new card appears showing only an event — guess the year and drag it (or tap a slot) to the right place on the timeline. The year is revealed after you place it. One mistake or running out of time ends the game. You have 45s per card.
Wall of Fame
Top 10 timeline champions
A history game for everyone
Guess the Year is a fast, addictive timeline puzzle that tests how well you know history. Each round gives you a historical event with the year hidden. You guess where it belongs and drop it onto the timeline. Get it right and keep going; get it wrong and the run ends. It is a fun way to learn the order of world events — from the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Roman Empire to the Moon landing and the smartphone era.
500 unique history cards
Every game draws from a pool of 500 hand-picked historical events spanning ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the age of exploration, the Industrial Revolution, both World Wars and the modern digital age. With so many cards, no two runs are ever the same, and there is always a new era to master.
How to win the Wall of Fame
Finish all 8 cards correctly and your total time is recorded. Finish fast enough and you make the top-10 Wall of Fame, where you can leave your name for the world to see. The leaderboard ranks players by time, then alphabetically, so the fastest historians rise to the top.
Why people love Guess the Year
- Quick rounds — a full game takes just a couple of minutes.
- Learn as you play — every card reveals the year and the event after you place it.
- 500 cards across all of human history keep it fresh.
- Compete for the fastest time on the global Wall of Fame.
- Works on desktop and mobile (turn your phone sideways for the best view).
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Guess the Year?
You start with two random history cards already on the timeline. A new card shows an event with its year hidden — guess where it belongs and drag it (or tap a slot) into the right place. The year is revealed after you place it. Get 8 right in a row to win.
What happens if I place a card wrong?
One wrong placement ends the game. You go straight to the summary screen, which shows how many you got right and your total time.
How many history cards are there?
The game draws from a pool of 500 unique historical events, from the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the present day, so every run is different.
Can I compete with other players?
Yes. If you finish all 8 cards with one of the 10 fastest times, you earn a spot on the Wall of Fame and can enter your name.
Is Guess the Year free to play?
Yes — it is completely free, works in your browser, and is mobile friendly. On a phone, turn it sideways to landscape for the best experience.