Guess the Year: When Did It Happen?
Guess the year of famous events. The closer your guess, the more points you score.
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When did it happen? Guess the year of famous events. Closer guesses score more points. It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.
Why it's helpful
- History made fun
- Points for close guesses
- Great for families and classrooms
Who it's for
History fans, students and families.
How to use it
- Drag the slider to your guess. Exact = 100 points; you lose points the further off you are.
💡 Pro tip: Anchor your guesses to events you know well, then adjust from there.
💻 Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are there?
25, picked at random each round.
