8 Daily History Games
History Is Weirder
Than You Think.
Eight daily puzzles. Guess the year, spot the fake, crack the code. One free game every day, seven premium games across the week. How well do you really know the past?
Mon — Sun Schedule
Seven premium games. One each day.
Each game hits different. A new premium challenge unlocks every day of the week. Midnight reset.
TimeLine
Guess the year
One event from history. Six chances to pinpoint the year. Each wrong guess narrows the range.
History Map
Where did it happen?
Pin historical events on the map. Test your knowledge of where history unfolded.
The Scene
What moment is this?
Study a vivid historical scene and identify the pivotal moment it captures.
Before or After
Which came first?
Two events. Which came first? Build your streak — one wrong answer ends it all.
Real or Fake
Did this really happen?
Some events really happened. Some are convincing fakes. Build your streak — one wrong guess ends it.
Chronology
Put these in order
Five events, scrambled. Arrange them chronologically. Three attempts — precision matters.
Missing Word
Complete the quote
Famous quotes and declarations — each with one crucial word removed. Can you finish it?
Why People Keep Coming Back
Eight ways to be wrong about history.
Every game finds a new way to make you confident, then prove you wrong. That's what makes it addictive. The surprise isn't the history. The surprise is how much you thought you knew.
The "NO WAY!"
Got it on clue one. Screamed.
The "So Close!"
Off by one year. Every time.
Where on Earth?
You were on the wrong continent.
The "Wait..."
The answer was right in front of you.
The "Wait, WHAT?!"
Everything you knew. Gone.
A Pope Did WHAT?!
Truth is weirder than fiction.
The Satisfying Snap
Five events. Perfect order. Chef's kiss.
The Facepalm
Misquoting this for years.
How It Works
Play in 60 seconds
Open the game
Visit any day. The game unlocks at midnight and stays open all day. No timer, no pressure.
Solve the puzzle
Each game has a unique twist — guess years, sort timelines, decode quotes. Make your moves count.
Share your score
Copy your spoiler-free result and share it. Compare with friends. Build your daily streak.
Daily Goals
How far will you go?
Set your ambition level. Play one game for a quick break, or complete them all because you can't stop.
Bronze
Play 3 games this week. You're hooked but pretending you're not.
Silver
Play 5 games. You've started texting your scores to people who didn't ask.
Gold
All 8 games. Every day. You're the person in the group chat who posts their streak at 12:01 AM.
Share Your Score
Brag without spoilers
Every game generates a spoiler-free result you can share. Your friends see how you did — but not the answers.
TimeLine #42
1776 | too high
1650 | too low
1720 | too high
1687 | correct!
4/6 guesses
Who Am I #82
Clue 1 | skipped
Clue 2 | skipped
Clue 3 | correct!
3/5 clues
FAQ
Common questions
Which game is free?
Who Am I is free every day, no signup required. The other seven premium games unlock with a subscription — one new game each day of the week.
When do new puzzles appear?
New puzzles unlock at midnight UTC every day. Each game runs for exactly 24 hours.
What do I get with Premium?
All 7 premium daily games (TimeLine, History Map, The Scene, Before or After, Real or Fake, Chronology, Missing Word), plus streak freezes and enhanced stats.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes! Today In History is available on the App Store with all 8 games built in. The web version works great on mobile browsers too.
How is this different from NYT Games?
Every puzzle is built from real historical events, figures, and quotes. You'll learn something wild every single day, even when you lose. Especially when you lose.
Can I share my results?
Every game has a share button that generates a spoiler-free result. Copy it to share on social media, text, or anywhere.
Ready to play?
Pick a game, solve the puzzle, share your score. It takes 60 seconds and you'll learn something new every day.