Even More History by the Year
From ancient calendars to Cold War treaties, guess the year and win the round.
Sneak peek
- In what year did Abraham Lincoln take office as US president? Easy
- In what year was the Maastricht Treaty signed, formally establishing the European Union? Medium
- In what year did Commodore Matthew Perry's 'Black Ships' first sail into Tokyo Bay to press Japan to open to trade? Hard
- In what year did Vasco Núñez de Balboa become the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean from the Americas? Genius
Answers stay hidden — no spoilers for your crew.
Difficulty mix
How to play
- The host reads a question with a number answer.
- Type your best guess on your phone and lock it in — "1,250", "3.5" or "2k" all work.
- Closest guess scores the most, 2nd and 3rd score too. Nail it exactly for a bonus!
- Price is Right rule (if the host turns it on): go over and you score nothing.
- Team vote: everyone on the team guesses; the team plays the middle (median) guess.
About Even More History by the Year
Even More History by the Year is a Closest Wins pack with 51 questions covering history, rated PG (family friendly). From ancient calendars to Cold War treaties, guess the year and win the round.
The difficulty mix is 33% easy, 37% medium, 24% hard and 6% genius, so it suits a regular bar trivia crowd.
It is one of the newer packs in the library — be the first table to take it on.
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History →Play Even More History by the Year in three steps
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1Open a game night
Pick a pack on your phone — a QR code appears.
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2Everyone scans
Friends scan with their camera and pick a name. No app, no sign-up.
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3Play & keep score
Questions pop up on every phone; scores update live.
FAQ
How do I play Even More History by the Year at a bar or party?
Tap “Play this pack”, then put the QR code where everyone can see it (on your phone, a printout or a TV). Players scan it with their phone camera and answer on their own phones — no app, no sign-up. TipsyRounds runs the timer, reveals the answers and keeps score.
How many questions are in Even More History by the Year?
51 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.