More History by the Year
Fifty-five more pivotal years, from ancient empires to modern headlines, for the closest-guess crowd.
Sneak peek
- In what year did the Suez Canal officially open to shipping? Easy
- In what year was the Treaty of Paris signed, formally ending the American Revolutionary War? Medium
- In what year did Viking raiders sack the monastery at Lindisfarne, traditionally marking the start of the Viking Age? Hard
- In what year did the Peasants' Revolt break out in England? 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 More History by the Year
More History by the Year is a Closest Wins pack with 55 questions covering history, rated PG (family friendly). Fifty-five more pivotal years, from ancient empires to modern headlines, for the closest-guess crowd.
The difficulty mix is 35% easy, 31% medium, 24% hard and 11% 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 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 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 More History by the Year?
55 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.