How to Play Guess The Date

The Game

Every day, a new historical event is featured on Guess The Date. Your goal is to guess the exact date the event took place. The closer your guess, the higher your score.

How Scoring Works

You earn points based on how close your guess is to the actual date. A perfect guess earns you the maximum score. The further away your guess, the fewer points you receive.

  • Read the clues carefully before guessing
  • Use hints if you need extra help
  • Submit your answer using the date picker
  • See how your score compares on the leaderboard

Clues and Hints

Each puzzle comes with clues that provide context about the historical event. If you need more help, you can reveal additional hints — but using fewer hints earns you a better score.

Streaks and Achievements

Play every day to build up your streak. The longer your streak, the more bonus points you earn. Unlock achievements by reaching milestones like your first perfect score, a 7-day streak, or completing challenges.

Challenge Your Friends

Think you know your history better than your mates? Create a challenge and share the link. Both players play the same date, and the closest guess wins the challenge.

Previous Dates

Missed a day? Browse the archive of previous date puzzles and play any you've missed. Your scores still count towards your overall stats.