What is The Chronology Game?

The Chronology Game is a free online history trivia game where you place historical events on a timeline in the correct chronological order. You get 3 lives and try to build the longest timeline possible.

How do I play The Chronology Game?

Drag and drop event cards onto the timeline in the correct position. Place events before or after existing events based on when they occurred in history. Get it wrong and lose a life. Get it right and keep building your timeline!

Is The Chronology Game free to play?

Yes! The Chronology Game is completely free to play with no downloads required. Just open the website and start playing instantly.

Can I play The Chronology Game on my phone?

Yes, The Chronology Game works on all devices including phones, tablets, and desktop computers. It's a Progressive Web App (PWA) so you can even install it to your home screen.

Is The Chronology Game similar to the Timeline board game?

Yes! The Chronology Game is inspired by popular timeline card games. If you enjoy games like Timeline, Chronology, or Anno Domini, you'll love this free online version.

What categories of historical events are included?

The game includes events from world history, science, inventions, pop culture, sports, and more. New events are regularly added to keep the game fresh and challenging.

How many lives do I get?

You start with 3 lives. Each time you place an event in the wrong position on the timeline, you lose a life. The game ends when all lives are lost.

Is there a leaderboard?

Currently the game tracks your personal best score locally. Share your high scores with friends and challenge them to beat your timeline!

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required. Just visit the website and start playing immediately. Your high scores are saved in your browser.

Who created The Chronology Game?

The Chronology Game was created as a free educational tool to help people learn history in a fun, interactive way.

Terms of Use | The Chronology Game

Last updated: January 2026

These terms govern your use of The Chronology Game, a free online history timeline game.

The short version

The Chronology Game is free to play. Use it for fun, learning, or to settle arguments about whether the printing press came before Columbus. Do not use it to build something that competes directly with us or to scrape our event database.

Using the game

You may play The Chronology Game for personal, educational, or entertainment purposes. No account is required. The game is provided as-is, free of charge.

Content accuracy

We try to ensure historical dates are accurate, but history is complicated. Some events span multiple years, some dates are disputed by historians, and some are approximations. If you spot an error, let us know. Do not rely on this game for academic research or exam answers.

What you cannot do

Scrape, copy, or republish our event database
Use automated tools to extract game content
Create derivative products that replicate the core game
Attempt to interfere with the game or its infrastructure
Use the game for any illegal purpose

Intellectual property

The Chronology Game, including its design, code, and curated event database, is our intellectual property. Historical facts themselves are not copyrightable, but our specific selection, presentation, and curation of events is.

No warranty

The game is provided as-is without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uptime, accuracy, or that the game will work on every device and browser combination. It is a free game on the internet. Adjust expectations accordingly.

Limitation of liability

We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the game. This includes but is not limited to: losing a bet about when the telephone was invented, arguments with friends, or disappointment when you learn the pyramids are older than you thought.

Changes

We may update these terms occasionally. Continued use of the game after changes means you accept the new terms. We will update the date at the top when changes occur.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Open an issue on our GitHub repository.