DateGuess: Guess the Year — A Daily History Game
A Wordle-style daily history game: one real moment from history every day. Read the clues, type the year, and see how close you get. No account, no download — just today's puzzle.
- Clue 1
Booksellers order more copies than the first print run of 1,250 at a trade sale two days before publication.
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How to play DateGuess
Read the clues.
Each puzzle describes one real historical event, revealed one clue at a time.
Guess the year.
You get 5 tries. Feedback helps you narrow down the year; Close! means you are within 3 years.
Come back tomorrow.
One new puzzle every day — the same puzzle for everyone, so you can compare scores with friends.
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FAQ
Is DateGuess free?
Yes — every puzzle is free, no account needed.
How often is there a new puzzle?
One new puzzle every day at midnight UTC.
How many guesses do I get?
5. Wrong guesses normally show how many years earlier or later to try. Within 3 years, you see Close! instead.
Can I play past puzzles?
The free archive lets you read past clues, answers and historical backgrounds. Past puzzles cannot be replayed.
What does "date guess" mean?
You're guessing the year a historical event took place — not a calendar date and not a romantic date.