Timeline: General Interest

Timeline: General Interest

Card GameEducationalParty GameTrivia
Players
2-8
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
15 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
8+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.1 / 5
Year
2012

About the game

Timeline: General Interest is a quick, educational card game where players place historical event cards in chronological order to shed their hand first. Each card shows an event on both sides, with the date revealed only after placement, so a wrong guess sends the card out and a replacement card in. Covering discoveries, arts, inventions, monuments, sports, and more, it's a trivia game that sneaks in real learning. It combines with other Timeline sets for endless variety.

Hobbli's Notes

This is a fantastic light trivia filler that teaches real history almost by accident. The simple 'guess where it goes' mechanic keeps everyone engaged regardless of trivia expertise. It's an easy favorite for family game nights and a great way to spark historical conversations.

What we like

  • Quick to teach and play in 15 minutes.
  • Genuinely educational trivia content.
  • Scales well up to 8 players.
  • Combines with other Timeline sets for more variety.

Keep in mind

  • Limited strategic depth beyond guessing placement.
  • Repeated plays can lead to memorizing card dates.

Who it's for

Great for families and trivia fans aged 8 and up in groups of 2-8 who enjoy light, educational card games.

Mechanics

Hand ManagementOrdering

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