What Came First?
Guess which event happened earlier.Guess which event happened earlier in history. Two moments. One correct timeline.
Moon Landing
1969
Fall of the Berlin Wall
1989
Daily history challenge
A free daily history quiz game
What Came First? is a browser-based timeline game about real historical events. Each round shows two moments and asks one simple question: which happened first? Make your choice, reveal both years, and see how well you know the order of history.
How to play
- 01
Compare two events
See two real moments from history, technology, cinema, sports, or pop culture.
- 02
Choose what came first
Use the visible year as your clue, then pick the event you think happened earlier.
- 03
Reveal the timeline
Check the years, build your score, and sharpen your sense of when history happened.
Daily or Classic
Daily challenge
Play the same challenge as everyone else, return tomorrow for a new set, and build your daily streak.
Play today →Classic mode
Choose a category and difficulty, then compare historical events whenever you want more rounds.
Play Classic →Frequently asked questions
- Is What Came First free?
- Yes. The Daily challenge and Classic mode are free to play.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. The game runs directly in your browser on mobile and desktop.
- Can I play more than once?
- The Daily challenge refreshes each day. Classic mode lets you keep playing anytime.