52 cards · solo or with a group
Which Came First?
Familiar things with surprising histories. Compare two events, choose the earlier one, and discover the story behind the answer.
How to play
Tap whichever came first to reveal the result and dates. No need to guess the year.
On your own, make a choice or simply reveal the answers. In a group, discuss the two options before tapping your choice. One shared device, any number of players.
There are no scores or timers. Skip a card or pause whenever you like. Cards are shuffled, with no repeats within a game. Progress is saved in this browser, separately for each language.
The illustrations are imaginative collages, not historical reconstructions. Dates and explanations are based on the sources listed on the back.
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