Early
Early is a free history guessing game where you enter one year for seven real events per trip, earning points based on accuracy as a pixel traveller moves through five themed worlds; the daily set refreshes each local midnight.
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Early is a browser history game that asks you to guess the year for seven real historical moments per trip. Each correct or close answer moves a small pixel traveller along a continuous road through five distinct scenery worlds, and each trip records points, streaks and exact-year counts for later review.
There are 300 moments across topics like movies, games and science, and you can choose the seven-question daily journey or play Unlimited roam for extra moments. Each guess has a 25 second limit and a single submission; points convert accuracy into distance and scenery progress, with separate saves in your browser.
The interface shows the guessed year, the true year, a short story and a link to the source for each moment. Exact answers score highest; older events have wider error windows. You can copy and share a completed journey, skip animations, view your time log and replay or inspect earlier moments from the trip.
How to play Early
- How to play Early: Read the moment and its short clue to identify the historical event.
- Trust your instincts and enter a year between AD 1 and 2026; you have 25 seconds and one guess, then press Enter or tap Go.
- See the reveal: your guessed year, the true year and a brief fact, watch the traveller react, then continue to the next moment or finish the trip.
Tips for Early
- Prioritize rough era knowledge for older events because error windows are wider and close-but-not-exact answers often score as well as near-misses on ancient moments.
- Use the 25-second timer to make a single considered guess rather than rushing; a submitted guess always earns at least base points unless time runs out.
- Play topic-specific trips (Movies, Video Games, Science & Tech) to exploit subject strengths and build streak bonuses faster in Unlimited mode.
Early FAQ
What is Early?
Early is a daily and unlimited browser game where you guess the year of seven real historical moments and earn points that move a pixel traveller along a continuous road; each reveal shows the correct year and a short fact with a source link.
Is Early free to play?
Yes, Early is free to play with both the seven-question daily journey and the Unlimited roam available without payment or account creation; the site explicitly states No sign-up and Free for both modes.
How many guesses do I get per moment?
You get one guess per moment and 25 seconds to submit it; enter a year from AD 1 to 2026 and press Enter or tap Go, and an unanswered timeout yields zero points for that moment.
When does the daily puzzle change?
The daily set changes at your local midnight and uses your local date; a trip you already started keeps the original questions while a fresh set appears after midnight for new players.
Can I play past puzzles or review earlier moments?
Yes, you can review earlier moments from your trip using the time log and tap any point to reopen that moment; the site also offers a 'Show earlier moments' option for browsing completed questions.
Is there an option to skip the reveal animation?
Yes, you can skip the animation either by pressing Space during the performance or by using the on-screen 'Skip animation' button, and you will still receive the same answer and points.
How is the score calculated?
Scores depend on accuracy: an exact year yields 100 points, very close earns 85, right era 60, roughly there 30, further away 10, and no answer 0, with older events using wider error windows and Unlimited mode adding streak bonuses shown on each reveal.
Can I share my results?
Yes, completed journeys can be copied and shared using the Copy journey feature shown at the end of a trip, allowing you to share your final destination, score and time log with others.
