BattleGuess is a free online history trivia game where players identify famous historical battles from images. It covers battles from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia through to the World Wars, with 5 different game modes including classic, year, campaign, daily challenge, and multiplayer challenges.

How do you play BattleGuess?

You are shown an image of a historical battle and must guess which battle it depicts. You can use hints (at a point cost) to help identify the battle. Choose from 5 game modes: Classic (identify the battle from an image), Year (guess the year), Campaign (progressive missions), Daily (new challenge every day), and Challenge (compete with friends).

Is BattleGuess free to play?

Yes, BattleGuess is completely free to play. No account or download is required — just visit battleguess.app and start playing in your browser on any device.

What historical periods does BattleGuess cover?

BattleGuess covers battles from 8 historical eras: Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, Ottoman and Islamic Empires, East Asia, Colonial and Napoleonic Era, American Wars, and World Wars. Each era has multiple battles at easy, medium, and hard difficulty levels.

What game modes are available in BattleGuess?

BattleGuess offers 5 game modes: Classic (identify the battle from an image), Year (guess when the battle took place), Campaign (complete themed missions), Daily Challenge (new battle every day), and Challenge (create shareable challenges for friends).

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Battle of Myeongnyang

1597 CE · Myeongnyang Strait, Korea

Quick Facts

Year: 1597 CE
Location: Myeongnyang Strait, Korea
Era: ⛩️ East Asia
Difficulty: medium

Historical artwork depicting the Battle of Battle of Myeongnyang

In one of history's most remarkable naval victories, Admiral Yi Sun-sin faced a Japanese fleet of over 130 warships with only 13 ships of his own. By positioning his fleet in the narrow Myeongnyang Strait, where powerful currents neutralized the Japanese numerical advantage, Yi destroyed 31 Japanese ships without losing a single vessel. The victory is celebrated as one of the greatest military achievements in Korean history.

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Admiral Yi Sun-sin's 13 ships at Myeongnyang destroyed 31 Japanese warships without losing a single vessel, a ratio of victory almost unmatched in the history of naval warfare.