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 Hastings

1066 CE · England

Quick Facts

Year: 1066 CE
Location: England
Era: 🏰 Medieval Europe
Difficulty: easy

Historical artwork depicting the Battle of Battle of Hastings

On October 14, 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II's Saxon army, changing English history forever. Harold was killed, allegedly by an arrow to the eye, and William became the first Norman King of England. The battle introduced feudalism to England and profoundly influenced the English language, culture, and aristocracy for centuries to come.

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The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Battle of Hastings, is actually an embroidery, not a tapestry. It stretches 230 feet long and was likely commissioned by Bishop Odo, William's half-brother.