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 Pharsalus

48 BCE · Greece

Quick Facts

Year: 48 BCE
Location: Greece
Era: 🏺 Ancient Greece & Rome
Difficulty: hard

Historical artwork depicting the Battle of Battle of Pharsalus

Caesar's veteran legions faced Pompey's numerically superior army in the decisive battle of their civil war. Caesar placed a hidden fourth line of infantry to counter Pompey's cavalry, which routed after the unexpected attack. Pompey fled to Egypt where he was murdered. The victory made Caesar the undisputed master of the Roman Republic and set the stage for the fall of the Republic.

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Before Pharsalus, Caesar ordered his infantry to use their javelins to stab at the faces of Pompey's aristocratic young cavalry, knowing they would flinch to protect their looks. The tactic worked perfectly.