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title: "Buffalo Games - Chronology - The Game Where You Make History - Historical Timeline Trivia for 2+ Players, Ages 14+"
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# Build timeline of 10 cards to win 858 unique historical events 2-8 players, perfect for social game nights Buffalo Games - Chronology - The Game Where You Make History - Historical Timeline Trivia for 2+ Players, Ages 14+

**Brand:** buffalo games
**Price:** R1034
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕰️ Make history your game night legend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Buffalo Games - Chronology - The Game Where You Make History - Historical Timeline Trivia for 2+ Players, Ages 14+ by buffalo games
- **How much does it cost?** R1034 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/15663174-buffalo-games-chronology-the-game-where-you-make-history-historical)

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- buffalo games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Fast-Paced Fun:** Simple setup and quick gameplay mean you’re diving into history trivia in minutes—no all-night commitment needed.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Compact, large-font cards with double-sided events make it easy to play anywhere, anytime—history on the go.
- • **Social & Educational:** Ideal for 2 to 8 players, this game sparks lively conversations and friendly competition at any gathering.
- • **Epic Historical Challenge:** Master 2,000+ years of history with 858 true events that keep every round fresh and brainy.
- • **Personalized Timeline Strategy:** Craft your own evolving timeline, making every guess a unique test of your historical intuition.

## Overview

Buffalo Games' Chronology is a dynamic historical timeline trivia game featuring 429 double-sided cards with 858 unique events spanning 2,000 years. Designed for 2 to 8 players aged 14+, it combines quick setup with deep educational value, challenging players to build personal timelines and outsmart opponents. Compact and travel-friendly, it’s perfect for history buffs and social gatherings alike.

## Description

Product Description Think you know which came first – the invention of mayonnaise or decaffeinated coffee? Lincoln’s Gettysburg address or John Deere’s first plow? Test your knowledge with Chronology by Buffalo Games – the game of all time! In Chronology, each player builds his or her own timeline of cards. On your turn, someone will read you a historical event from a card. You decide where that event falls in your timeline. If you are right, you keep the card and your timeline grows. The first player to build a timeline of 10 cards wins! Recommended for 2 to 8 players, ages 14+. Contents include 429 double-sided cards with 858 events. From the Manufacturer Chronology: The Game of All Time. Build your own timeline using 858 events. When was the bikini introduced? Before or after the Gettysburg Address? Before or after man lands on the moon? The first person to assemble a timeline of ten cards wins - and now you're playing Chronology.

Review: Enjoyable - This is a great game and was as expected. It is a good family night game but not a long strategy game and super easy to play so its accessible and does not require an all night commitment if that is an issue. I was worried my young adult son wouldnt like it or not do well but he liked it and won one game. The idea is very simple, you are given an event in history but that might be cultural too like what year did salsa become the biggest selling condiment or when was bubble wrap invented, and you dont have to really know the exact year but where it falls on your timeline which is always changing. This works then for younger people who will not know when JR got shot lol but often you have a sense of when something was and can guess the range although also you can be laughably 100 years off and so it does spark laughter and conversations about history too. I guess at some point you go through all the cards but honestly no one is going to remember all the dates and its really your random timeline that makes some more difficult than others so I dont see an issue reusing them. this will be a regular in our rotation.
Review: Chronology game versus Timeline game(s) - I was introduced to the Timeline game(s) by a friend and found it to be a lot of fun (in a geeky way). I even had different versions of the game in my desertcart wishlist for several months, but then I found this game! Chronology had a lot more cards so I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I bought this one (which is actually a game created long before the Timeline games). First off, the game play is a bit different between the two games. In Timeline, everyone has cards that they try to correctly place on one large timeline until one player runs out of cards and wins (and has to grab new cards for wrong guesses). In Chronology, someone else reads you a card's topic and then you guess where it goes on your personal timeline, with the first player reaching 10 cards in their timeline winning (if you guess wrong other players take turns to guess and add it to their own timeline). Both games could easily be played in either style, but it is a little harder to have a personal card pile in Chronology because the dates are printed in large numbers at the bottom of the description (so you would have to carefully pull a card only partially out of the box or cover it with something), while the dates and description are on opposite sides of the card in the Timeline game (so a simple flip). However, the reason Chronology does this is because each side of the card has a different event (they suggest you decide at the beginning for everyone to use the blue or yellow side), which means even more playability! The next main difference is in style. The Timeline cards are small, which can make it hard for some people to see while creating the large group timeline. The Chronology cards are almost a normal deck size and printed with good sized font and have a simple and uncluttered design with no artwork. I really like (and miss) the artwork that makes Timeline games so fun, but having larger Chronology cards is nice too. This is really all personal preference. (And the Chronology game is still very travel-friendly in size, great for packing in a bag/backpack or suitcase for trips). I haven't played too much yet with Chronology, but the variety of events/topics seems good. I definitely think it is the better bargain because of how many cards there are (and with a different event on each side!), while Timeline can get expensive if you want all the different subject/theme packs. Of course, this means that Chronology is more mixed, which might be bad if you only wanted a certain subject/theme, but I see the larger variety in one as a definite plus. So in conclusion, I definitely recommend this game and encourage you to try it out yourself! :0) PS: For those interested in solo/solitaire play, Timeline is easier because the dates are on a different side, but it is still possible with Chronology with the before mentioned careful pulling out of a card from the box or using something to cover the date.

## Features

- HISTORICAL TIMELINE CHALLENGE: Engage in this fun and educational party game where your goal is to build a timeline of historical events; perfect for history buffs and educational trivia enthusiasts.
- QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Simple rules mean you'll be playing in minutes; however, with 800 unique true events, even seasoned history lovers will find themselves using their brain power to secure points. The first player to build a timeline of 10 cards wins!
- UPDATED CONTENT: Includes brand new cards, spanning 2,000 years of history, now through 2024. On your turn, someone will read you a historical event from a card. You decide where that event falls in your timeline. If you are right, you keep the card, and your timeline grows.
- DIVERSE GAMEPLAY OPTIONS: Suitable for 2 to 8 players; ideal for small gatherings or as a trivia party game for adults, seamlessly fitting into any game night or family event.
- EDUCATIONAL AND FUN: Combines learning with entertainment, helping players enhance their historical knowledge while providing hours of competitive fun; suitable for ages 14+.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007MHIYFM |
| Age Range Description | Baby,Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,562 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #196 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Buffalo Games |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,664 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | To improve players' knowledge of history and their ability to place events in chronological order |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00079346001590 |
| Included Components | Game, Game Pieces |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 2 x 8 x 10.63 inches |
| Item Part Number | 079346001590 |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Buffalo Games |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 159 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 90 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Model Number | 159 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 6 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | 20th Anniversary Edition |
| Size | Standard |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | History |
| UPC | 079346001590 073839067612 885235561577 772223666324 848296035326 |
| Unit Count | 429 Count |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: When was this made and what year is the most recent event in this game?**
A: The game was made in 1996, and I would guess the most recent event to be as recent as 1994, but it may not be as recent as the 90s

**Q: What is the time span of history in chronology?**
A: So far the span of history cards have ranged from like 38ad to present. Have not completed all of the cards yet though.

**Q: Are the cards at all inappropriate for elementary aged children?**
A: None of the cards are inappropriate. This is a good family game, however a knowledge of history would be helpful when playing. Younger kids could get frustrated simply because they have not yet had the education.

**Q: Is this a board game or a card game? how does it compare with the chronology card games from buffalo (out of print), and another from fundex?**
A: This is the Chronology card game from Buffalo Games.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable
*by T***M on January 19, 2026*

This is a great game and was as expected. It is a good family night game but not a long strategy game and super easy to play so its accessible and does not require an all night commitment if that is an issue. I was worried my young adult son wouldnt like it or not do well but he liked it and won one game. The idea is very simple, you are given an event in history but that might be cultural too like what year did salsa become the biggest selling condiment or when was bubble wrap invented, and you dont have to really know the exact year but where it falls on your timeline which is always changing. This works then for younger people who will not know when JR got shot lol but often you have a sense of when something was and can guess the range although also you can be laughably 100 years off and so it does spark laughter and conversations about history too. I guess at some point you go through all the cards but honestly no one is going to remember all the dates and its really your random timeline that makes some more difficult than others so I dont see an issue reusing them. this will be a regular in our rotation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chronology game versus Timeline game(s)
*by J***E on April 27, 2018*

I was introduced to the Timeline game(s) by a friend and found it to be a lot of fun (in a geeky way). I even had different versions of the game in my Amazon wishlist for several months, but then I found this game! Chronology had a lot more cards so I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I bought this one (which is actually a game created long before the Timeline games). First off, the game play is a bit different between the two games. In Timeline, everyone has cards that they try to correctly place on one large timeline until one player runs out of cards and wins (and has to grab new cards for wrong guesses). In Chronology, someone else reads you a card's topic and then you guess where it goes on your personal timeline, with the first player reaching 10 cards in their timeline winning (if you guess wrong other players take turns to guess and add it to their own timeline). Both games could easily be played in either style, but it is a little harder to have a personal card pile in Chronology because the dates are printed in large numbers at the bottom of the description (so you would have to carefully pull a card only partially out of the box or cover it with something), while the dates and description are on opposite sides of the card in the Timeline game (so a simple flip). However, the reason Chronology does this is because each side of the card has a different event (they suggest you decide at the beginning for everyone to use the blue or yellow side), which means even more playability! The next main difference is in style. The Timeline cards are small, which can make it hard for some people to see while creating the large group timeline. The Chronology cards are almost a normal deck size and printed with good sized font and have a simple and uncluttered design with no artwork. I really like (and miss) the artwork that makes Timeline games so fun, but having larger Chronology cards is nice too. This is really all personal preference. (And the Chronology game is still very travel-friendly in size, great for packing in a bag/backpack or suitcase for trips). I haven't played too much yet with Chronology, but the variety of events/topics seems good. I definitely think it is the better bargain because of how many cards there are (and with a different event on each side!), while Timeline can get expensive if you want all the different subject/theme packs. Of course, this means that Chronology is more mixed, which might be bad if you only wanted a certain subject/theme, but I see the larger variety in one as a definite plus. So in conclusion, I definitely recommend this game and encourage you to try it out yourself! :0) PS: For those interested in solo/solitaire play, Timeline is easier because the dates are on a different side, but it is still possible with Chronology with the before mentioned careful pulling out of a card from the box or using something to cover the date.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun game for the family
*by A***X on September 10, 2026*

Great game for the family of different ages/generations. Rules are simple.

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