Family Game Night, Reinvented
The history sorting game that's always ready, never runs out, and fits in your pocket.
The Board Game Problem
If your family loves Timeline or Chronology, you know the drill. You buy a set, play it a dozen times, memorize the cards, and it sits on the shelf. The game is fun — but the content runs out.
Sorting History fixes that. Over 1,200 historical events at launch, with new ones added every two weeks. No cards to lose, no box to dig out, no table to clear. Open the app and you're playing in seconds.
Two Ways to Play Together
Pass & Play — One Device
Hand the phone or iPad around the table. Up to 6 players split into teams with custom names. Everyone takes turns placing events on the timeline. Perfect for dinner tables, road trips, waiting rooms, and anywhere you've got a few minutes.
Network Play — Everyone on Their Own Device
Connect two iPhones or iPads over your home WiFi and compete head-to-head. Each player uses their own screen with synchronized scoring and turn order. Great for family rivalries.
Network Play is free for all players — no subscription required.
Fun for Every Age
Friendly mode removes all penalties. Younger players earn points for correct answers and never lose points for mistakes. They can focus on learning and having fun without the stress of getting things wrong.
Every event comes with a short explanation after you place it. Kids don't just play — they learn why the printing press mattered, when the first Olympics happened, and how ancient civilizations rose and fell. Turn screen time into learning time.
No violence, no mature content. Every event is age-appropriate and historically verified.
Content That Never Gets Old
A board game has a fixed deck. After a few rounds, you've seen everything. Sorting History launched with over 1,200 events and now has 1,300+ events across 13 categories — and it keeps growing.
- 12 categories at launch: US History, European History, World Wars, Ancient Civilizations, Scientific Discoveries, Music & Entertainment, Sports History, TV History, Food & Drink, Women's History, Portuguese History, German History
- One new category every two weeks — alternating community vote and editorial pick
- New events planned every two weeks for existing categories — your favorite categories keep growing
Works in Classrooms Too
Teachers use Network Play to run history competitions. Pick categories that match your curriculum, set the game length to fit your class period, and connect student devices over school WiFi. Students learn chronological thinking while competing with their classmates.
Questions from Families
Is this a good alternative to Timeline or Chronology?
If your family loves putting historical events in order, Sorting History is the digital version you've been waiting for. No cards to lose, no fixed deck to memorize. Over 1,200 events at launch with new ones added every two weeks. Set up takes seconds, and you can play on one device or connect everyone over WiFi.
Is it safe for kids?
Yes. Friendly scoring mode removes penalties for wrong answers. Every event includes a short historical explanation. No violence, no mature content — designed for all ages.
Do we need multiple subscriptions for family play?
Pass & Play on one device uses one account. For Network Play, each device needs the app installed, but the free tier works for multiplayer — no subscription required to play together over WiFi.
Can my kids play solo too?
Absolutely. Solo Adventure mode lets each player progress at their own pace and earn ranks on the Historian Path and Scholar Path as they master each category. Plus there's a Daily Challenge every day — a quick 5-event puzzle that takes under 2 minutes.
What players are saying
34 ratings worldwide on the App Store. Here’s what families are saying.
Fun.
“Play this game with the family. Fun way to learn history. We play it in the car instead of music. More fun and engaging.”
— nick name hhhhhhhhhhhh, US App Store
Addictive history game
“Great game. So refreshing that a game doesn’t spam you with unwanted ads or tries to trick you into subscribing.”
— moodyman 123456789, US App Store
Passatempo e aprendizagem
“Excelente forma de consolidar conhecimento, trabalhar a memória e ampliar horizontes da história.”
— Armando Bento, Portugal App Store
LOVE THIS GAME!
“Whether I'm in the back of an Uber, on a train, or killing time on the subway, this game has become my go-to. As a huge history buff, Sorting History scratches exactly the right itch, the interface is clean, the gameplay is addicting, and I genuinely cannot stop playing. Five stars, easy!”
— YourBirdman, US App Store
Ready for Family Game Night?
Available now on iPhone and iPad.
