FAQ

How do you play the 'guess the date' game?

In each round, you are shown a picture and a timeline slider. Simply move the slider to the year you think the photo was taken and submit your guess. You'll play five rounds a day, with a new challenge waiting for you every midnight!

How can you tell the year a photo was taken?

To guess the date of a photo, look for clues like clothing styles, car models, image quality (black and white vs. color), and visible technology. In Photera, zooming in on the photo is a great way to spot these historical details and improve your guess.

What is the game of guessing the year of a photo called?

The game of guessing the year of a photo is called Photera! It's a fun daily quiz where you're shown historical photos and you have to guess the year they were taken. The closer your guess, the more points you get.